Is your skin warm or cool toned? | Why knowing your undertone matters | Justine Leconte

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  • What is the difference between a skin tone and an undertone?
    Why it is important to know your undertone in fashion?
    How to find out your skin undertone: are you warm cool or neutral?
    This video gives 3 easy tests to find if your undertone is warm, cool or neutral:
    - the wrist test (vein test)
    - the white paper test
    - the silver / gold jewelry test
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    Any question? Comment below!
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  • @justineleconte
    @justineleconte  7 років тому +1237

    Happy Easter everyone! I hope you'll find this video useful. I love to do videos on color 👗👠 See you soon!

    • @itskahini3311
      @itskahini3311 7 років тому +6

      Justine Leconte officiel Happy easter......ummm u will look cute in easter bunny hairbands........

    • @amintatyana
      @amintatyana 7 років тому

      Justine Leconte officiel Joyeuse Pâques!! I have a neutral undertone et ca me fait chier que chaque fois,, les filles Chez Sephora insiste que I am warm! Just coz I'm Asian! lol

    • @itskahini3311
      @itskahini3311 7 років тому +2

      Justine Leconte officiel I think mine is on the cool side

    • @leahangel8464
      @leahangel8464 7 років тому +3

      Happy Easter ! love you ❤

    • @CrankyGrandma
      @CrankyGrandma 7 років тому

      Justine Leconte Happy Easter!

  • @bungtan6483
    @bungtan6483 4 роки тому +10884

    Dunno if i'm neutral or just dumb

  • @bang.chans.babygirl3352
    @bang.chans.babygirl3352 3 роки тому +2733

    "Make sure you’re in daylight"
    Me watching at 4am: oh ...

    • @jenmarie03
      @jenmarie03 3 роки тому +7

      Lol

    • @paolajaime4343
      @paolajaime4343 3 роки тому +5

      Bang.chans.babygirl. Lmaoooo. Your usernameeee❤️❤️

    • @rozhin6055
      @rozhin6055 3 роки тому +5

      😂😂😂

    • @ellie-lo4pm
      @ellie-lo4pm 3 роки тому +29

      why is this so freaking true? i was about to test until she says dayligh-!!!

    • @facesncharcoal4152
      @facesncharcoal4152 3 роки тому +2

      Your username is a mood lmao

  • @tarass8737
    @tarass8737 4 роки тому +2063

    I'm either neutral or i am just indecisive and hate commitment.

    • @Chirp-chirp
      @Chirp-chirp 3 роки тому +11

      Ugh ikr! Tbh probably both XD

    • @ni3070
      @ni3070 3 роки тому +15

      Or maybe just our bodies are different and face and body differ......only God knows why....is this even normal? And can warm coloured people blush?

    • @salome5055
      @salome5055 3 роки тому +6

      Yep, I went to a big makeup shop and they told me I was neutral, even after that I wasnt' sure.

    • @sukhinwonderlandd
      @sukhinwonderlandd 3 роки тому +2

      @@ni3070 yep we can lol....

    • @sukhinwonderlandd
      @sukhinwonderlandd 3 роки тому

      @@ni3070 we get this either pinkish or very magenta blush naturally sometimes

  • @Jan-on1qb
    @Jan-on1qb 4 роки тому +465

    This woman is less confusing compared to others.

    • @lbaf1209
      @lbaf1209 3 роки тому +15

      Apart the jewellery one that is really confusing for me because I am 100% cool toned I’ve had it confirmed by 3 different beauty experts but silver jewellery looks horrible on me

    • @juliagardner1383
      @juliagardner1383 3 роки тому +2

      High praise

    • @diyana_
      @diyana_ Місяць тому

      ​@@lbaf1209 I think that even within silver, there is a range of tones which may be your match. For example, you may look good in dark silver coloured jewelery, while others would look more good in a light silver, white goldish coloured jewelry. It really depends on the depth of the colour of your skin tone and undertone as well. Hope this helps. ❤

  • @user-xu4uh1wp7t
    @user-xu4uh1wp7t 4 роки тому +2065

    "the bags under my eyes look so strong today"
    *me everyday*

    • @humansrtrash324
      @humansrtrash324 4 роки тому +7

      Same

    • @cameliap1146
      @cameliap1146 4 роки тому +7

      And this has nothing to do with skin color. I am always amazed how people can swallow everything. All advise must be taken with a grain of salt.

    • @lolaflower137
      @lolaflower137 4 роки тому +1

      Lmao

    • @deymi07
      @deymi07 4 роки тому +13

      Exactly! When you're naturally a panda 🤣 But You'll still see a difference some colors might accentuate your eye bags or dark circles MORE than others

    • @Mykahl1
      @Mykahl1 4 роки тому +1

      I just imagine my bags having tiny arms and flexing on me when I look in the mirror..

  • @tiulen6769
    @tiulen6769 7 років тому +3360

    I just realized that I have to throw away or donate a half of my wardrobe.

    • @cherieg-johns1650
      @cherieg-johns1650 6 років тому +13

      Таня Куприкова 🤣👍

    • @Atheria444
      @Atheria444 6 років тому +19

      Me too!

    • @lunaadhikari5579
      @lunaadhikari5579 6 років тому +9

      Same here 😂😂😂

    • @naomikhan7809
      @naomikhan7809 6 років тому +1

      Nina Rochno same here

    • @elliemerc01
      @elliemerc01 5 років тому +136

      I had to do a whole change of wardrobe but, if wearing a color that isn't your tone then put a proper color scarf around your neck (skin tone) and that will pop out and you will look fab. I have done this many times.

  • @ckiker72
    @ckiker72 3 роки тому +778

    The first time I ever heard about undertones is when I was a freshman in high school. I’m 48 now and I still haven’t been able to figure out what my undertone is.

