Hints of rich and juicy jewel-toned makeup are the perfect way to add a little pop to your wedding-day look. Before you hit the shops in search of ruby-, emerald- and sapphire-coloured cosmetics, consider your skin tone and eye colour. By choosing hues based on these features, you are guaranteed to have a balanced and super-stunning look. Not sure which colours will complement your features? We’ve got you covered. Read on to discover which jewel shades will work best on you.
If you have…
Fair skin
Just because you have a porcelain complexion doesn’t mean you can’t wear bold colour. It’s just about sticking in the right colour family to ensure you won’t be overpowered by a strong shade.
Your best bet is to stick to the blues, from light aquamarine to rich sapphire. These colours will give you the wow factor without looking overdone.
Colours to avoid: Harsh black and orange, which can make your skin look sallow.
Medium skin
Your warm olive skin works especially well with earthy and spicy tones, which are rich and muted rather then bright and clear. That is not to say you won’t be able to don any of the jewel-toned shades. Try golden amber colours for your eyes and deep ruby red for your lips.
Colour to avoid: Sapphire pink. Something about the cool undertones doesn’t work well with your warm complexion.
Dark skin
The bolder the better when it comes to picking your jewel tones. Your deep rich complexion looks best with luxurious shades like emerald, red, purple and turquoise. You’re the envy of all other complexions because virtually all the bold colours will complement you.
Colour to avoid: Stay away from shades like amber that will wash you out.
If you have…
Brown eyes: Emerald green and light blue topaz.
Green eyes: Pink sapphire, ruby red and purple amethyst.
Blue eyes: Canary yellow and bright orange.
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