Have you ever wondered why wearing certain colours make your eyes sparkle and your complexion glow, while others seem to make you look dull, sallow or simply washed out? The secret lies in the art of colour theory, a personalised approach to makeup that takes into account your unique skin undertone and features.
Understanding your undertone – whether it’s warm, cool or neutral – is fundamental to the process. The undertone forms the basis for selecting makeup shades that complement your natural colouring, enhancing your features and creating a harmonious look.
The idea of personal colour analysis has a history spanning decades. It began with the four season colour theory by Swiss theorist Johannes Itten, who used the analogy of seasons to group colours. This approach gained popularity in the 1980s as “seasonal colour analysis”, categorising people into four seasons
