I was a bit surprised by the result. Does it mean I suit cool, light pink-toned makeup? I don’t feel that I do
When you receive the result Soft Summer, it’s common to wonder how cool your makeup really needs to be. The palette sits on the cooler side but picks up a slightly warmer touch from Soft Autumn, which means you don’t have to stick to ice-cold or distinctly pink-toned shades.
Makeup colours that work for Soft Summer
- Neutral tones – choose beige, taupe, and other mid-tones that don’t lean too much towards pink or yellow.
- Mauve – a mild blend of pink and purple that often looks natural and sophisticated.
- Ash brown – works well for eye makeup and brows, creating a soft effect without becoming too warm.
How to think about it
- Test different shades in natural daylight and without other makeup to see how they interact with your skin tone.
- Compare with inspiration from this Instagram post and the guide on Dream Wardrobe.
- Trust your instincts – if a colour doesn’t look or feel right, it’s perfectly okay to try something else.
Soft Summer is more about muted and balanced hues than strictly cool pink tones. If a colour feels wrong, you can always adjust it and see whether a warmer shade works better. The aim is to enhance the face and even out the skin tone without letting the colour take over.
Use the analysis as a guide rather than a rulebook, and remember that experimenting is the key to finding the shades that make you feel most at home.
Also read Soft Summer or Light Summer?. For personal guidance, you can book our digital colour analysis.