    • @megh_nah
      @megh_nah 3 роки тому +88

      I'm 20 and I've already lost hope.

    • @sakshigautam9274
      @sakshigautam9274 3 роки тому +46

      I shouldn't be laughing but sorry 😂😂

    • @cindylee7855
      @cindylee7855 2 роки тому +7

      Same 49

    • @BIBLE-a-s-m-r
      @BIBLE-a-s-m-r 2 роки тому +3

      It's not black and white

    • @lindahind2205
      @lindahind2205 2 роки тому +36

      If I can’t see the undertone when I look in the mirror, how can I tell? My face looks red and my veins look bluish-green. I’m confused.

  • @khushbuyadav8542
    @khushbuyadav8542 3 роки тому +918

    i’ve literally decided to just mix up paints and see if i use more blue or yellow in order to get my skin colour 😂😂

    • @jonat523
      @jonat523 3 роки тому +6

      Result?

    • @khushbuyadav8542
      @khushbuyadav8542 3 роки тому +38

      Joanna Angumei i haven’t done it yet. though i’ve figured i’m a neutral cool.

    • @jonat523
      @jonat523 3 роки тому +24

      @@khushbuyadav8542 ohh nice. I think im a neutral warm

    • @isabella-ti4ns
      @isabella-ti4ns 3 роки тому +27

      @@jonat523 how did you guys find out about being neutral cool or warm? Isn't it just neutral?

    • @Emkay6
      @Emkay6 3 роки тому +20

      isabella It is likely that most neutral toned people will lean slightly warm or cool. Think of it as a range within each category: warm, neutral, cool.

  • @Noververify
    @Noververify 4 роки тому +2203

    When you're colorblind and don't know what your veins look like.

  • @RidingAGrizzly
    @RidingAGrizzly 4 роки тому +1479

    Bloody hell, I have a green vein running alongside a purple vein. Am I neutral or just a weirdo?

    • @hotboba3744
      @hotboba3744 4 роки тому +107

      me too sis the struggle

    • @t-.-t.
      @t-.-t. 4 роки тому +168

      I think its the majority lol. These videos are confusing as hell lol

    • @AamnaN
      @AamnaN 4 роки тому +76

      I have all 3😂😂🤦🏻‍♀️

    • @rishikagupta6061
      @rishikagupta6061 4 роки тому +10

      @@AamnaN bahahahahahahha 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 same

    • @12012channel
      @12012channel 4 роки тому +19

      I would assume just a weirdo.

  • @anastasiagileva8711
    @anastasiagileva8711 4 роки тому +590

    I found the info about the skin tone only few days ago. Always loved the warm-toned clothing and always thought "I'm so ugly, I look like Gollum, why life". ...Now I put the light cold-pink shirt on, the big silver earrings, and the result is not just great: it's changing my mindset, changing my self-esteem to the best. I realize now: I don't look sick, I'm not ugly, and I can be pretty too.
    Thank you.

    • @_.BlackArmor._
      @_.BlackArmor._ 2 роки тому +19

      I'm happy for you :D your comment was heartwarming

    • @JaseekaRawr
      @JaseekaRawr 2 роки тому +13

      Awe 🥺 So happy for you!!!

    • @AlwaysHereAndNow
      @AlwaysHereAndNow 2 роки тому +9

      Beautiful to read

    • @missbeaussie
      @missbeaussie 2 роки тому +18

      Often the colours we're drawn to are not the ones that pop

    • @aracelizendejas4240
      @aracelizendejas4240 Рік тому +3

      Aww glad you found that helpful 🤍🤍

  • @ambds1975
    @ambds1975 4 роки тому +289

    My best test is my freckles. When I wear a color that is bad for me, my freckles look like dirt.

    • @lonelywolf2428
      @lonelywolf2428 4 роки тому +18

      Ohhh that's why my freckles look so "dirty " with some colours. Thank you so much

    • @mariajosemartinez5135
      @mariajosemartinez5135 3 роки тому +4

      I have plenty of freckles in my shoulders and arms, and they look more beautiful when I'm in some colours. I also have three little freckles on my nose that only are noticeable if I'm wearing coral and other colors that suits me.

    • @catherinelalrinnungi8787
      @catherinelalrinnungi8787 2 місяці тому +1

      Great analogy. I never think this way.

  • @ellie-marie3874
    @ellie-marie3874 6 років тому +1421

    The moment where Justine says 'stand next to the window, facing the window and get the daylight not sunlight on your face' and its pitch black outside

    • @mrs_gus
      @mrs_gus 5 років тому +87

      Ellie-Marie, That moment when you live in Sweden and have to wait till spring 😂

    • @joyrim8387
      @joyrim8387 5 років тому +16

      @@mrs_gus SAME, denmark here tho :(

    • @florenna
      @florenna 5 років тому +7

      Finland, here ;)

    • @Belle5942
      @Belle5942 5 років тому +3

      Very informative!

    • @bari2883
      @bari2883 4 роки тому +1

      Hahahs yep me right now. Ots 10.30pm.

  • @eline7207
    @eline7207 6 років тому +212

    I now understand why I always thought silver jewelry looked so much better on me than gold.

    • @justineleconte
      @justineleconte  6 років тому +6

      +Eline 👍

    • @KittyKat-zd1yr
      @KittyKat-zd1yr 5 років тому +4

      Same here. I really don't feel right when I try silver jewelry. Then I found out I am warm winter tone which gold is the best.

  • @French-Kiss24
    @French-Kiss24 3 роки тому +276

    Thank you for talking about neutral skin tone. I have an art background; so I understand warm and cool colors. I’ve tried to fit myself into either a Dark Winter or Dark Autumn box. Neither works. Colors at the extreme of either pallet just don’t work. I can’t go too cool or too warm. Veins are teal, and gold and silver both work. So undertone really is on a continuum. I would like to see some videos about neutral undertones as most color “experts” do not subscribe to the idea of neutral.

