Compliment Your Natural Beauty with Makeup Colors In Your Undertone

Have you ever noticed that you are drawn to certain makeup colors? It is likely that these colors look better on you too! This is because you are either blue or yellow-based, and are naturally attracted to the colors in your undertone. You may like other colors, but chances are you like what you are.

The Blue Base Yellow Base Color System was discovered by painter and color expert Bob Dorr in 1928. Through decades of research he found that everyone on Earth is either blue-based or yellow-based. Everything about you is in your color spectrum. He also found that most people are drawn to the colors in their undertone!

The right colors will make you look better and feel more confident. Wearing all colors in one spectrum whether that's blue or yellow-based is also how to create a cohesive look and avoid tacky.

So how do you know if you are blue-based or yellow-based? You can take this quiz by Beauty and Soul Studio created by Renae Knapp who studied under Bob Dorr and wrote multiple books on this system. 

COLOR ANALYSIS QUIZ 

Here is a quick guide to the basics of being blue-based or yellow-based and the makeup to choose for each undertone.

Blue-Based Undertone

Blue-based people with lighter skin have rosy pink and red undertones. Darker skin has a blue cast with plum undertones. They would be classified as "cool" with pink undertones in many makeup brands. 

When looking for makeup as a blue-based person look for makeup that is cool and colors like burgundy, rose pink, hot pinks, bright whites, and rose golds. 

Lip color can dramatically affect your natural glow. Go with bright pinks that compliment your blush color, burgundys, or purple reds. The right undertone will make your teeth brighter and make you look healthier!

Bronzer is a hard one for blue-based people since most bronzers are golden brown. Look for rose golds or more ashy contour sticks and lean away from warm bronzer.

For eyeshadows you will look great in bright colors that compliment your eyes. Analyze the colors of the specks in your eyes and compliment the bright whites with shimmery white shadows. Blue-based people have bright whites in their eyes, while yellow-based people are more creamy white.

For base makeup look for cool, neutral or blue-based foundations and concealers. Oxygenetix is the only brand that uses the Blue-Base Yellow-Base Color System to create shades for everyone. Take the shade finder quiz here to find your perfect foundation and concealer shade: SHADE FINDER QUIZ

YELLOW-BASED UNDERTONE

Yellow-based people have golden peachy undertones. Fair skin that is yellow-based has peachy pinks in it, while darker skin has a golden brown or golden yellow tan to it. They would be classified as "warm" in most makeup brands.

When looking for yellow-based makeup look for words like "warm", "golden" or "neutral" which works for both undertones most of the time.

For lips and cheeks, go with corals, cherry reds, and orange reds. The right lip color will make you look more healthy and will compliment the warmth in your skin. The wrong one can make you look older and ashy.

Most bronzers will work for you as you have golden undertones in your skin! Just stay away from ashy contours and rose gold.

For eyeshadow look at the colors you already have in your eye. Choosing eyeliners and shadows that match your eye colors will make them pop! Choose golds and yellows to make your eyes pop and stick to colors that are you.

For base makeup look for warm, neutral, or yellow-based foundations and concealers. Oxygenetix is the only brand that uses the Blue-Base Yellow-Base Color System to create shades for everyone. Take the shade finder quiz here to find your perfect foundation and concealer shade: SHADE FINDER QUIZ

BLUE-BASED VS YELLOW-BASED SKIN

To Sum Things Up

By choosing the right makeup colors for your complexion you will look healthier, more vibrant, and will feel better in tones that compliment your natural beauty!

The Blue-Base Yellow-Base Color System is the simplest way to choose colors that are right for you everytime. Take the guesswork out and find your undertone today. Need extra support finding your best colors? Check out Beauty and Soul Studio for personalized color analysis and color fans that can help you as you shop.