Your Own Glow

Finding your most flattering colors doesn’t have to involve expensive color analysis or complicated charts.

In fact, I recommend testing colors on a day when you’re wearing your everyday makeup.

Most of us don’t leave the house bare-faced. We wear foundation, lipstick, style our hair, and choose jewelry that reflect our personal style. These choices affect how colors look on us.

Instead of focusing only on your natural skin tone, focus on finding the colors that make the real, everyday version of you look your best.

For the most realistic results:

• Wear your usual makeup.
• Style your hair as you normally do.
• Stand in natural daylight near a window.
• Use clothes you already own.

Now, let’s begin.

Step 1: Start With White

Almost everyone has these colors somewhere in their closet:

• Pure White
• Off-White
• Ivory
• Beige

Hold each color close to your face and pay attention to what happens.

If Pure White Looks Better

You may have cool undertones.

Signs to look for:

• Your skin looks brighter.
• Your eyes appear clearer.
• Dark circles become less noticeable.
• Your teeth look whiter.

If Ivory or Beige Looks Better

You may have warm undertones.

Signs to look for:

• Your skin looks healthier.
• Your complexion appears smoother.
• Your face looks softer.
• Your natural warmth stands out.

Don’t worry if more than one color looks good on you. Many people fall somewhere in between.

Step 2: Test Your Favorite Lipstick

Now apply the lipstick you wear most often.

Ask yourself:

• Does this color make my face look brighter?
• Have I received compliments when wearing this shade?
• Does it blend naturally with my skin tone?

Colors That Often Flatter Warm Undertones

• Peach Nude
• Coral Pink
• Warm Red
• Terracotta

Colors That Often Flatter Cool Undertones

• Rose Pink
• Mauve
• Berry
• Blue Red

Remember, these are guidelines, not rules. The best lipstick is often the one that makes you feel confident and beautiful.

Step 3: Gold or Silver?

Try on the jewelry you wear most often.

Gold Jewelry

If gold makes your skin look healthier and more radiant, you may lean warm.

Silver Jewelry

If silver makes your complexion appear brighter and clearer, you may lean cool.

If both look equally good, you may have neutral undertones.

Step 4: What Happens When You Wear Black?

Everyone owns something black.

Pay attention to how your face looks when you wear it.

Black Makes You Look Elegant and Polished

You may have cool or high-contrast coloring.

Black Makes You Look Tired or Harsh

You may look better in softer colors such as:

• Ivory
• Cream
• Camel
• Warm Beige

Step 5: Trust What You Already Love

Think about the colors you naturally reach for.

• Which sweater always makes you feel confident?
• Which lipstick gets the most compliments?
• Which dress makes your skin glow in photos?
• Which colors make you look healthy and well-rested?

Those clues are often more valuable than any online quiz.

The Goal Isn’t to Fit Into a Season

You don’t need to force yourself into Spring, Summer, Autumn, or Winter.

The goal is much simpler:

Find the colors that make you look healthy, bright, and confident.

Because your most flattering colors aren’t about following rules.

They’re about discovering what makes you feel like the best version of yourself.