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Undertone : In beauty and skincare, your skin undertone is the subtle hue beneath the skin’s surface. Unlike your skin’s “tone” or depth (fair, medium, deep), which can vary with sun exposure or season, the undertone remains constant.
Undertones typically fall into three broad categories:
Knowing your undertone is pivotal when choosing foundation, concealer, lipstick, and even clothing hues. A mismatched undertone can make your makeup appear ashy, muddy, or unnatural, even if the depth is correct.
Some common tests include:
By understanding undertones, you can select makeup, hair colours, and wardrobe shades that naturally complement your subtle undertone and highlight your best features.
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