Yellow undertone skin
Yellow undertone skin has a golden, peach or butter-colored cast under the surface. It is the clearest form of a warm undertone and can occur at every depth of skin.
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Camel
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Screen colors vary. Check fabric in daylight before you buy.
Signs of a yellow undertone
- Veins on the inner wrist look green or greenish.
- Gold jewelry makes your skin look glowing.
- Cream and ivory flatter you more than stark white.
- Skin tans golden and tends to burn less than it tans.
Warm and golden undertone
A warm undertone is the broad family, and a golden undertone is a warm undertone with a visible shimmer of yellow. Both do best with colors that echo the warmth in your skin instead of fighting it.
Colors that suit yellow undertones
- Clothing: camel, olive, rust, coral, mustard, warm teal and cream.
- Metals: yellow gold and copper.
- Makeup: peach and coral blushes, warm nude and brick lipsticks, bronze eyeshadows.
Colors to be careful with
Icy pastels, stark optical white and blue-based pinks can make yellow undertones look washed out or sallow. Wear them away from the face or choose softer, warmer versions.