How to Find the Perfect Shade of Red for Your Skin Tone

Valentine's Day is just around the corner and you know what that means. Red everywhere! You may be inspired to even wear a little, but if you're like most women, you may discover that finding the right shade of red isn't the easiest thing to do. But don't worry though, because I'm going to break down how to find the shade that's perfect for you.

 If you do know what your skin tone is and you have fair skin with cool undertones then mid tone reds like cherry, ruby, scarlet, and apple would add some warmth and won't appear harsh against your skin. And if you're fair skin with naturally red hair; cool, brighter colors like candy red will showcase your beautiful red hair in the best way!  (see the color chart for examples)

If you have a medium-light skin tone then a deeper, luscious, darker hue is perfect for warmer skin tones. Think the shade of blood. That rich hue will compliment your skin tone the best.

If you have a golden skin tone, you can really rock a variety of shades from a deep, vivid red such as ruby to a vampy red like a jam.

If you're a woman with medium skin and have yellow undertones and if you have tan skin with warm undertones the orange-ish reds like candy red or other hues with a tiny bit of tangerine will look dynamic on you. If you're a brunette, don’t be afraid to wear this shade of red. I know some women think that  brown and orange don't look good together but this color pairs amazingly well with brown hair. 

If you have dark skin with warm undertones then reds like ruby cherry, and lipstick will provide a gorgeous contrast to your darker skin. 

And finally, if you have dark skin with cool undertones you can pretty much wear any color but a berry would look especially flattering against the skin.

I hope this information is helpful when finding your perfect Valentine's Day look  or just in finding the right shade of red for you. 

Valentine's Day is just around the corner and you know what that means. Red everywhere! You may discover that finding the right shade of red isn't the easiest thing to do.

Use this red color chart to find the best red hues for you.