How to Select a Foundation Shade

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Minerals harmonize with various women’s undertones, making mineral makeup very forgiving.
Unlike traditional cosmetics, where unsightly dark lines at the jaw and hairlines are visible, mineral makeup blends flawlessly — one shade can work for several different skin tones.

Your neck is considered a “truer” color — determine a shade that seamlessly blends your face and neck.
If you have been tanning, move to a darker foundation or add a little bronzer to create extra warmth to the skin. For better accuracy, always use natural light.

To determine your undertone, look at the inside of your forearm (in natural light).
A good indicator will be identified as yellow, green, peach or pink. You can also hold your arm next to a piece of white paper. If your arm appears to be pink, most likely your undertone is pink/peach. If it is yellow/green, it is apt to be golden/yellow/olive/deep.

97% of women have a warm
(yellow, peach or olive) complexion.
Only 3% of the population has a
pink or cool complexion.

Neutral -- peach or yellow undertone

Warm -- yellow or golden undertone

Cool -- pink or peach undertone

Olive -- yellow or olive undertone

Deep -- peach or rich yellow-brown undertone

Light -- peach illuminates complexion, or pinkish-red brightens skin (Nicole Kidman and Cate Blanchett)
Medium -- a natural golden glow (Jessica Simpson and Cameron Diaz)
Tan -- yellow/olive skin tone (Halle Berry and Tyra Banks)
Deep -- deep, warm tone (Oprah Winfrey and Angela Bassett)