    • @Sidera17
      @Sidera17 2 роки тому +29

      This! I keep thinking I’m losing my mind bc I have to mix from both types. I’m safer with cooler, but some cool is still TOO cool, and if I happen to get a tan, all bets are off and everything has to change again. I remember having different foundations that leaned cooler or warmer based on the season bc that’s how dramatic the change was from summer to winter if I tanned a little. (I’m probably a fair-skinned neutral.)

    • @kirasalvador2229
      @kirasalvador2229 2 роки тому +6

      If you have some ash (or greyish) color in your undertone - that is a different story! I am neutral, but because of grey in my tone I can’t wear bright colors (both cool and warm suites me if they look a bit dull)

    • @csc8697
      @csc8697 Рік тому +4

      @@Sidera17 I'm the same way, been described as a Autumn but can go Winter in an instant. I think I'm a light neutral. Yellowish ,green with red undertones? What?

    • @Sidera17
      @Sidera17 Рік тому +3

      @@csc8697 Yes, so similar except instead I'm sort of Neutral than leans toward Cool undertones. (I also have an inflammatory skin condition on my face, so my FACE is cooler because of the pinks than the rest of my body lol). Have you found any make-up brand that actually works for the greens mixed into the neutral?

    • @csc8697
      @csc8697 Рік тому +4

      @@Sidera17 not really. I had Urban Decay 3.0 I think once, but I looked so blah.
      My veins are bluish- green mix too. I do know that beige shirts by my face is horrible.

  • @q.k.1799
    @q.k.1799 4 роки тому +386

    Me: So my skin undertone is warm which means I should wear warm colours. Nice!
    Opens my wardrobe: Everything's either black, blue or white.

    • @olgapurley9026
      @olgapurley9026 3 роки тому +3

      For me the same😂

    • @foodz8947
      @foodz8947 3 роки тому +19

      Please wear whatever you want. This advice is iffy at best.

    • @asparrow5505
      @asparrow5505 3 роки тому +13

      I would factor your hair, eye color and personality into the mix as well. Black works fine for me. You can trade out the blue and white for a greenish blue or warm purple and cream. Every color family has a shade/tint/whatever for every type. Ex warm red, cool red, warm blue, cool blue etc. You have the true colors too that supposedly work on everyone.

    • @charlottesmom
      @charlottesmom 3 роки тому +1

      Same, mostly black, gray, white.

    • @canyounotlookhere
      @canyounotlookhere 2 роки тому +1

      isn't black warm?

  • @annieoakley1565
    @annieoakley1565 5 років тому +462

    This is SO important for looking and feeling good. I was told I had warm undertones in my 30s and tried to make those colors fit all my life. At 64 I was feeling frumpy, tired, and unattractive. My neighbor always looks 'put together' even in work clothes. So I went for another analysis and was shown clearly that I was 'pink' or cool undertones. Wow, did my life change. I'm told I "look comfortable in my own skin, that I look "like myself". And I FEEL 'like myself' for the first time in years. I've changed my hair color, also. For me, it's worth every penny.

    • @justineleconte
      @justineleconte  5 років тому +24

      Amazing!

    • @KittyKat-zd1yr
      @KittyKat-zd1yr 5 років тому +20

      Same here. When I found out my color I change my wardrobe. I did went to thrift store and look for specific color. And the compliment is amazing they thought I buy my clothes in expensive stores, expensive clothes, they didn't realize I only dress with what my undertone good for me.

    • @julijakeit
      @julijakeit 4 роки тому +9

      @dawdlebee strangely, I notice that in pictures 10 years ago I look definitely cool even after tanning. But I don't look so 'cool' now, I noticed in the end of summer I need more warmer colors, still orange and warm brows don't look as good. Could it be that with age our skin tends to get more sallow? Or maybe I need to change the lighting in my house :D

    • @TheDriftwoodlover
      @TheDriftwoodlover 4 роки тому +5

      Color consults used to be easily found. Where/how did you find someone recently to do it?

    • @lauralunaazul
      @lauralunaazul 4 роки тому

      Wow, never think of this in my all life!

  • @barbaratomic2229
    @barbaratomic2229 6 років тому +404

    So, I am completely fashion-uninterested. Or, better to say, I was - before being "accidentally" introduced to your videos. Now I see how interesting and arty fashion can be. Unfortunaly, a lot of people in the industry, and especially so called influencers on the UA-cam, seem to be very fake and too loud, in my opinion. They make fashion sound immature and "same-old-ish".
    Your videos are pure art. It is obvious how much you love what you do, how non-snobbish you are and how natural it all comes to you. They have almost therapeutic effect because of your calm demeanor and I really enjoy watching them.
    Also, I'm starting to pay attention to some details in my looks and it actually makes me have more self-esteem.
    Keep filming, it's really fun!

    • @zeljkabozic
      @zeljkabozic 5 років тому +1

      Make more wideos about the theme please

    • @torif1girl454
      @torif1girl454 5 років тому +6

      Beautiful comment Barbara 👍🏻👩🏻‍💻🤗🙏🏻

    • @GpuInDanger
      @GpuInDanger 5 років тому +5

      I am so in agreement with you!

    • @cookiebaghag
      @cookiebaghag 5 років тому +5

      One hundred percent. Yes.

