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Undertone

The subtle hue beneath the skin’s surface color, commonly described as warm, cool, neutral or olive.

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Cool UndertoneAn undertone that commonly reads pink, rosy, red or bluish beneath the skin.Neutral UndertoneAn undertone that does not read strongly warm or cool and may show a balanced mix of both.Olive UndertoneAn undertone with a green, gray-green or muted golden quality that can occur across many skin depths.Shade MatchThe process of finding a complexion shade that blends naturally into the skin without a visible color line.
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Foundation Guide

How to Shade Match Foundation

A good shade match should blend naturally into the face and neck after the formula has had time to dry down.

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Foundation Guide

Why Does Foundation Oxidize?

Some foundations deepen or shift after application, which can make a fresh shade match look different once the formula dries and wears.

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Foundation changes color

A foundation can appear darker or warmer after application as it dries down or interacts with skin and other layers.

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