UndertonaFoundation
Light shades labeled neutral, cool or rosy. Avoid yellow and golden bases, which look muddy against cool light skin.
Best lipstick shades
- Soft rose#D98A9C
- Cool pink#E58FA6
- Light raspberry#CC6184
- Mauve pink#C98A9E
- Sheer berry#B85A7A
Blush
- Soft pink#EFA7B6
- Cool rose#E394A6
- Light plum#C98AA4
Eyeshadow
- Soft taupe#B3A7A2
- Lavender#BBA9D6
- Silver grey#B9BEC4
- Powder blue shimmer#A9C2DE
- Soft plum#9C7A96
Eyeliner and mascara
Soft grey, slate or navy brown. Black liner is often too harsh.
Makeup tips for Light Summer
- A sheer rosy gloss is more flattering than an opaque matte lip.
- Use a cool taupe instead of warm bronzer to add shape.
- Grey-brown mascara looks softer on very light lashes.
Makeup to avoid
- Orange and coral lipstick
- Warm bronze eyes
- Brick red blush
Light Summer makeup FAQ
What lipstick color suits Light Summer?
Soft rose, Cool pink, Light raspberry are the most flattering lipstick families for Light Summer. Avoid orange and coral lipstick.
What foundation undertone should Light Summer use?
Light shades labeled neutral, cool or rosy. Avoid yellow and golden bases, which look muddy against cool light skin.
What eyeliner color is best for Light Summer?
Soft grey, slate or navy brown. Black liner is often too harsh.
Not sure you are Light Summer?
These seasons share a quality with Light Summer and are the most common mix-ups.
Light Spring
Delicate, warm and fresh: think a sunlit morning, not a heatwave.
Cool Summer
Cool, calm and elegant, with soft blue-based color.
Soft Summer
Muted, misty and sophisticated, cool leaning but never icy.
Side by side: Light Spring vs Light Summer · Light Summer vs Cool Summer · Light Summer vs Soft Summer