    • @journeytoart
      @journeytoart 4 роки тому +1

      Couldn't agree with you more

  • @LuvMyDogEz
    @LuvMyDogEz 2 роки тому +87

    This is a brilliant video. Years ago, I had my colors done & found I had a "Spring" & slightly "Autumn" palette. I had a foundation mixed for me & was given a palette of fabric samples to use when shopping for clothes. If you wear the correct color, you will never have a bad skin day. Some whites work, but not all. Basically, I had fair skin with warm undertones. Even my hair color looked better. I remember my mom, who was an artist & dress maker, would drape fabric across me, close to my face, to choose a fabric when she was making me a dress or coat, etc. She knew what she was doing & I use to get irritated when I had to walk around as she determined the best color for me. I paid $$$ to find out what she had already taught me. Thankfully, I got to apologize to her. Great video.

    • @georgewagner7787
      @georgewagner7787 Рік тому +1

      Agreed. I'm an autumn so I don't wear white, black, grey or pink.

    • @mt9021
      @mt9021 Рік тому +1

      How do you find out what your pallette is? What color suits you etc.

    • @jenniferharbin342
      @jenniferharbin342 11 місяців тому

      Where do you get that done?

    • @aliannarodriguez1581
      @aliannarodriguez1581 9 місяців тому +1

      The book Color Me Beautiful is probably still out there, it does a very good job of helping you figure out your season and I think it has examples of flattering colors for each. Once you determine your season and see the colors you will probably have an aha moment and picking the right colors becomes instinctive after that.

    • @keithgriffiths9864
      @keithgriffiths9864 7 місяців тому

      Mum always knows best ❤

  • @almafletcher5871
    @almafletcher5871 3 роки тому +16

    Such helpful video for non-artists, Justine. Thank you! I'm 53 y/o and now just learning this officially! Instincts have guided me along with this all my life, but it's so great to have these tips! I will watch the one you have on skin tones too. Looking forward to watching more of your very helpful life tips! Thanks, and God bless!♥

  • @salsomanka
    @salsomanka 7 років тому +638

    You are the first person I found who explained this the way I could understand it and apply to myself. Thank you! I appreciate how knowledgeable you are. Keep the good work!

  • @candyclews4047
    @candyclews4047 5 років тому +44

    I remember wanting a white wedding dress but the shop owner said no, I needed to wear Ivory. That was the first time I realised colours mattered - as the difference was startling!

  • @nicoled6991
    @nicoled6991 3 роки тому +17

    Here’s what I do: Make note when people give you compliments like how Justine explained.

  • @smilemaker8156
    @smilemaker8156 Рік тому +9

    Excellent video! I began my Color Me Beautiful journey over 40 years ago! This is the best explanation I have ever seen for the very basic information from which our colors originate! Thank you so much! Great work! ❤

  • @shompurnagunjan
    @shompurnagunjan 7 років тому +522

    You must be a very good teacher . wonderful :)

    • @justineleconte
      @justineleconte  7 років тому +34

      +shompurna gunjan actually I don't teach... Maybe one day 😀

    • @Lighthouse1852
      @Lighthouse1852 7 років тому +62

      Maybe you don't think of it that way, but 're you're teaching right now!

    • @fondcello1994
      @fondcello1994 7 років тому +16

      You should Justine, you make so easy to understand!

    • @martapareta1939
      @martapareta1939 7 років тому +17

      You ARE teaching! I spent hours and hours watching your videos...no doubt: you may not know it, but you´re TEACHER!. Loves from Argentina.

    • @Yellow-Rose
      @Yellow-Rose 7 років тому +11

      shompurna gunjan I totally thought you were a teacher, Justine! I have learned so much already, and love listening to you. You need to definitely teach one day! You are a natural.

  • @samasr9984
    @samasr9984 5 років тому +890

    Bruh my skin looks yellow near a paper but my veins look blue and purple lmao wtf

    • @seapearl27
      @seapearl27 5 років тому +29

      Omg me too!

    • @MultiSoftballgirl21
      @MultiSoftballgirl21 5 років тому +72

      vein test is not accurate

    • @samasr9984
      @samasr9984 5 років тому +35

      @@MultiSoftballgirl21 so what IS accurate then?

    • @idanoe7190
      @idanoe7190 5 років тому +136

      @@samasr9984 Personally I feel like the gold vs silver jewelry is the best one.
      It can show a stark difference because it flat out shows what is the most flattering rather than trying to decipher veins. The vein test can also depend on how prominent your veins are and how thick/thin your skin is on top of it.
      I say skip the vein test.

    • @florenna
      @florenna 5 років тому +26

      For me, the vein test and the gold/silver test show I'm warm undertoned, but next to a white paper my skin totally turns pink, so the paper test is the least reliable, IMO ;)

  • @Evangaeli
    @Evangaeli 4 роки тому +1

    I binged on your videos after searching the one with fitting blazers. So informative and clear. Also, not too long, straight to the point. I love it.

  • @littlehomeforest5972
    @littlehomeforest5972 2 роки тому +4

    This video is so easy to watch. Normally simple informative videos can be boring but somehow she grabs your attention. 👍

  • @ameliel8792
    @ameliel8792 6 років тому +594

    Your accent is so beautiful!

    • @marystewart1446
      @marystewart1446 5 років тому +2

      Amelie Astor I AGREE ❤

    • @BirgitBauhaus
      @BirgitBauhaus 5 років тому +9

      😂😉 me, too!
      And she's beautiful! Very french!

    • @nurulkhairat918
      @nurulkhairat918 5 років тому +2

      I agree

    • @ginavanulzen6681
      @ginavanulzen6681 4 роки тому +4

      Agreed, I like how she has a French accent and yet pronounces everything so well and clearly.

  • @IMAInteriors
    @IMAInteriors 7 років тому +222

    I love how you explain things. You handle yourself very elegantly in a casual way.

  • @jogrant3851
    @jogrant3851 9 місяців тому +4

    Justine, so wonderful to come across one of your videos again. I absolutely LOVE them all. Thank you.

  • @Mykahl1
    @Mykahl1 4 роки тому +4

    First video I watched that really helped me understand my own skin tone - thank you for spelling it out in a simple and practical way!

