Cool Winter · makeup

Makeup for a Cool Winter.

Cool Winter makeup follows the same rule as your wardrobe: shades that match your cool undertone flatter you, while shades that fight it look harsh or muddy. Your most flattering lips are cool red and fuchsia; your foundation should sit on a cool / pink base; and your natural metal is bright silver or chrome. Here are the exact lip, blush and metal shades — with hex codes — plus how to choose foundation and what to skip.

Lips

Blush

Foundation & concealer

Choose a cool / pink undertone and match it to your jaw in natural daylight — not the back of your hand, which is often a different shade. If your foundation looks orange or too warm by midday, the undertone is wrong for you. Keep concealer one shade lighter in the same undertone.

Metals & finish

Bright silver or chrome jewellery and warm-vs-cool-matched hardware pull your makeup look together. For eyes, stay within your palette’s medium-deep neutrals and accents rather than reaching for colours far cooler or warmer than your natural colouring.

What to skip

Avoid lip and cheek shades in the opposite temperature to your undertone — they’re the ones that make you look tired. For the complete picture (full palette, wardrobe and the colours to avoid), see your Cool Winter guide, or find your season first with the free quiz.