What is Skin Tone? Here's How to Check and the Types You Need to Know

Implovers, have you ever been curious about what skintone you have? Many are still confused about differentiating it from undertone, even though both are equally important for determining makeup choices, hair colors, and the most suitable clothing colors.

Now, in this article, Lora will introduce Implovers to get to know skin tone more closely, what common skintones are encountered, and how to check it yourself at home without hassle.

What Is Skin Tone?

Skin tone is the color of the skin surface influenced by the pigment content or melanin in the body. Interestingly, two people with similar-looking skin colors may not necessarily have the exact same skin tone because each person has different levels of melanin.

Knowing your own skin tone is important, Implovers. Besides helping to determine the right makeup colors, this information is also useful when choosing hair colors or clothes that enhance your appearance.

What Skintones Should You Know?

Generally, skin tone is distinguished based on its underlying hue, ranging from those tending towards yellowish (warm), reddish (cool), to a combination of both (neutral). In addition, skin tone can also be categorized in terms of brightness, ranging from fair, light, medium, tan, to deep.

If Implovers are curious about what medium to tan skin tone is, this category usually refers to skin colors that tend towards olive to brownish—skin colors that are quite common among many Indonesians. Skin tones in this range have their own advantages because they tend to be more flexible in experimenting with bolder or more natural makeup colors.

How to Check Your Skin Tone at Home

Before starting, it's a good idea to cleanse your face with warm water and facial wash first, then let your skin dry naturally for about 15 minutes without using moisturizer or toner, so that your skin condition remains neutral when observed.

Here are some methods Implovers can try:

1. Compare with white paper Stand under neutral sunlight, then hold a plain white paper near your face while looking in the mirror. If your skin appears yellowish, it means you have a warm skin tone. If it looks pinkish instead, you likely have a cool skin tone.

2. Test with gold and silver jewelry Bring gold and silver-colored accessories close to your face alternately. The color that makes your skin look healthier and radiant is the most suitable for you. If gold looks better, it indicates a warm tone, while if silver looks better, it means a cool tone.

3. Observe the blood vessels on your wrist Position your wrist facing direct sunlight. If the blood vessels appear greenish, it indicates a warm tone. If they tend to be bluish, it means a cool tone.

4. Check the skin color behind your ear Ask someone to pay attention to the skin color behind your ear in a well-lit room. A yellowish hue indicates warm, while pink or redness indicates cool. If it's hard to conclude, you may fall into the neutral category.

5. Try under different lighting Stand under yellow and white lights alternately. If your skin looks better under yellow light, it indicates a warm tone. Conversely, if it looks better under white light, it means a cool tone.

If after trying various methods above the results still feel ambiguous or the answers vary, chances are Implovers have a neutral skin tone. The good news is, owners of neutral skin tones usually find it easier to find suitable foundation and have more flexibility in experimenting with lipstick colors and clothing.

Colors Suitable for Warm Skintone

If Implovers already know they have a warm skin tone, there are several color options that can enhance your appearance. For clothing, earth tone colors like mustard, orange, caramel brown, and olive green usually blend well with your skin tone. As for makeup, colors like golden, honey, peach, and coral will look more natural and brighten your face.

Choose a Foundation that Blends with Your Skin Tone

After knowing each skin tone, the next step is to choose the right foundation so that your makeup looks natural, not like a mask. If Implovers are looking for options that can be adjusted to various skin tones, Implora Even Better Liquid Foundation could be a worthwhile option to try.

This foundation has a natural matte finish with a lightweight and buildable formula, so it can be layered as needed to blur facial imperfections without feeling heavy. Ingredients like Pearl Extract, Caviar, Collagen, and Aloe Vera in it also help maintain skin moisture, so the end result still looks like natural skin all day long.

If Implovers prefer a dewy and glowing finish rather than matte, especially for those with dry, combination, or normal skin, Implora Healthy Glow Cushion can also be a comfortable daily wear alternative. In addition to providing light to medium coverage evenly, this cushion contains Hyaluronic Acid to help maintain skin moisture while giving a healthy and radiant appearance all day long.

Know Your Skin Tone, Boost Your Confidence

So, Implovers, no need to be confused anymore about what skintone is and how to find out. With a little simple experiment at home, you can discover makeup colors and clothing that truly highlight the natural beauty of your skin. Happy trying, Implovers!

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