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Makeup for a Cool Undertone: Where to Place Contour, Blush, Brows, and Highlight

If you have a cool undertone - pink, red, or bluish - you’ll look best in cool-toned makeup and strategic placement that enhances your natural features.

Makeup for a Cool Undertone: Where to Place Contour, Blush, Brows, and Highlight

How to Identify a Cool Undertone

Cool undertones usually show pink, red, or blue hues in the skin. Your veins may appear blue or purple, silver jewelry looks best on you, and your skin may burn easily in the sun. Unsure of your undertone? Makeup Check AI can scan your selfie to confirm, so you never have to guess.

Contour Placement for Cool Undertones

  • Choose a cool, taupe, or gray-based contour powder or cream - never warm, orange, or golden shades, which can look muddy on cool skin.
  • Apply contour just below your cheekbones, blending upward. Use Makeup Check AI to identify your face shape for more precise placement (e.g., along the jawline for round faces, or just at the temples for oval faces).
  • Lightly contour the sides of the nose and along the hairline if desired, always blending well to avoid harsh lines.

Blush and Highlight Placement

  • Opt for blush in cool pink, berry, mauve, or blue-based red shades. Avoid peach or orange tones.
  • Smile and apply blush to the apples of your cheeks, then sweep slightly upward toward the temples for a lifted look.
  • For highlighter, choose icy pink, pearl, or cool champagne. Dab on the tops of cheekbones, bridge of nose, and brow bone for a natural glow.

Brow and Lip Color Tips

  • Brows look most natural with cool-toned taupe or soft brown pencils and powders. Avoid reddish brow products.
  • For lips, stick to cool pinks, berries, blue-reds, or mauves for a flattering finish. Steer clear of orange or coral lipsticks.

Personalize Your Look

For the most tailored makeup placement, scan your face with Makeup Check AI. You’ll get recommendations based on your unique face and eye shape, plus exact undertone, so you can confidently apply makeup that suits you best.

Warm, cool, neutral or olive? Makeup Check AI reads your undertone from a selfie so you stop buying the wrong shade.

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FAQ

How do I know if I have a cool undertone?

Look for pink, red, or blue tones in your skin, blue or purple veins, and if silver jewelry flatters you. You can also scan your face with Makeup Check AI to confirm.

What contour shade works for cool undertones?

Use cool, taupe, or gray-based contour. Avoid orange or golden tones, as they can look unnatural on cool skin.

Which blush colors are best for cool undertones?

Choose blush in cool pink, berry, mauve, or blue-based red shades. Stay away from peach or orange blushes.

Where should I apply highlighter on cool skin?

Apply a cool-toned highlighter to the tops of your cheekbones, bridge of your nose, and brow bone for a natural, radiant look.

Can Makeup Check AI help with makeup placement?

Yes, Makeup Check AI analyzes your selfie to detect your exact undertone, face shape, and features, giving you personalized makeup placement tips.