While neutral undertones are versatile, they come with their fair share of difficulties when it comes to makeup. Finding base products that match skin tones with neutral undertones, without making it look orange or pink, can sometimes be a hassle. House Of Makeup offers makeup products specially crafted to suit skin tones with a neutral undertone.  

What Is Neutral Undertone?

People with neutral undertones can wear both warm and cool makeup shades. Balanced tones—like soft nudes, rose, peach, mauve, and neutral browns—tend to complement them best without looking too yellow or too pink.

What Role Does Undertone Play In Makeup?

Undertones play an important role in how seamlessly your makeup blends into your face and accentuates your natural complexion. Undertone is different from skin tone; skin tone indicates the surface color of your skin, how fair or deep it appears. Whereas undertone is the subtle color underneath that gives your surface skin a tinge of either yellow, olive, pink, or neutral. When it comes to makeup, you definitely need to choose the right tone, but also focus on your undertone match, otherwise your base makeup can look dull/ashy or orange-ish. 

Base products like concealer, skin tint, and foundation blend seamlessly into your skin when they match your undertone, creating a smooth, natural-looking finish. Even if the shade matches your skin tone, the wrong undertone can make your makeup look ashy, too orange, or unnatural. For neutral undertones, products labeled neutral usually work best, as they balance both warm and cool tones and help the skin look even and radiant.

How To Identify Neutral Undertone?

The first step in buying base makeup products is to identify your undertone. Here’s how to check your undertone:

Vein Test:

If you see a mix of green, blue, and purple veins, you likely have a neutral undertone. 

If you primarily have green veins, you likely have a warm/olive undertone.

If your veins appear blue or purple, your undertone is mostly cool.

Jewelry Test:

If typically both gold and silver jewelry suits your skin, you are likely to have neutral undertones.
Gold jewellery typically suits warm undertones, while silver jewellery best complements people with cool undertones.

White Fabric/Paper Test:

Hold up a piece of white paper or cloth against your face. If your skin tone appears ivory/grey, you likely have a neutral undertone. If your skin tone tends toward yellow/olive, you possibly have a warmer undertone. And if your skin appears pinkish, you mostly have a cool undertone.

Introducing House Of Makeup

At House Of Makeup, all our products are formulated with non-comedogenic, hypoallergenic ingredients. This means all our makeup products can be safely used on sensitive skin or skin prone to acne, breakouts, and inflammation. 

The House Of Makeup Difference

• Premium products at affordable prices

• Crafted to suit Indian skin shades and undertones

• Non-comedogenic and hypoallergenic ingredients

• Formulated in accordance with the strict EU Cosmetic Directive, which bans over 1300+ toxic ingredients

• 100% vegan, cruelty-free

• Paraben-free, sulphate-free, mineral-oil-free

House Of Makeup Shade Suggestion For Neutral Undertones

Face Anything Skin Tint

House Of Makeup Face Anything Skin Tint is formulated with a skin-first approach, combining the benefits of a BB and CC cream, and is great for daily use. Unlike most moisturising tints that offer sheer coverage, the House Of Makeup Skin Tint offers light-to-medium coverage, which makes it a perfect foundation alternative. 

Shade Recommendation

• For Fair Skin Tone with Neutral Undertone: F02, F05

• For Fair to Light Skin Tone with Neutral Undertone: FL10,

• For Medium Skin Tone with Neutral Undertone: M05, M15

• For Deep Skin Tone with Neutral Undertone: D15

Zoom-In Concealer

Zoom In crease-free Concealer is a liquid concealer with a creamy, hydrating texture, designed as a skincare-infused makeup product. Our concealer’s long-wear formula ensures that your base stays put for up to 12 hours, without creasing or flaking.

Shade Recommendation

• For Light Skin with Neutral Undertone: L01

• For Medium to Deep Skin Tone with Neutral Undertone: MD02

Tips For Flawless Execution Of Makeup

1. For a smooth base, always begin with well-prepped, hydrated skin

2. Align your base product not only with the depth of your skin but also with your undertone

3. To prevent a cakey look, apply skin tint/foundation in a thin, buildable layer

4. Blend completely, paying particular attention to the hairline and jawline

5. Before using powder to set cream products, let them settle

6. To keep the skin looking natural rather than flat, use a light setting

7. For a unified look, pick hues that go well with your undertone

8. To prevent mismatches, examine your makeup in natural light

9. Apply a setting spray last to secure everything for a long-lasting makeup look