My skin shade

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Anchal · Answer

Hi, এনাক্ষী সাহা,

Determining your skin tone will vary depending on how much time you spend in unprotected sun exposure, but the skin tone you were born with is based on your genetic makeup. Generally speaking, there are three different categories you can use to determine your skin tone: light, medium, and dark

1. What are skin undertone: you&rsquo;ve probably heard the terms &ldquo;cool&rdquo;, &ldquo;warm&rdquo;, and &ldquo;neutral&rdquo; describing different shades of skin tone. These terms refer to the skin&rsquo;s &ldquo;undertone,&rdquo; or the subtle, muted color beneath your skin&rsquo;s surface. Think of it as a shadow that&rsquo;s always there; while your determined skin tone may change, the undertone remains the same. Let&rsquo;s break down the different undertones:


	Cool: red and pink with bluish hints
	Warm: yellow, peachy and golden hues
	Neutral: olive or a balanced mix of the shades above


2. How to determine your skin tone:


	Look at your face in natural light:  Grab a small mirror and head out into the sunlight or a well-lit window to determine your most natural tone. Observe your jawline (it&rsquo;s usually less affected by color changes than the rest of your face) to find your surface color; remember, the jaw is where you need to blend, so this is the shade you need to match.
	The silver/gold test: If silver complements your skin better than gold, you likely have cool undertones. If you have warm skin tones, gold likely looks better.
	Look at your veins: n natural light, check the appearance of your veins beneath your skin: 


            1. If your veins appear blue or purple, you have a cool skin tone.

           2. If your veins look green or greenish-blue, you have a warm skin tone.

           3. If you can&rsquo;t tell whether or not your veins are green or blue, you probably have a neutral skin tone. Those of you with an olive complexion will probably fall into this category.

Q: My skin shade