Ever stood in front of your closet, pondering which colours would flatter you best? 

If you want to save some time in the morning, when you're shopping rounds or buy more confidently online, then it’s worth acquainting yourself with a few recommendations when it comes to knowing how to dress and what makeup colour to wear for your skin tone.

Finding Your Skin Tone

Before you embark on your colour selection adventure, it is important to identify your skin tone. Knowing your skin tone will help you choose the right foundation shade and colour palettes.

Skin tones generally fall into three categories: light skin tone, medium skin tone, and dark skin tone.

Matching Your Skin Tone to Clothing and Makeup Colours

Colour selection can be a daunting task, yet, there are some colours that work great for everyone and that universally complement every skin tone.  

Below are some of the colours that will best suit your skin tone.

Colours for Light Skin Tone

If your complexion boasts a fair, porcelain glow with hints of pink or red undertones, here are the colours that you should wear and embrace:

• Peachy tones
• Ravishing reds
• Blissful blues
• Gorgeous greens
• Warm khakis
• Pretty pinks
• Perfect purples

What Colours to Avoid?

• Stark blacks
• Crisp whites
• Neon nightmares

Colours for Medium Skin Tone

Blessed with a medium, sun-kissed or olive complexion? Revel in the warmth of these suggestions:

• Earthy browns
• Olive greens
• Luxurious reds
• Vibrant oranges
• Mellow yellows
• Plum perfection
• Beautiful blues

What Colours to Avoid?

• Blinding whites
• Faded fiascos
• Dreary blacks
• Pastel pitfalls

Colours for Dark Skin Tone

If you have a rich, dark complexion or brown skin tone then you should try these colours.

• Classic blacks
• Chic charcoal greys
• Navy nuances
• Enchanting emerald greens
• Sapphire blues
• Royal purples
• Crisp whites
• Pastel delights

What Colours to Avoid?

• Dull browns
• Sombre navy blues
• Midnight blacks

Colours for Neutral Skin Tone

Bask in the versatility of:

• Dusty pinks
• Medium greens
• Serene jades
• Delicate peaches
• Lagoon blues

What Colours to Avoid?

• Fiery reds
• Glaring yellows
• Tangy oranges
• Anything too bright vibrant

Colours for All Skin Tone

Dive into the charm of:

• Soft pinks
• Bold reds
• Luscious teals
• Dark purples

Understanding Your Skin Tone

Now armed with the knowledge of your skin tone and its perfect palette, embark on a journey of sartorial exploration. Let your wardrobe mirror the kaleidoscope of your personality, bursting with colours that enhance your natural beauty.

Knowing what your skin tone is and which colours will look good on your skin tone, will let you create different combinations and explore new looks and fill your wardrobe with the colours that enhance your beauty.