UndertonaColor, makeup and glow up guides
Practical guides to finding your colors and making them work for you.
Light Summer Nail Colors: Soft, Cool Shades to Try
The best Light Summer nail colors, from powder blue and soft rose to lavender and cool mint, and how they differ from Light Spring's warm pastels.
Lipstick for Olive Skin: Shades That Actually Work
The best lipstick shades for olive skin by depth, finishes that avoid a muddy or chalky look, and why some reds and pinks turn against olive's warmth.
Warm Spring Nail Colors That Match Your Palette
The best Warm Spring nail colors, from coral and marigold to peach and warm turquoise, plus how they differ from Bright Spring's more electric brights.
Bright Spring Jewelry: Polished Gold and Clear Stones
Jewelry for Bright Spring: why bright polished gold and clear gemstones work best, and how brushed or antiqued finishes mute this palette's natural clarity.
Bright Winter Nail Colors: Clear, Electric and Icy Brights
Bright Winter nail colors that match your clear, high contrast palette: fuchsia, electric blue, true red and icy brights, and how they differ from True Winter.
Deep Winter Jewelry: White Metals and High Shine
Jewelry for Deep Winter: why white gold, platinum and polished silver work best, which gemstones suit this depth, and how it differs from Deep Autumn.
Deep Autumn Nail Colors: Rich Shades That Hold Up
Deep Autumn nail colors that match this dark, warm palette: deep terracotta, espresso, moss and burnt orange, plus the pale shades that fall flat.
Eyebrows for Hooded Eyes: Shape and Grooming That Lifts
How to shape eyebrows for hooded eyes: where the arch should sit, how much to groom, and how brows work with hooded eye makeup to open the whole eye.
Light Spring Nail Colors: Soft Shades That Do Not Wash You Out
Light Spring nail colors that match your light, warm palette: peach, coral, light aqua and soft pastels, plus the dark and dusty shades to skip.
Neutral Undertone Hair Color: Shades That Actually Work
The best hair colors for a neutral undertone, how to test a dye warm or cool before committing, and how to avoid a flat or brassy result.
True Winter Nail Colors: Icy, Clear and Jewel-Toned
True Winter nail colors that match your cool, high-contrast palette: true red, icy pink, black and clear jewel tones, and why muted or warm shades fall flat.
Warm Autumn Nail Colors: Pumpkin, Rust and Chocolate
Warm Autumn nail colors that match your rich, golden palette: pumpkin, rust, warm olive and chocolate brown, plus how they differ from Soft Autumn's muted shades.
Jewelry for Cool Undertones: Metals, Stones and Gold
The best jewelry metals and gemstones for cool undertones, why silver usually wins, and how to wear gold anyway without it fighting your coloring.
Jewelry for Olive Skin: Best Metals and Stones
The best jewelry metals and gemstones for olive skin tones, why antique gold is the safest default, and how mixed metals and muted stones work best.
Warm Undertone Jewelry: Best Metals and Gemstones
The best jewelry metals and gemstones for warm undertones, why yellow gold and brass work so well, and how to wear silver without it looking flat.
Red Lipstick for Your Undertone: Cool, Warm, Neutral, Olive
How to pick a red lipstick that matches a cool, warm, neutral or olive undertone, with specific shade names and swatch-style descriptions for each.
Soft Autumn Jewelry: Metals, Finishes and Stones That Fit
Soft Autumn jewelry guide: why brushed gold and bronze work best, which finishes and gemstones flatter this muted warm palette, and pieces to avoid.
Soft Summer Jewelry: Pewter, Silver and Soft Gemstones
Soft Summer jewelry guide: why pewter and brushed silver work best, how rose gold fits in, and the muted gemstones that flatter this cool, blended palette.
Best Colors for Your Skin Tone and Hair
How your skin tone, hair color and eye color combine to point to your best colors, with real examples for common combinations.
How to Glow Up Over the Summer: Skin, Hair and Color
A summer glow up plan covering sun protection, lighter skincare, hair care after sun and chlorine, and a wardrobe refresh in your best colors.
Soft Autumn Nail Colors: Terracotta, Olive and Taupe Shades
Soft Autumn nail colors that match your warm, muted palette: terracotta, olive, warm taupe and soft coral, plus which shades to skip and easy combinations.
Deep Winter Nail Colors: Rich, Saturated Shades That Suit You
Deep Winter nail colors that match your dark, high contrast coloring: true red, deep berry, emerald and black cherry, plus which shades to avoid.
Makeup for Hooded Eyes Over 50: Techniques That Actually Lift
Makeup for hooded eyes over 50: the right primer, matte vs shimmer placement, tightlining that does not smudge, and a brow shape that opens the eye.
Soft Summer Nail Colors: Dusty, Muted Shades That Flatter
Soft Summer nail colors that match your muted, cool-leaning palette: dusty rose, mauve, slate blue and sage, plus which shades and finishes to skip.