Before and After: Cool Taupe and Charcoal Blue

Amanda: Before and After

This is Amanda wearing a cool taupe and a charcoal blue. 

Before: Deepened shadows around her face and eyes

The undertones of her skin are warm. So when she wears this pink-based taupe, which is a cool color, she does not look her best. See how the shadows darken under her eyes? See how all the natural lines are her face deepen? And her eyes lose their luster?

After: Lightened and brightened skin and eyes

Compare Amanda in taupe to her wearing charcoal. This charcoal has some blue in it that brings out her eyes. Her face looks lighter because the color of her shirt isn't adding shadows to it. Beautiful though Amanda is, when she wears colors that match her skin undertones, then she looks her best. 


When you're looking for your best colors, look for colors that brighten and lighten your face.