If you want to contour with concealer, you’ll need a shade that’s slightly darker than your skin tone — specifically, one to two shades darker. This will help create those natural-looking shadows you’re after. Again, it’s a good idea to choose a concealer from the same collection as your blemish concealer. So, what does “undertone” mean in the first place? Undertones refer to the colors that sit under the surface of your skin that stay the same, even when the seasons change. The three traditional types of undertones are warm, cool and neutral. You can wear whatever color jewelry you like, but if you want something that complements your skin undertone keep the above in mind. An easy way to determine your undertone is to look at the color of your veins at your wrist: If your veins appear bluish or purple you have a cool undertone, if your veins look green you have a warm undertone, and if your veins appear to be a mix of both, you likely have a neutral undertone. If you have a warm undertone, you’ll want to use a concealer with coordinating undertones, and the same goes for skin with a cool undertone. This applies whether you’re choosing an exact match or a darker shade to create shadows for contour.

description":"Think using concealer to disguise dark circles and blemishes requires pro skills? Avoid these common mistakes and you’ll be well on your way to the makeup big leagues." id": "https://www.lorealparis.ca/en-ca/age-perfect/age-perfect-radiant-concealer/age-perfect-radiant-concealer-ivory", If you burn rather easily in the sun, there’s a good chance you have a cool undertone. On the other hand, those who tend to tan will have warm or neutral undertones. If you have a neutral undertone you're also likely to burn first and then tan. We rely on the L’Oréal Paris True Match Color-Correcting Crayon to get the job done. Use peach for fair to light skin tones, bisque for light to medium skin tones, and orange for medium to dark and deep skin tones. Applying bronzer or blusher is a key beauty basic, but it’s important to use the right shade and application technique for you. So how do you choose the right shade of blush or bronze to complement your skin tone? And how do you decide between the two? In this tutorial, we’ll guide you through everything you need to know to apply bronzer and blusher like a pro. "Easily match your undertones and complexion with this foundation that offers the best match possible. Available in 47 true-to-skin shades, the color coding system of this foundation precisely lays out the undertones to best match your complexion. Flip your wrist over and take a peek at your veins. If the color of your veins leans toward the blueish-purple end of the spectrum, you have a cool undertone. If your veins look slightly greener, you have warm undertones. If you’re unable to really nail down what color your veins are — or you have a mix of green and blue veins — that means your skin undertone is likely neutral. id": "https://www.lorealparisusa.com/beauty-magazine/makeup/face-makeup/how-to-determine-undertones", description":"Whether you’re looking for light coverage, a mattifying effect or minimize fine lines, this L'Oréal Paris Foundation 101 can help you find the right make-up for you."

description":"As we get older, our eyes will begin to show signs of ageing. After all, the skin around our eyes is thinner and more delicate than the rest of our face – eye wrinkles and crow’s feet around the eyes is completely normal, but there are ways to better manage them and reduce their appearance, if you’d like to.

You might be surprised at just how easy it is to reduce the appearance of crow’s feet eyes and those annoying wrinkles.

" description":"It’s one of the most important skincare products, but what is serum – and how is it best applied?

If you’ve ever asked yourself any of these questions, you’re not alone! Ultimately, serum is a product that is generally water-based and when applied to the skin can penetrate deeply and target skincare concerns like wrinkles. It will often contain moisturising ingredients like hyaluronic acid.

Serums have a number of benefits. As they’re so light, they don’t feel too heavy on your skin and absorb fast, while they soothe sensitive skin too, so they’re often a good choice for people with oily or blemish-prone skin. They nourish skin while preventing dryness and offer a glowing finish, while improving the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles – these small bottles can be pretty powerful!

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" While you can absolutely accessorize with both, take a minute to really consider which metal looks best on you. Gold jewelry will complement a warm undertone since they both share similar color palettes of yellow and golden hues. Silver jewelry tends to look better on a cool undertone for similar reasons; the metallic color looks better against the bluish hues of a cool undertone. Those with a neutral undertone look good in both. I want my under eye concealer to do exactly what this one promises: Minimize the appearance of dark circles, brighten, and have minimal settling. If you’ve tried a concealer or two, you know how hard it is to find one that does it all! A long time favorite of mine is NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, for its lightweight feel, radiant finish, buildable coverage, and beautiful wear. I’ve seen some talk that Age Perfect is a dupe for Radiant Creamy, but, I’m going to be honest. If it’s going to be a NARS dupe, it’s gotta perform. Let’s jump into L’Oreal Age Perfect Concealer Review. Promises vs. Performance: Radiant, illuminated skin. Keep in mind that skin undertones and skin tones (complexions) are two different things. Skin tone represents the color on the surface of your skin that can change due to sun exposure or other lightening or darkening treatments like lasering and tanning. You can have fair skin and cool undertone, dark skin and warm undertone, etc.

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We recommend always testing a few concealer shades and purchasing at least two since your skin tone will likely change with the seasons, and because you may need concealer to perform other tasks besides covering up blemishes. If you’re on the hunt for a concealer for mature skin, try the L’Oréal Paris Age Perfect Makeup Radiant Concealer with Hydrating Serum, which is formulated with hydrating ingredients and won’t settle into lines. Think of it as an eye cream and eye concealer in one. id": "https://www.lorealparisusa.com/beauty-magazine/makeup/face-makeup/how-to-choose-a-concealer-shade", Use L’Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Blush in a shade that contains the letter C in its description as this confirms the color works well with a cool undertone. The super blendable formula hides blemishes while adding a natural touch of color to cheeks. If you have a light complexion, opt for the soft pink hues of Baby Blossom C1-2 or Tender Rose C3-4 that leave a natural-looking pigment on cheeks. For those with medium to dark complexions try the brighter pink shade Rosy Outlook C5-6 or the slight berry shade Spiced Plum C7-8 to add definition to your face.