We check which metal makes your skin glow. We start with the basic test: draping gold and silver fabric.
Gold
✓Suits
Silver
For your type, the better match is
Silver
Metals that flatter you
Matte silver
Rose platinum
Pearl white
04 / 09
Your Palette
Cool, muted, soft
Your 12 best colorsnear your face
Lavender blue
#8E9BBF
Rosy mauve
#B8899A
Sage green
#7D9E8C
Cool steel blue
#6E8FAA
Powder pink
#C9A0A8
Misty violet
#9B8FB5
Cold teal
#5E8E8A
Pearl gray
#A9B0BB
Cool mint
#8DBDB5
Pale lilac
#B8A8C8
Rose quartz
#D4A8B0
Cool lily
#A898C0
6 neutral bases
Cool off-white
#E8E4E6
Light ash gray
#C0BEC2
Medium cool gray
#8E8C92
Dark cool graphite
#4A4850
Deep plum
#5A4A58
Cool ecru
#DDD8D6
4 accents
Cool fuchsia
#C0607A
Deep teal
#3A7A78
Dark violet
#6A5080
Cool cobalt
#4A6A9E
6 colors to avoidToo warm and harsh
Warm orange
#E8803A
Golden yellow
#D4A830
Rust terracotta
#C05A38
Warm olive
#8A8A3A
Pure black
#0A0A0A
Pure optic white
#F8F8F8
05 / 09
Makeup Analysis
Highlight your natural beauty
Day · light
Soft · Cool · Natural
Evening · bold
Expressive · Evening · With accent
Makeup profile
Soft · Cool · Natural
Soft, diffused color transitions give the face natural depth without harsh edges.
Cool pink-mauve shades on the lips and cheeks harmonize with the skin's undertone and visually even out the complexion.
A muted, ash-toned eyeliner instead of black preserves the softness that defines this coloring type.
Makeup goal
✓Even out the complexion with a lightweight foundation in a cool, rosy undertone, without a mask-like effect.
✓Bring out the gray-green eyes with soft, cool shadows in mauve, sage, and lavender.
✓Give the lips a color close to their natural pigmentation, enriched with a cool pink-mauve shade.
✓Skip golden and warm bronzers, replacing them with cool blush and a subtle pearly highlighter.
Foundation
Cool porcelain
#E8D8D4
Rosy beige
#D8C0B8
Cool sand
#C8AEA8
Choose a foundation with a cool, rosy, or neutral undertone, light to medium coverage, and a satin or natural finish.
Blush
Rosy mauve
#C09098
Cool pale pink
#D4A8B0
Softly apply a cool, muted blush in mauve or rosy lilac to the apples of the cheeks.
Bronzer
Cool taupe
#A89090
Gray-brown contour
#907878
Skip warm bronzers; if you want to contour, use a cool, gray-brown contour powder.
Eyeshadow
Pearly lavender
#B0A8C8
Cool mauve
#9A7888
Matte sage
#7D9080
Build depth with soft, cool shades: a lavender or sage base, with mauve or cool plum for depth.
Eyeliner
Cool graphite
#5A5860
Ash brown
#706068
Use a soft ash brown or cool graphite instead of black to keep the gaze looking soft.
Mascara
Cool black
#2A2830
Deep graphite
#3A3840
Choose a mascara in deep graphite or cool black, and avoid browns with a warm cast.
Brows
Ash medium brown
#7A6E72
Cool dark taupe
#5E5660
Fill in your brows with a cool ash brown matched to your natural hair color, with no warm reddish tones.
Lips
Cool pink mauve
#C08898
Muted plum
#9A6878
Pale pink nude
#D4A8B0
Go for cool pink-mauve shades close to your natural lip pigmentation, or slightly deeper toward plum.
Highlighter
Rosy pearl
#D8C8CC
Silver glow
#C8C4CC
Apply a pearly or rose-silver highlighter to the cheekbones, and avoid golden or warm shimmer.
06 / 09
Face Map
Where and how to apply makeup
1Highlight
2Contour
Even skin tone
A lightweight foundation with a cool undertone smooths unevenness without a mask-like effect.
Eyes
Soft, cool shadows in lavender and mauve bring out the gray-green color of the iris.
Brows
Well-defined yet soft brows in cool brown frame the face and add expression.
Lips
Cool mauve or rosy nude enhances the natural lip color and harmonizes with the complexion.
Contour
A subtle cool contour instead of bronzer sculpts the features without warming up the face.
Step by step
1
Base and primer
Apply a lightweight pore-smoothing primer with a cool or neutral undertone. It sets your makeup and smooths the skin.
2
Foundation and concealer
Apply a foundation with a cool, rosy undertone using a beauty blender sponge. Dab a cool porcelain concealer under the eyes and over any discoloration.
3
Contour and blush
Contour the sides of the nose and the temples with a cool taupe. Sweep a soft mauve blush onto the apples of the cheeks, blending up toward the temples.
4
Eyes
Apply a lavender base across the entire lid, mauve in the crease, and cool graphite along the lash line. Blend softly. Line the upper lash line with an ash-toned eyeliner.
5
Brows and mascara
Fill in your brows with a cool ash brown using short strokes. Apply cool black mascara to the upper and lower lashes.
6
Lips and setting
Apply a cool pink-mauve gloss or lipstick. Set your makeup with translucent loose powder and a setting spray.
Best brushes
Fluffy powder brush
Tapered blush brush
Dense buffing brush
Small blending brush
07 / 09
Hair Analysis
A healthy, natural color for you
Hair profile
Medium · Smooth · Cool ash tone
ColorNatural medium brown with a distinctly ashy, cool tone
ToneCool, ashy, with no golden or red highlights
ThicknessMedium strand thickness
DensityMedium density
TextureSmooth, straight, or with a slight wave
VerdictHer natural color fits the Soft Summer type perfectly; it's worth keeping or enhancing with cool highlights
Best colors
Cool ash brown
Dark cool espresso
Medium ash blonde
Plum brown
Light ash blonde
Highlight ideas
Warm golden brown
Honey blonde
Chestnut red
Warm chocolate
Caramel balayage
To avoid
Warm golden blonde
Copper red
Warm mahogany
Warm platinum blonde
Intense black with a warm cast
Direction
✓Keep or enhance your natural cool, ashy brown tone - it's your best hair color.
✓If you want to go lighter, choose cool ash highlights or babylights in a cool blonde.
✓Avoid warm, golden, and red dye tones, which clash with your skin's cool undertone.
✓Darker versions of cool brown or plum brown are an elegant alternative to your natural color.
✓Regularly use a silver or blue toning shampoo to neutralize warm tones that appear after coloring.
Care
Use a sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner to preserve the cool tone of your color.
Once a week, use a hydrating mask that strengthens the hair structure.
Protect your hair from the sun with a UV spray that keeps the color from turning warm.
Apply a heat-protectant serum before using a flat iron or blow dryer to keep hair smooth.
Trim the ends regularly every 8-10 weeks to keep your hair looking healthy and in shape.
08 / 09
Best Hairstyles
Cuts that flatter your features
What works best
Cool highlightsAsh or platinum highlights reinforce the natural cool tone and add depth.
Smooth finishSleek or gently waved hair plays up the elegance and softness of this coloring type.
Medium lengthA lob or bob at collarbone length frames the face beautifully and highlights the features.
Soft updosLoose buns and half-up styles with soft face-framing strands harmonize with this type.
The best cuts for you
Option 1
Collarbone length with light layers starting at the jaw