Posted by MarvinAmani on September 01, 2026 at 11:56:52:
In Reply to: Hello from a beginner forum member posted by glacier on June 12, 2026 at 10:06:30:
Hey everyone! I'm quite new to makeup and honestly feeling a bit overwhelmed right now. I've tried finding foundation and lipstick colors several times, but in most cases they just don't look quite right on me. For example, foundations often end up reading as too pink or too yellow, and lipsticks that I thought would brighten my face seem to drain my complexion. I keep hearing that skin undertones are really important for shade selection, but I'm not really sure how to figure out my undertone or what it even means exactly. What's confusing is that different beauty tutorials and companies seem to tell me different things—some say I'm warm-toned, others say cool, and then there are those neutral undertone options, which just create even more uncertainty! It feels like if I could just understand how undertones work, I'd waste less money and find colors that actually suit me. I found this tutorial video that covers how to match your makeup to your undertone more clearly, which helped me start understanding the concept better: skin tone test . Has anyone else had the same problem? How do undertones really determine how foundation or lipstick looks and holds up? Also, is there a straightforward way to work out your undertone at home without diving into all the complicated tests and seasonal palettes? I'm hoping for a few simple and useful pointers from experienced users—especially things that helped you quit guessing and finally choose shades that made a difference. Thanks so much for any advice or personal experiences you can share. I really want to learn more and feel truly confident with my makeup choices!