  • @croitoriafaraformule
    @croitoriafaraformule 7 років тому +276

    I could never tell... I think this changes with age, because in my youth I could wear only silver, but now i discovered that gold complements better my grey hair and new skin tone.... And that goes for the dresses too. The blue i used to wear is replaced now by earthy browns, aubergines and golden yellows...

    • @justineleconte
      @justineleconte  7 років тому +99

      great point: yes, the colors that work well for you change with age, with your hair color, etc... Thanks for bringing that parameter in.

    • @croitoriafaraformule
      @croitoriafaraformule 7 років тому +15

      Yes, the same happened to me. I still have dresses ok for me when I was a brunette, but it changed since I become silver-grey. Aging is a journey, we always re-discover ourselves.

    • @croitoriafaraformule
      @croitoriafaraformule 7 років тому +21

      A very interesting and scientific explanation. Well, a good reason for a new look, new outfits, new approach..... Still young at heart, I say

    • @Asptuber
      @Asptuber 7 років тому +4

      Indeed. Just playing around with Justine's tips I noticed that I am not "in the middle", but both. Having done stuff like this (just a little bit, and with far less knowledge of colour theory than I have now) ~25-30 years ago as a teenager I got both confused *and* vindicated in my later empirical discoveries that I can indeed look good in warmer colours. Slowly going from cool/red/blue to warm/yellow/orange.
      But it seems to be in fits and spurts. Maybe depending on health and mood?
      And when it comes to what actually flatters you, I think you can influence that a whole lot with make up and hair colour (and also accent colours and combinations). I have some clothes that I now absolutely shouldn't wear without makeup. And some clothes that I couldn't wear without make up when I was younger.
      And just when I think about jewellery (of which I wear very little anyway), I've gone from wearing gold only if really made up and dressed to the teeth, and rarely at that, to silver now being "difficult" and needing all kinds of small adjustments not to look out of place and just wrong.

    • @cherkkiable
      @cherkkiable 6 років тому +2

      Hey Justin! amazing videos... I am little bit hesitant... I'm pale blue-eyed central european living in Italy and after years being here, I became more tanned. this is my uncertainty: silver and light grey and light cold blue looks best on me, but have orange undertone... according to the app... so I struggle to find the best non-neutral colours for my capsule. shall I go cool or warm?

  • @sejinfaryndiaye2142
    @sejinfaryndiaye2142 5 років тому +686

    warm undertoned girls where are you

  • @PrachiKhadke
    @PrachiKhadke 2 роки тому +5

    Thanks for explaining. Your simple and clear explanations are better to understand than any other explanation I have found so far. I have a warm undertone based on all 3 tests. :)

  • @SueLocd
    @SueLocd 3 роки тому +6

    Oh my goodness, this video was SO helpful. I always thought I was warm, but strangely it was the cool foundations that suited me best. Since shaving my head I became more adventurous with colour and found that the yellow/gold/bronze colours really make me look radiant, so I am definitely warmer undertoned, or at least on the warmer side of neutral. It's really good to know after all this time. xxx

  • @gabriellegeleta2235
    @gabriellegeleta2235 5 років тому +1134

    When your neutral it’s the hardest to find foundation it’s either to light or to dark lmfaoo

    • @yloshaw
      @yloshaw 5 років тому +22

      I have the same problem!

    • @gabriellegeleta2235
      @gabriellegeleta2235 5 років тому +31

      honestly its either to yellow, gold or pink and if you have to buy 2 foundation to counteract each other and the foundation you use is 50$ that's friggin 100$ just on foundation most men will never know the struggle unless they use makeup themselves

    • @tst.v2926
      @tst.v2926 5 років тому +5

      Gabrielle Geleta it's a nightmare. In the USA Camera Ready Cosmetics has some samples you buy and can test. I recently got Alima Pure mineral (it might be at Nordstroms). They sell samples on their site too. I tend to mix mineral with a lotion for a cream foundation. Alima carries warm, cool and neutral lines.

    • @mariapaulagl
      @mariapaulagl 5 років тому +8

      I think I am neutral, but recently a makeup artist said I am cool undertone (she said my skin was more rosy and less yellow). So I am confused again.

    • @s_shaddows.4939
      @s_shaddows.4939 5 років тому +8

      Gabrielle Geleta omg right. I’m half Cherokee Indian and half Scandinavian it’s horrible finding foundations. I usually just have to try my best and buy two and mix them every single time I’m wanting to try Kat von d’s so bad.

  • @avidalovephotography
    @avidalovephotography 3 роки тому +6

    I will be sharing this with my photography clients because it is super helpful! I studied fine art and also had that exercise of mixing skin color...so difficult! Thanks for this info and easy ways to apply it!

  • @jennifermenth-pavel1260
    @jennifermenth-pavel1260 4 роки тому +2

    This is one of the best videos I've seen, it was extremely helpful and answered every question! Thank you for sharing. 😊❤

  • @norayogini
    @norayogini 4 роки тому +8

    I have a warm undertone, and I thank you deeply for making me aware of this! Now I understand why certain colors look better on me, and which to donate right away.

  • @memo6032
    @memo6032 5 років тому +134

    Since i am a hijabie that explains why some scarves made me look so tired and highlighted the black spots under my eyes while some made my face looks healthy
    And why also that changes when i try to wear my black eyeglasses or wear a bandana underneath
    Really that explains alot
    Thanks alot for the video 😙😍 I have never really enjoyed a fashion video before but i have to admit i liked that one and think it makes alot of sense also

    • @julijakeit
      @julijakeit 4 роки тому +3

      i think it's extremely important for hijaab wearers to know their colors! The face is all it's show and if the wrong colors are worn you would look sickly and tired.

