Summer Color Type – Cool, Fresh, and Harmonious Beauty

Do you feel like specific colors make your face shine while others make you look tired?

The summer color type is cool, harmonious, soft, and naturally fresh. The magic of summer colors lies in their cool, blue-based tones, which bring brightness and freshness to the face.

Summer color type traits – do you recognize yourself?

Summer color type skin is usually cool-toned and may have a rosy or olive undertone. Eyes are often blue, gray or green, and hair naturally has ashy undertones.

Skin tone: Cool, rosy or translucent.
Eyes: Gray-green, blue-gray, blue or gray.
Hair: Ashy light or medium brown, without warm undertones.

Summer Color Type Palette – Soft Harmony

Summer colors are powdery, pastel, and muted. They create a natural harmony and make the skin glow.

Recommended shades for summer:

Pink and lavender shades: Powder pink, orchid pink, and lavender bring softness to the face.
Cool blues: Bluebell, navy, and sky blue emphasize the brightness of the eyes.
Soft greens: Aqua and sea green create a natural, fresh impression.

Frequently asked questions about the summer color type:

What is the summer color?

Summer colors are cool, muted, and pastel. Soft shades of blue, pink, and lavender bring freshness and brightness to the face.

How do you recognize yourself if you have a summer color type?

Test tip: Take two scarves: a clean, cold white and a warm, soft creme white. See which brightens and refreshes the skin and which makes it dull.

How do you recognize pastel shades?

Pastel shades are soft and hazy, muted versions of bright colors.

How can you distinguish between cold and warm shades?

Cool shades have a blue base, such as lavender or ice pink. Warm tones are based on yellow and are more suitable for spring and autumn.

Summer color type makeup tips in brief

Cool and subdued shades are suitable for summer color type makeup, which bring a natural glow to the face without strong contrast. Soft pinks, berry shades and cool gray-browns work perfectly.

Foundation: Cool-based, light and natural finish.
Blush: Pink, berry and cool peach.
Eyeshadow: Gray, cool lavender and silver tones.
Lipstick: Cool rose red, berry tones and cool nude tones.
Liner: Amethyst, navy blue
Lip color: Dark gray or blue

Minimalist tip: Use rose blush on both lips and eyelids!

Find makeup products according to your color type:

Lipsticks for summer color type
Eyeshadows for summer color type
Makeup foundations for summer color type:

Ivory: Neutral, cool shade for very fair skin
Bisque: Neutral shade for fair skin

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Get detailed instructions on clothing colors, makeup shades, color combinations and the use of black.

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