How do I find my skin undertone?

Four quick tests, in daylight, without make-up. Look at the veins on your wrist: greener means warm, bluer or purple means cool, both means neutral. Hold gold and then silver jewellery near your face: whichever looks more natural points to warm or cool. Compare a pure white and an off-white fabric under your chin: cool tones suit pure white, warm tones suit cream. And think about the sun: if you tan easily and rarely burn, you are more likely warm or neutral. Many Indian skin tones are warm, or neutral with an olive cast.

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Updated 20 October 2026