Undertones & Makeup? Help Please!

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Zoe E.

Jan 6, 2015

Zoe E.

So I have come to the conclusion that I have neutral/warm undertones (I have mostly green/slightly blue veins) but I heard that you have to buy makeup to match these? I'm looking to buy rimmel stay matte primer, powder & foundation as well as revlon photoready bb cream & revlon colourstay for oily/combo skin. are these for neutral/warm undertones? thank you so so much ladies.

Jenny A.

Jan 6, 2015

Jenny A.

If you aren't sure, you could post a photo of the skin on the inside of your wrist in natural light. I'm sure people will be able to tell you your undertone. Yes, in general it is important to know your undertone for selecting foundation.  

Jenna S.

Jan 6, 2015

Jenna S.

Definitely are! I have the same issue.

Zoe E.

Jan 6, 2015

Zoe E.

This is my undertones in natural light. my face is the same colour that arm colour. would this work for rimmel/revlon products??

Jenny A.

Jan 7, 2015

Jenny A.

I will let other folks weigh in, but you look like a neutral to me because you have both green and blue/purple veins.

I found this blog post to be incredibly helpful in selecting drugstore foundations:

https://confidentbeauty.wordpress.com/2011/10/15/foundation-matches-for-mac-nw20-skintone-me-mini-foundation-review/

This woman has tried them all and explains the pros and cons, very well. I don't think she has rimmel on there, but she definitely uses Revlon colorstay. Loads of people on here use Rimmel Stay Matte and someone will be able to help you find a fair/neutral shade for your skin.

Hope this helps. The good news is that neutral skin can wear warm and cool tones equally easily.  

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