It would be interesting to know what made me a slightly “harder” case to analyse, if there’s time for a brief answer?

When a colour analysis is particularly tricky, it’s often because certain features point in different directions. In your case, the leading result was Soft Summer, but because you mentioned Spring in the form, we wanted to take a second look to be completely sure that no warm season suited you better.

Why could Spring have been relevant?

• You may feel that certain warmer colours, such as soft orange or peach, can work.
• Your skin tone has elements that aren’t distinctly cool, which sometimes hints at Spring warmth.
• The lighting in your photos might initially give the impression of more clarity than a typical Soft Summer has.

When we compared the truly clear and warm Spring colours, however, it became apparent that they drew attention away from your face. The muted, somewhat cooler tones from Soft Summer suited you better and created a calmer overall look.

What characterises Soft Summer?

• Muted colours with low contrast – nothing should be too loud or strong.
• A slight hint of warmth borrowed from autumn means that some softly warm shades work, but the palette is fundamentally cool.
• The mix of cool and soft means silver or rose gold is generally preferable to clear gold for both jewellery and makeup.

Conclusion

You were a “harder” case mainly because we needed to rule out Spring properly. When we saw how the clear Spring colours affected your skin and eyes, we could confidently settle on Soft Summer. The most important thing for you is therefore to stick to soft, muted tones and avoid colours that are too strong or golden-yellow.

Read more about the difference between seasons in Soft Summer or Light Summer?. You can always book a Bespoke Analysis if you want an even more detailed review.