If self-tanners were one-size-fits-all, we’d never have to worry about that dreaded orange look. “Making sure you find a self-tanner that matches your skin tone and undertones is crucial in making sure your tan appears natural,” says celebrity makeup artist Ariel Tejada. Tanning expert Jordan Cook adds, “We each have a different skin tone, so we can’t depend on the same products being able to correct everyone.”
Match Point
Experts agree the quickest way to uncover your skin’s undertone is by way of the “wrist test.” Take a look at the color of your veins, instructs Tejada. “If they lean more green, you have warm undertones.” If your veins appear blue, you have cool undertones, and if you are seeing a mix of both, Cook says your undertone is considered neutral.