    • @Girl-di5dg
      @Girl-di5dg 4 роки тому

      Same thing with me! I can look tired and bad in a black hijab, but when I wear lighter colours like white I look super healthy

  • @jeliekynner4421
    @jeliekynner4421 4 роки тому

    Thanks for the video! The tips are great and also your style of talking is really cool. You appear warm and well informed and calm at the same time.

  • @ayushidayal1513
    @ayushidayal1513 3 роки тому +8

    Justine you’re such a sweetheart! Thanks for the helpful tips❤️❤️ I don’t wear makeup and when I was about to buy some for an occasion I was not able to find the perfect shades now I’ll be able to find the right shades thanks to you👏🏻👏🏻❤️

  • @lauratempestini5719
    @lauratempestini5719 5 років тому +16

    Understanding color is a concept I have always wanted to understand!
    Thank you for your thorough explations!!!!

  • @fvkukkola7515
    @fvkukkola7515 7 років тому +6

    Justine, I learn so much from all of your videos so that I can't wait for the next one. I'd be so grateful to learn more about colors for both men and women. Thank you so much.

  • @julife.ka.3899
    @julife.ka.3899 2 місяці тому

    this was really helpful, the test were very helpful too and those aren't very popular. thankful to have found this video!

  • @gladhead
    @gladhead 2 роки тому +1

    always thought I was neutral until maybe 6 months ago. Changing my foundation has been key. After your explanation, I understood why I always favor the cool tones in blue and so, thank you so much.

  • @whatsonhermind1768
    @whatsonhermind1768 4 роки тому +12

    I love how you pointed out that your undertone doesn’t really have anything to do with skin tone

  • @soonny002
    @soonny002 4 роки тому +1328

    Great! Now I can feign a sick day with my boss by wearing the wrong clothes!
    Boss: "What's wrong? You don't look too well."
    Me: *wink* ;)

    • @anjaraj
      @anjaraj 4 роки тому +55

      I feel like that's the case for warm people when they wear cool toned outfits so the colors wash them out and they look a bit sick. But if I as a cool toned person wear warm tones I just look uglier and kinda like dirty😂

    • @dimatadore
      @dimatadore 4 роки тому +5

      Circe two kinds of people... lol 😂

    • @thinkforyourselfjohn3163
      @thinkforyourselfjohn3163 4 роки тому +4

      You're hilarious!

    • @charlottesmom
      @charlottesmom 3 роки тому

      Smart...very smart! 👍🏻😆

  • @gabrielahronova202
    @gabrielahronova202 2 роки тому +6

    I also had doubts about the undertone of my skin. Then I once compared the skin on my hand with my friend's hand and it was immediately clear that I was on the warm side and she was on the cool side.

  • @lizzyswiss
    @lizzyswiss Рік тому +3

    Wow, this is the first time I find this useful information as you presented it. So professional and right to the point! Thank you so much! Now I understand 🤩

  • @treefrogette
    @treefrogette 5 років тому +4

    This was so helpful because you demonstrated the concept in so many ways. I have tried the first three tests before and never could decide, so have always figured I was a neutral with some colors that just don't work for me. But then when you differentiated between the warm green and the cool one I knew exactly what you meant! I am a tomboy who is not into clothes -- but I need to look a certain way for work and special occasions. I love the way you break things down for the rest of us. Thank you for the brilliant videos Justine!

  • @anastasiapurr7691
    @anastasiapurr7691 4 роки тому +20

    I checked my undertone throughout applying different blush colors. I’ve always though peach was the best blush for me and I kept sticking to those, but I once bought a cool pink blush and after I applied it I realized how much healthier I look. I do use peach blushes still, but the most natural and flattering on me is cool pink. Btw the vein method never worked for me, so as clothing color method, because if I like the outfit, I don’t really see how it affects my appearance

  • @nicoleb.114
    @nicoleb.114 4 роки тому +6

    this was the best test i found to see which skin tone i have..thank you

  • @parvikau5298
    @parvikau5298 4 роки тому

    Omg i m so thankful for giving an accurate method of understanding as to what goes well with skin tone and colours . Surely will try the practise . Thumbs up .

  • @syawanala
    @syawanala 5 років тому +29

    Im indonesian and here in indonesia most people have a yellowish skin tone, which could be deceiving. Im really shocked to find out that im more to a cool undertone, since my veins are blue, my neck skin is quite reddish next to a plain white paper, and most of my jeweleries are silver! but interestingly, my skin tone are more to a medium tan 😅

  • @sofiinthemoment
    @sofiinthemoment 7 років тому +28

    Thank you Justine!!! You make it so easy to understand things :) i one of those ppl who receive the info better verbally. I found you not so long ago on youtube (feel very lucky :)) and the whole fashion world feels much more understandable and less scary. Thank you! :)

  • @raimae4564
    @raimae4564 Рік тому +3

    This is the most useful video I’ve come across to find my undertone. Thank you!!! ♥️

  • @CasparisHelena
    @CasparisHelena Рік тому

    Fantastic Justine the way you turn it easy to understand. Thank you.

  • @andreawilliams1461
    @andreawilliams1461 5 років тому +6

    FINALLY someone who explained this well!! Thank you Justine! Thank you (from a fellow "cool" tone)

  • @realkargera
    @realkargera 4 роки тому +4

    Wow! Finally understood! Very informative and at the same time to the point. Thank you.

  • @catherineschafer2583
    @catherineschafer2583 2 роки тому

    Finally somebody helped me!!!! I watched several undertone videos, all didn’t help me until Justine!!!!thank you so 😍much!

  • @ShreeNation
    @ShreeNation 4 роки тому +2

    This video was so helpful! I wish others could be this direct instead of pitter patter around the topic without any relevant information.

