Foundation
Neutral or cool shades with pink or rosy undertones. Avoid golden foundations, which make cool skin look grey.
Best lipstick shades
- Raspberry#B53A64
- Cool rose#C9657F
- Berry#9C3A5E
- Soft fuchsia#C24D86
- Mauve#A8687E
Blush
- Cool rose#DB8196
- Soft berry#C46A86
- Pink mauve#CC8AA0
Eyeshadow
- Cool taupe#9C918E
- Plum#7C4F73
- Slate#6E7784
- Soft navy#3F4B6E
- Silver#B8BCC2
Eyeliner and mascara
Charcoal, navy or plum. Soft black works in the evening.
Makeup tips for Cool Summer
- A berry lip with minimal eye makeup is the most elegant Cool Summer look.
- Contour with cool taupe, not warm bronzer.
- Plum liner makes blue and grey eyes look brighter.
Makeup to avoid
- Orange red and coral lipstick
- Warm gold eyeshadow
- Bronze contour
Cool Summer makeup FAQ
What lipstick color suits Cool Summer?
Raspberry, Cool rose, Berry are the most flattering lipstick families for Cool Summer. Avoid orange red and coral lipstick.
What foundation undertone should Cool Summer use?
Neutral or cool shades with pink or rosy undertones. Avoid golden foundations, which make cool skin look grey.
What eyeliner color is best for Cool Summer?
Charcoal, navy or plum. Soft black works in the evening.
Not sure you are Cool Summer?
These seasons share a quality with Cool Summer and are the most common mix-ups.
True Winter
Icy, crisp and pure: the coolest, clearest colors.
Light Summer
Airy, cool and gentle, like a watercolor sky.
Soft Summer
Muted, misty and sophisticated, cool leaning but never icy.
Side by side: Cool Summer vs Soft Summer · Light Summer vs Cool Summer · Cool Summer vs True Winter