For Us Beauties With Yellow Undertones

cuddlesmama · ‎03-11-2010

FYI: I have always had problems with my blush turning orange on me no matter what color I got. And never knew shy.The other day a makeup artist told me to wear a purple blush,( no it doesn't look purple on your skin) it just turns to a nice pink color. Because purple cancels out yellow in the skin. I bought the Tower 28 cream purple blush and love it no more orange color on my skin just a nice flush of color that looks natural.

Shanus · ‎05-17-2010

@cuddlesmama Yes, she's/he's correct. That's why so many foundations have a yellowish or neutral tint...it cancels out the pink in the skin. This leaves us with a blank canvas to begin makeup adding blush, bronzer, etc. Pink/purple/fushia blushes are good choices.

SportyShorty07 · ‎04-15-2014

@cuddlesmama I'm going to try this purple blush since I have yellow undertones. Thank you for this tip!

Citrine1 · ‎03-09-2010

I've NEVER been able to figure out what my undertones are. Yellow, pink? I don't know. I've tried the vein test, I've tried to figure out if I look better in gold or silver. I've tried to decide which color clothing I look better in. Ugh. Can never figure it out.

Glad you found something that works for you!

NYCLatinaMe · ‎01-14-2017

@Citrine1 You can't see your veins on the back of the wrist? I think that is the easiest way.

Citrine1 · ‎03-09-2010

@NYCLatinaMe I can see them, but they appear to be bluish-green, not a definite color one way or the other.

NYCLatinaMe · ‎01-14-2017

Hi @Citrine1 Mine are bluish green too. Any green to the tone means yellow undertones.

Citrine1 · ‎03-09-2010

Thank you @NYCLatinaMe . That helps!

Trinity11 · ‎11-16-2014

@Citrine1 wrote:
I've NEVER been able to figure out what my undertones are. Yellow, pink? I don't know. I've tried the vein test, I've tried to figure out if I look better in gold or silver. I've tried to decide which color clothing I look better in. Ugh. Can never figure it out.

Glad you found something that works for you!

Generally, that means you have neutral undertones. Try the Estée Lauder counter for further proof. They can give you a computerized read-out. The machine they use seems accurate to me as many women I know have finally figured their undertone with it. Neutrals can wear gold and silver equally as well. Most makeup companies now have a good selection of suitable makeup for our skin tone. Good luck @Citrine1.🌼

Edited to add.. @Citrine1 be sure you wear no makeup for the consultation. It can throw off the result.