How to select your Foundation shade using the new shades codes
Locate your Level and Undertone in the shade code (given above next to the shade name). Where they meet is your exact shade.
For example, if your skin tone level is level 1, and your undertone is warm, you would be L1*W1 Buff (lightest) or L1*W2 Cream (slightly darker, more intense than Buff).
1. DETERMINE YOUR LEVEL
L E V E L: The depth of your natural skin tone.
L1 - light
L 2 - medium
L3 - medium-to-dark
L4 - dark
L5 & L6 - intense dark
2. DETERMINE YOUR UNDERTONE
U N D E RT O N E : Undertones are designated as Warm - W, Neutral - N, or Cool - C.
The number next to the symbol of your undertone shows the intense/darkness of the tone.
Warm (W): Does your skin have a golden or olive hue? Do you get more compliments when you wear browns, dark greens, oranges or yellows? If yes to most of these questions, then your undertone is Warm.
Neutral (N): Does your skin have an even-toned, neutral hue that is neither pink nor golden? Does any clothing colour suit you well? If yes to most of these questions, then your undertone is Neutral.
Cool (C): Does your skin have a pink or rosy hue? Do you get more compliments when you wear pinks, purples, blues and white? If yes to most of these questions, then your undertone is Cool.
