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Pale Cool Beauty Picks


The Viral CoverGirl Yummy Big Oil Stick Review: A Lip Oil for Hydration?
I tried the viral CoverGirl Yummy Big Oil Stick in Berry Big Deal to see if it works as a lip oil for hydration. Here’s how the sheer berry shade looks, wears and feels on dry lips.
amy cottreau
Sep 810 min read


Fall Nails: 20 Beautifully Chic Colors and Trends to Try
Fall nails are getting richer, moodier, and seriously glossy. From burgundy and blackberry to cat-eye effects and cool chrome, these chic colors and trends will take your manicure straight into fall.
amy cottreau
Sep 27 min read


$5 e.l.f. Lip Stain Markers Review: Ballet Core & Mauvelous
Are you e.l.f.ing kidding me? These lip stain markers were only $5 each. I tested Ballet Core and Mauvelous on cool-toned skin, and one shade was so good I'd 100% buy it again.
amy cottreau
Aug 259 min read


COVERGIRL Sterling Blue Review: Is This $6 Cool-Toned Eyeshadow Actually Good?
Can a $6 eyeshadow actually deliver a beautiful cool-toned look? I tested COVERGIRL Sterling Blue to see how its buttery, frosty blue formula looks on the eyes, how well it builds, and whether this Y2K-inspired shade is worth picking up.
amy cottreau
Aug 198 min read


Natasha Denona Mini Xenon Palette Review: Is It Really Cool-Toned?
I put the Natasha Denona Mini Xenon Palette to the test with real swatches and eye looks. Here’s how its icy grays, silver, and smoky shades actually perform on cool-toned skin.
amy cottreau
Aug 1410 min read


Winter Color Season Guide: How to Tell If You're a Winter & the Best Colors and Makeup
The winter color season is known for cool undertones, high contrast, and vibrant colors. This guide will help you identify your season and choose flattering colors, hair shades, and makeup.
amy cottreau
Jul 297 min read


Autumn Color Season Guide: How to Tell If You're an Autumn & the Best Colors and Makeup
Think you might be an Autumn color season? Learn how to identify your subtype, discover your most flattering colors, and find makeup that complements your warm, rich coloring.
amy cottreau
Jul 235 min read


Spring Color Season Guide: How to Tell If You’re a Spring & The Best Colors and Makeup
Not sure if you’re a Spring color season? This guide breaks down how to tell, the three Spring types, and the best colors and makeup to bring out your natural warmth and glow.
amy cottreau
Jul 104 min read


Cool Summer Makeup: The Best Colors, Styles, and Products for Soft Cool-Toned Beauty
If you've discovered you're a Cool Summer, choosing makeup becomes much easier. Learn which blushes, lip colors, eyeshadows, and complexion products work best with your soft, cool-toned coloring, plus shopping tips to help you avoid common mistakes.
amy cottreau
Jun 105 min read


8 Cool-Toned Celebrities and the Beauty Tips We Can Learn From Them
From Anne Hathaway's love of cool pink blush to Lupita Nyong'o's skincare-first philosophy, these cool-toned celebrities offer beauty inspiration for every skin tone.
amy cottreau
Jun 87 min read


Beauty Influencers: Friends or Foes?
Beauty influencers can help us discover amazing products, techniques, and trends, but they also shape unrealistic beauty standards, encourage overconsumption, and blur the line between honest reviews and advertising. This article explores the growing debate around influencer culture, filters, sponsorships, parasocial relationships, and whether beauty creators are truly helping consumers or simply selling to them.
amy cottreau
May 2611 min read


Cool-Toned Concealer Guide: 4 Picks That Actually Stay True (No Yellow Surprise)
Finding a cool-toned concealer that actually stays true can be frustrating. These 4 options don’t pull warm, plus a simple trick to prevent grey under eyes.
amy cottreau
May 184 min read


Urban Decay Tease Eyeshadow Review: Is It Actually Cool-Toned?
Urban Decay Tease looks like the perfect cool-toned taupe, but does it actually stay true on the skin? Here is what it really looks like with swatches and wear.
amy cottreau
May 114 min read


Pale Cool Undertone: Why Your Makeup Looks Yellow (And How To Fix It)
If your makeup never looks quite right, this might be why. Here’s how to tell if you have a pale cool undertone in minutes.
amy cottreau
May 44 min read


Dealing With a Very Yellow Foundation? This Easy Hack Instantly Fixes the Tone
Bought a new foundation and now it looks too yellow on your skin? This simple purple blush hack helps tone it down and bring it back to a more natural, cool-toned match.
amy cottreau
Apr 274 min read


5 Best Cool-Toned Eyeshadow Palette Options That Stay True on the Skin
Finding a cool-toned eyeshadow palette that actually stays true on the skin isn’t always easy. These 5 options are flattering, wearable, and won’t pull warm on cool undertones.
amy cottreau
Apr 204 min read


Cool-Toned Lipstick Shades: 8 Flattering Picks That Won’t Pull Warm
Created by PaleCoolBeauty on Canva Pro If you’ve ever put on a “pink” lipstick only to see it turn peach or orange within minutes, you’re not imagining things. Finding the right cool-toned lipstick shades can feel like a full-time job when most formulas lean warm, even when they claim to be neutral. The good news is that there are shades that stay true. You just need to know what to look for and which ones actually deliver in real life. In this guide, we’re going through cool
amy cottreau
Apr 133 min read


Cool Undertone Lipstick Skin Tone Chart: How To Pick Shades That Actually Work
If your lipstick keeps pulling orange, your undertone might be the issue. This simple chart helps you find cool-toned shades that stay true and actually suit your skin.
amy cottreau
Apr 63 min read


Cool Nail Colors: 10 Shades That Flatter Cool Undertones
Struggling with cool nail colors that turn warm on your hands? Here’s how to find shades that actually stay cool-toned and flatter your undertones.
amy cottreau
Mar 304 min read


Hair Color for Cool-Toned Skin: Shades That Actually Flatter (Not Fight) Your Undertone
If your hair color always feels a little off, your undertone might be the reason. This guide to hair color for cool-toned skin breaks down the shades that actually work.
amy cottreau
Mar 185 min read
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