colors for skin tone

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Neons can make you sallow. Pastels can make you look wan and gray. But jewel tones—from smoky quartz to pale citrine—make anyone look glowy. Here’s how to pick the shade that’s exactly right for you.

If you've got brown eyes and blond hair (usually known as: highlighted darker hair), go with amethyst. Darker colors will make you look drab, but the blue notes in this rich purple warm up your skin tone.