  • @gabriellakovacs8350
    @gabriellakovacs8350 4 роки тому +4

    I could never tell my undertone until this video, thank you

  • @shamyy6358
    @shamyy6358 6 років тому +157

    I can be in middle, neutral . I have both blue and green vains

    • @idavisby195
      @idavisby195 5 років тому +4

      samanta same

    • @parimalababu7428
      @parimalababu7428 5 років тому +4

      I dont have veins ...... they are invisible 😂😂😂

    • @LuQiYun
      @LuQiYun 5 років тому +39

      What if i saw 3 colours? Green, blue and a lil bit purple

    • @idavisby195
      @idavisby195 5 років тому +6

      az zahra then you have multi veins 😂

    • @Ivanmaradonaaa
      @Ivanmaradonaaa 5 років тому +1

      @@LuQiYun Yo, same here

  • @jeannadesisto8705
    @jeannadesisto8705 4 роки тому

    I find color so complex. This is so helpful. I'm glad I found your videos.

  • @SJ-ev6by
    @SJ-ev6by Рік тому

    Love your three tests to see if your undertone is warm or cool!

  • @hansippigen
    @hansippigen 7 років тому +32

    I honestly really don't know what mine is.. My veins are both blue-ish and green-ish, silver suits me best, but I also have a very clear yellow undertone... so, don't really know.. maybe i'm neutral

    • @Phyreflyte
      @Phyreflyte 7 років тому +4

      Johanna Steuer You sound neutral or beige. I'm exactly like you except that gold actually looks better on me than silver, although I wear silver the most. I find that mineral foundations like Alima Pure have perfect shade matches for neutral, beige, cool, olive, and warm skin types. I'm a beige 3 in their foundation and it's a perfect match. Neutral in their shade range works for me, but it's often just a touch too cool.

    • @ildivofan1ful
      @ildivofan1ful 6 років тому

      It's possible. The girl at Ulta matched me to a foundation from Tarte: light with yellow and pink undertones. That means I am neutral right?

    • @jamebeexoxo3280
      @jamebeexoxo3280 5 років тому +1

      @@ildivofan1ful me too

  • @tigria2195
    @tigria2195 6 років тому +346

    All those boring haul on you tube about how to dress, what to buy etc.... Most of those videos are boring you end up loosing your time and not learning anything axept how much they spend and what they buy zzzzzzzzzzz BORING !!!
    And all those girls and up looking the same. Then you have a french making a video on fashion and understand why they are the best at fashion. They know what they are talking about.... pure style !!! Not copying anyone or anybody just being yourself with great tips, it's an other level it's actually real knowledge. You make fashion smart and thank you for that. Great video thanks

    • @justineleconte
      @justineleconte  6 років тому +15

      +Tigria thank you 😘

    • @louise-yo7kz
      @louise-yo7kz 6 років тому +3

      Tigria Real talk right there

    • @disishowwedoit1511
      @disishowwedoit1511 6 років тому +24

      your comment was boring and offensive. why do you call her " a french"? and people from france aren't the only people who are, as you say, "best" at fashion.

  • @Danielaangelicaaltam
    @Danielaangelicaaltam 4 роки тому +9

    Thank you so much!! I'm a make-up artist and I recently found new foundations that are amazing but it's very important to know the undertone of the skin to apply the right tone, and that was new to me, so this information is pure gold:)

    • @violetviolet888
      @violetviolet888 Рік тому

      No More Fear, how could you be a makeup artist and not have known about undertone? There is also "overtone".

    • @Danielaangelicaaltam
      @Danielaangelicaaltam Рік тому

      @@violetviolet888 when I studied it wasn't a primal topic unfortunately. There's also a lot you learn in time

  • @leighgarrett285
    @leighgarrett285 2 роки тому +1

    I have watched many videos on how to determine your skin's undertone and by far this one is the best!

    • @violetviolet888
      @violetviolet888 Рік тому

      Leigh Garrett: You might like this: See "How-to Find your Undertone (and Overtone) Once and for All" from simplifiedwardrobe.

  • @annetteincairns3528
    @annetteincairns3528 4 роки тому +89

    I’m totally confused. I’ll need to watch this video again. Then maybe again again.

    • @frfr0123
      @frfr0123 3 роки тому

      From what I see from your profile pic, you’re warm

  • @jennymay4720
    @jennymay4720 7 років тому +12

    Great video, and love your amusing way of putting things clearly, and en plus with a smile.!

  • @MicheleKaiser-io2dx
    @MicheleKaiser-io2dx 8 місяців тому +1

    Just discovered your videos and you are informative , real , and a delight to watch!

  • @jaenmartens5697
    @jaenmartens5697 4 роки тому +1

    This is one of your best, most useful videos. Both for shoppers and clothing buyers but also designers. I am a painter as well as clothier - Thank you 😊

  • @noeliarocio4367
    @noeliarocio4367 5 років тому +5

    This is great cause some people told me that i have a cool undertone just cause i am blonde and my eyes are blue. But actually all this test are telling me that i have a warm undertone. Thank you so much!

  • @ainiesaufi7779
    @ainiesaufi7779 5 років тому +5

    I enjoy watching your videos and they have been very helpful. Thank you so much! :)

  • @rishponit
    @rishponit 2 роки тому

    such a clear guidance, so informative - thank you Justine

  • @creativemindsonja
    @creativemindsonja 3 роки тому +2

    I am not interested in high fashion and trends, but you helped me a lot in this video and one another, because when I realised which is my undertone and that cold colors are for me, it made me so much easier to decide about haircolor, and shorten my time when I need to buy new clothes (especially because I do not like so much to go to shops and walk around trying clothes).

  • @olk3
    @olk3 6 років тому +172

    Sometimes the shade of gold makes a difference. Gold from India and Pakistan can be very yellow, and may not look good with moderately warm Caucasian skin. Gold with a slightly rose tint, on the other hand, looks fabulous. I am guessing that the traditional very yellow gold is common because it looks fabulous on the skin tones common in that part of the world.

