Which Makeup Colors Really Work on You

First, decode your undertones with this photo how-to

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Eyes

Skin color: Light
Undertone: Cool
Shades to try: Pinky cream and nude, (like Lorac Eye Shadow, $16, in Harmony) or icy blue, platinum and lavender, (like CoverGirl Eye Enhancers 1-Kit Shadow, $3.30, in Lavender Twist)

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Products Mentioned in This Story

Neutrogena Soft Color Blush

Average Member Rating: 8.0

Tarte eyeshadow compact

Average Member Rating: 8.3

Smashbox Eye Shadow

Average Member Rating: 8.6

LORAC Eye Shadow

Average Member Rating: 9.0

Bourjois Ombre A Paupieres

Average Member Rating: 8.3

Buy it for $29.50

Trish McEvoy Glaze Lip Color

Average Member Rating: 9.0

Debra Macki Eye Shadow

Average Member Rating: 0.0

Make-Up Designory Satin Lipstick

Average Member Rating: 4.0

Prestige Blushing Duo

Average Member Rating: 9.0

Urban Decay Eyeshadow

Average Member Rating: 8.6

CARGO Blush

Average Member Rating: 9.3

Buy it for $24.00

Benefit Silky Finish Lipstick

Average Member Rating: 7.1

Benefit Dandelion

Average Member Rating: 8.5

Buy it for $9.57 - $11.18

Nars Lipstick

Average Member Rating: 8.7

Buy it for $24.00 - $49.99

L'Oreal Paris Colour Riche Lipcolour

Average Member Rating: 8.0

Sally Hansen Salon Collagen Lip Lift

Average Member Rating: 8.3

Nars Single Eye Shadow

Average Member Rating: 8.8

Prestige Eye Shadow

Average Member Rating: 8.7

Tropez Ultra Glaze Lip Gloss

Average Member Rating: 9.3

Napoleon Perdis DéVine Goddess Lipstick

Average Member Rating: 0.0

Make-Up Designory Cheek Color

Average Member Rating: 0.0

CoverGirl LipPerfection Lipcolor

Average Member Rating: 9.1

Wet n Wild Mega Last Lip Color

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Member Comments

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I agree with the reviewer who said she wished the article had been arranged by skin color rather than product type. Also, a Prescriptives sales associate typed my skin color years ago as being "on the cusp of red/blue and yellow/orange", so just "cool" or "warm" recommendations don't work for me.

by Jewelrydesigner Monday, January 16, 2012 at 10:53AM Report as inappropriate

good tips

by Benahir Sunday, January 8, 2012 at 10:53AM Report as inappropriate

Great tips! I wished it was arranged by skin color and not by product type. So I can go to my skin color and not have to look through products that don't work for me.

by MissXu Sunday, December 11, 2011 at 01:12PM Report as inappropriate

Love these tips!

by MysticMeercat Sunday, December 11, 2011 at 12:54PM Report as inappropriate

I have heard cream eye shadow is better and last longer

by lefty4ever Monday, November 7, 2011 at 10:42AM Report as inappropriate

I do not limit myself to one or two eye colors. I play with lots of colors, and I am always complimented on how it makes my eyes pop or how pretty it is. So don't be afraid to experiment a little if you like. You might be surprised to find out that colors you never expected look great on you!

by shlmos Thursday, October 27, 2011 at 05:33AM Report as inappropriate

Good info to help make decisions

by Breton Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at 07:39PM Report as inappropriate

I prefer to wear all colours, I feel like I can pull them all off with my skin tone and eye colour, I haven't found one I didn't like.

by Bon_Bon Sunday, August 14, 2011 at 11:04PM Report as inappropriate

What an interesting article

by LittleBunny Monday, July 25, 2011 at 09:11AM Report as inappropriate

I like to try out all shades no matter what I read is meant for my skin tone

by selma Friday, July 22, 2011 at 09:25PM Report as inappropriate

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