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💄 Makeup
Find makeup inspiration, product recommendations, and tutorials designed to complement your coloring. From foundation and blush to lipstick and eyeshadow, discover shades and techniques that help you look and feel your best.


Blush Placement for Every Face Shape: Where to Apply Blush for Your Best Look
Your blush might be gorgeous, but are you putting it in the right spot? 👀 This blush placement guide shows exactly where to apply blush for round, oval, square, heart, diamond, and long faces, plus how different placements can change your whole look.
amy cottreau
Sep 227 min read


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


$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


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 205 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-Toned Foundation: How to Choose a Shade That Won’t Turn Yellow
Cool-toned foundation can be difficult to find, especially when many shades lean warm or yellow. This guide explains how to identify cool undertones and choose foundation shades that blend naturally without turning orange or muddy.
amy cottreau
Mar 104 min read


How to Tell If You Have Cool-Toned Skin: 6 Easy Tests
If you are unsure whether your skin has cool, warm, or neutral undertones, a few simple tests can help you figure it out. These six easy methods can reveal whether you have cool-toned skin so you can choose makeup, hair colors, and clothing that truly flatter your complexion.
amy cottreau
Mar 25 min read


6 Cool-Toned Contours That Won’t Turn Muddy
Cool-toned contour can make a huge difference for pale skin, especially if most contour products pull orange or muddy. This guide explains how to find cool-toned contour shades that mimic natural shadows and create subtle definition without looking warm.
amy cottreau
Feb 265 min read


Makeup for Cool Undertones: How to Pick the Right Products Step by Step
Photo by Anderson Guerra on Pexels If you have ever followed a viral makeup tutorial only to end up looking slightly orange, muddy, or just off, you are not imagining things. Choosing the right makeup for cool undertones requires a different approach than what most mainstream tutorials recommend. For those of us with pink, red, or blue undertones, warmth does not look sun-kissed. It looks mismatched. Lipstick turns coral instead of berry, bronzer goes orange, your foundation
amy cottreau
Feb 247 min read


Cool-Toned Blush : 6 Flattering Shades That Will Not Turn Peach
Finding a cool-toned blush that stays pink instead of turning peach can be surprisingly difficult. These flattering blush shades are perfect for cool undertones and pale skin, helping you achieve a natural rosy flush without warm color shifts.
amy cottreau
Feb 237 min read


Cool-Toned Bronzers for Pale Skin: 4 Lovely Options That Will Not Turn Orange
Finding a bronzer that works for pale, cool-toned skin can be challenging because many shades lean orange. These cool-toned bronzers add natural warmth and subtle definition without turning muddy or overly warm on the skin.
amy cottreau
Feb 195 min read
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