    • @dia.96
      @dia.96 5 років тому +12

      I study arts and for our body paint class we were doing metals and had many different shades of gold some were more ashy, some more bright and some just very warm. It's interesting how much you can play with colours even gold :)

    • @FilmFan-pp7jq
      @FilmFan-pp7jq 5 років тому +5

      It's more yellow because it is 18 karat and higher whereas most gold here is 9 karat.

    • @juanyowell
      @juanyowell 5 років тому +1

      Amazing info

    • @gorzkawodka
      @gorzkawodka 5 років тому +6

      The gold is a permaloj of pure gold and some other metal so the colour of the final golden product depends on what was added to the plain gold. If it's copper then it will be pink gold, if it's silver it will be yellow gold, if it's more silver it will be white gold. If a golden ring or necklace or whatever looks dusty and kind of grey it means there's only 37,5 % of pure gold in it (yellow or pink, doesn't matter). Honestly the popularity of a certain colour isn't related with fashion or matching anybody's skin tone, it's based on natural resources of a country and economy, for example in Russia they have a lot of copper and only a little silver so Russian gold usually is pink.

    • @torif1girl454
      @torif1girl454 5 років тому

      Olga Kramar such a great point! I thought the same, though not as eloquently! 😝🙏🏻

  • @celestemc6889
    @celestemc6889 4 роки тому +4

    In my 30's I read a book that convinced me I was cool. At the same time, a consultant told me I was "warm". Well, she was the professional so I changed my wardrobe to oranges and felt blah most of the time. Fifteen years later a different consultant told me " you are a cool"! Color really does make a difference and getting the right one is important.
    Thank you Justine for your videos.

  • @andreaandrea6716
    @andreaandrea6716 4 роки тому

    This is the most fabulous topic!!! Thank you, Justine! Merci infiniment!

  • @joannparker1977
    @joannparker1977 6 місяців тому

    Great video. I’ve found that draping with fabrics are the most accurate way to tell you your undertone. I always thought I had warm undertones. Turns out I look best in muted cool colors.
    What a revelation!

  • @mercedes4328
    @mercedes4328 4 роки тому +4

    OMG amazing! I finally understand and know my under tone!! Thank you.

  • @MoonstoneRain
    @MoonstoneRain 5 років тому +11

    It is also important to remember that your season colors change with age sometimes. Do a tone test every 7 years.

  • @minarraminarra-9834
    @minarraminarra-9834 2 роки тому

    Best video on this topic I've found!! Thank you :)

  • @freakishchick182
    @freakishchick182 5 місяців тому

    Thank you for explaining this. I will try all the tests.

  • @rashmirawat9368
    @rashmirawat9368 5 років тому +5

    Wow!!
    I wasn't knowing this..
    Thanks for sharing

  • @Jipijapa0riginal
    @Jipijapa0riginal 5 років тому +3

    Never really thought of this and it makes so much sense now

  • @dozydoe
    @dozydoe 4 роки тому

    Best video I've seen that explains this so simply - thank you xx

  • @jezzw1468
    @jezzw1468 2 роки тому

    U are the best!! Learned so many facts fr this video!! THANK YOU 😊😘

  • @TheBakingBitch
    @TheBakingBitch 4 роки тому +47

    what am i supposed to do when i have very purple veins AND very green veins right next to each other....

  • @sarahanderson9181
    @sarahanderson9181 5 років тому +149

    The more of these Vids I watch the more confused I get 😲

  • @ruthmalcolm3028
    @ruthmalcolm3028 2 роки тому

    Great advice, best I’ve seen, thank you.

  • @gailelkin
    @gailelkin 2 роки тому

    Thanks for that explanation. I will review it again tomorrow in the daylight.

  • @_ainyy
    @_ainyy 7 років тому +413

    Justine can you talk about asian skin tones? Because many asians have actually olive skin (not necessarily j-lo olive, but for ex. i'm super pale and I actually look green sometimes) with cool and warm undertones on top of that. It's really hard trying to find whether I'm warm or cool because I have so much green in my skin.

    • @zoyathebean
      @zoyathebean 6 років тому +27

      Omg please answer this one

    • @sophiek9478
      @sophiek9478 6 років тому +9

      Yes same!

    • @briannaquepasa5174
      @briannaquepasa5174 6 років тому +55

      Yes I was commenting the same thing! I'm not Asian, but light skinned and have a green undertone! But tbh I do feel like Asian skin is underrepresented in subjects like this

    • @emesel4226
      @emesel4226 6 років тому +54

      I'm with you. I'm not Asian but I have light olive/yellow skin. I'm definitely not a straight warm but not cool either. I consider myself neutral and it's really hard to find foundation. I also have redness in my face on top of that. Now I always mix green primer into my foundation. Clothes that make me look sick are khaki/army green and camel.

    • @kiss4strawberry
      @kiss4strawberry 5 років тому +25

      Yess! I'm glad I'm not the only one. My skin tone is really fair and my undertone is between warm and neutral but it is olive. I can actually look greenish or yellowish under some lightning or with certain colours mostly on my neck. Unfortunately we are rarely talked about.
      I'm not even Asian but I get so sad why everyone doesn't ever mention those skin types and seems ignorant about it 😔

  • @julieprior3126
    @julieprior3126 3 роки тому +3

    Best explanation of how to find undertone I've seen. Easy, clear and not too long. Excellent. Thankyou.

  • @violeta-sabinaciobanu559
    @violeta-sabinaciobanu559 2 роки тому

    This is of great help JUstine - I love your energy and your knowledge :) thanks for that

  • @carissawoolsey7809
    @carissawoolsey7809 4 роки тому

    The science of skin tone is fascinating! Excellent video