UndertonaColor, makeup and glow up guides
Practical guides to finding your colors and making them work for you.
Bright Winter Jewelry: Bright Silver and Clear Brights
Jewelry for Bright Winter: bright silver, white gold and platinum for this clear palette, the best gemstones, and how it differs from True and Deep Winter.
Light Summer Jewelry: Soft Silver and Delicate Pastels
Jewelry for Light Summer: soft silver, white gold and pale rose gold for this airy palette, the best gemstones, and how it differs from Cool and Soft Summer.
Nail Colors for Olive Skin: What Flatters, What Turns Sallow
The best nail polish colors for olive skin at every depth, from terracotta and deep teal to warm reds, and which shades can look sallow or grey.
Nail Colors for Neutral Undertones: What Actually Works
The best nail polish colors for neutral undertones, why both warm and cool shades tend to work, and the few extremes that can look flat on neutral skin.
Warm Autumn Jewelry: Rich Gold and Earthy Gemstones
Jewelry for Warm Autumn: why rich yellow gold, copper and bronze work best, which gemstones suit this palette, and how it compares to Deep Autumn and Warm Spring.
Warm Spring Jewelry: Bright Gold and Clear Gemstones
Jewelry for Warm Spring: why bright, polished gold works best, which clear warm gemstones suit this palette, and how it differs from Warm Autumn's deeper metals.
Eyeshadow for Neutral Undertones: Shades That Flatter
Eyeshadow for neutral undertones by eye color, why both warm and cool shadow families work, and how to build a day and an evening look that stays balanced.
False Lashes for Hooded Eyes: Shapes That Lift, Not Weigh Down
False lashes for hooded eyes: which lash shapes lift the lid instead of weighing it down, how to trim and place them, and glue placement that resists the fold.
Makeup for Neutral Undertones: A Full Face Guide
A complete makeup guide for neutral undertones: foundation, blush, eyeshadow families and lipstick, and how to tell when a shade has quietly drifted warm or cool.
Deep Autumn Jewelry: Antiqued Gold and Rich Warm Stones
Jewelry for Deep Autumn: why antiqued gold, bronze and copper work best, which gemstones suit this depth, and how it differs from Deep Winter's cooler metals.
Nail Colors for Cool Undertones: Pinks, Berries and Blues
The best nail polish colors for cool undertones, from blue-based pinks to berries and periwinkle, and which warm shades tend to look muddy on cool skin.
Nail Colors for Warm Undertones: What Actually Works
The best nail polish colors for warm undertones across every depth, from peachy nudes to terracotta and warm reds, and which cool shades read chalky.
Cool Summer Jewelry: Silver, Platinum and Soft Pearls
Jewelry for Cool Summer: why silver, platinum and pewter work best, soft cool gemstones and pearls, and why warm yellow gold tends to clash.
Light Spring Jewelry: Light Gold and Delicate Scale
Jewelry for Light Spring: why light gold, rose gold and delicate scale work best, soft clear gemstones, and how it differs from Bright Spring's bolder brights.
Mascara for Hooded Eyes: Curl First, Then Choose the Formula
Mascara for hooded eyes: why curling before product matters most, formulas that resist transfer onto the lid, application order, and lower lash tips.
Eyeshadow for Cool Undertones: Shades That Flatter
Eyeshadow for cool undertones by eye color, which warm-toned shadows can look muddy or orange, and how to build a day and an evening cool-toned eye look.
Winter Glow Up Tips for Dry Skin and Dull Hair
Winter glow up tips: fighting dry skin and dull hair in cold, low-humidity air, layering in your best colors, and realistic habits for short, dark days.
Neutral Undertone Jewelry: Metals and Gemstones That Work
Why both gold and silver suit a neutral undertone, when mixed metal pieces make sense, and which gemstones look best on balanced skin.
Dark Olive Skin: Signs, Best Colors and Foundation Fixes
What dark olive skin looks like, how it differs from light and pale olive, and the foundation, hair and clothing colors that work best at this depth.
Spring Color Analysis: Light, Warm and Bright Spring Compared
Spring color analysis explained: how Light, Warm and Bright Spring differ, their palettes, and how to tell which of the three fits your coloring.
Summer Color Analysis: Light, Cool and Soft Summer Compared
Summer color analysis explained: how Light, Cool and Soft Summer differ, their palettes, and how to tell which of the three fits your coloring.
Eyeliner for Hooded Eyes: The Floating Liner Fix
Eyeliner for hooded eyes: why liner disappears with your eyes open, the floating liner technique, tightlining, and whether liquid, gel or pencil works best.
Eyeshadow for Warm Undertones: Shades That Glow
Eyeshadow for warm undertones by eye color, which cool-toned shadows look ashy on warm skin, and how to build a day and an evening warm-toned eye look.
True Winter Jewelry: Bright Silver and Platinum
Jewelry for True Winter: why bright silver, platinum and white gold suit this icy cool palette, which gemstones work, and how it differs from Deep and Bright Winter.