Warm undertone

Warm undertone: how to recognise it

Your undertone is the subtle hue beneath the surface of your skin. It doesn't change, even if you tan in summer, whereas your skin tone is how light or dark your skin is. A warm undertone has a golden or peach hue. Look at the veins on the inside of your wrist in daylight: if they look greenish and gold suits you better than silver, you probably have a warm undertone. If your veins look bluish, see cool undertone, and if you see both, see neutral undertone.

Foundation for warm undertones

Two shades of our foundation have warm undertones: 03 biscuit for light to medium skin and 05 caramel for medium skin. Note that despite its name, 02 warm sand has a neutral undertone. The foundation is moisturising, with medium coverage that you can build up layer by layer, and it has SPF 15. Hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and vitamin E care for your skin while you wear it. It is fragrance-free and dermatologically tested. If you're unsure, click Find your shade on the product page. Tell us your skin tone and undertone, and we'll suggest the shade that suits you.

Blush for warm undertones

Blush 01 is peach/coral with a light golden shimmer and is good for tanned skin with golden undertones. Blush 03 is brown with a warm undertone and gives the most natural look, and you can also use it to sculpt your cheekbones. The blush is a cream that you dab on with your fingers. It melts into the skin, dries to a soft, powdery finish and lasts all day. It is fragrance-free and made with nourishing almond oil and apricot kernel oil. Smile and dab it onto the apples of your cheeks and out towards your temples. Read more in the guide Everything you should know about blush.

Always try a new shade along your jawline in daylight. The right one blends into your skin without a line between your face and neck. In summer you may need a darker shade, but your undertone is still warm. If you want to give your skin the best start under makeup, find your routine.