5 Brands That Offer Foundations With Olive Undertones
Finding the perfect foundation match can be a struggle, especially for those with olive undertones. While many beauty brands focus on warm, cool, or neutral shades, olive skin tones often fall somewhere in between, leaving many of us with foundations that appear too orange or too pink. The good news? Some brands have caught on to the need for more variety, and they now offer foundations specifically designed for olive undertones.
Here are five brands that cater to those with this unique skin tone.
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What are Olive Undertones?
Olive undertones are a mix of yellow and green hues. People with olive skin often find that foundations with warm or neutral undertones appear too orange, pink, or ashy on their skin. Olive undertones can range from light to deep, and finding the right match can be a challenge without a foundation that specifically addresses these shades.
How Can I Tell if I Have Olive Undertones?
A good way to check if you have olive undertones is by looking at your skin in natural light. If your skin has a slight green or ashy tint, or if you struggle to find a foundation that doesn’t turn too warm or cool, you likely have olive undertones. You may also find that gold jewelry looks great on you, but silver doesn’t clash either; both metals complement olive skin.
checking the color of your veins is a popular method to help determine your skin’s undertone, including whether you have olive undertones. If your veins appear greenish but your skin doesn’t fit into typical warm or neutral undertones, you likely have olive undertones. Olive skin has a mix of yellow and green tones, which can make your veins appear greener.
How to Determine if You're a Warm Olive or Neutral Olive
Determining whether you have warm or neutral olive undertones involves looking at how colors, veins, and sunlight affect your skin. Warm olives tend to look best in earthy tones and gold jewelry, with greenish veins and skin that tans easily. Neutral olives can pull off both cool and warm shades, with veins that appear blue-green and a mix of tanning and slight burning in the sun.
5 Brands That Offer Foundations With Olive Undertones
1. Haus Labs Foundation for Olive Undertones
List of colors with Olive undertones: (from darkest to lightest)
470 Medium Deep Cool (Golden Olive Undertones)
440 Medium Deep Cool (Golden Olive Undertones)
330 Medium Cool (Golden Olive Undertones)
260 Light Medium Cool (Golden Olive Undertones)
190 Light Cool (Golden Olive Undertones)
2. NARS Light Reflecting Foundation for Olive Undertones
List of colors with Olive undertones: (from lightest to darkest - if you have light skin, skip this one)
VANUATU M3.5 - Medium to medium-deep with warm undertones, and an olive tone
TAHOE MD2 - Medium-deep with warm undertones, and an olive tone
MACAO MD4 - Medium- deep to deep with warm undertones, and an olive tone
NEW CALEDONIA D2 - Deep with warm undertones, and an olive tone
IGUAÇU D3 - Deep with neutral undertones, and an olive tone
3. Dior Backstage Foundation for Olive Undertones
List of colors with Olive undertones: (from lightest to darkest - if you have dark skin, skip this one)
2WO Warm Olive
3WO Warm Olive
4WO Warm Olive
4. Armani LUMINOUS SILK Foundation for Olive Undertones
List of colors with Olive undertones: (from lightest to darkest)
3.5 Light to Medium, Olive
6 Medium, Olive
7.8 Tan, Olive
9 Tan to Deep, Olive
11 Deep, Olive
14 Very Deep, Olive
5. Charlotte Tilbury AIRBRUSH FLAWLESS Foundation for Olive Undertones
List of colors with Olive undertones: (from lightest to darkest)
5.5 Neutral, Medium shade with Olive Neutral Undertones
5.5 Warm, Medium shade with Yellow Olive Undertones
7.5 Neutral, Medium-Tan shade with Olive Neutral Undertones
7.5 Warm, Medium-Tan shade with Yellow Olive Undertones
Understanding whether you're a warm or neutral olive can help you find the perfect foundation match. By testing colors, checking your veins, and observing how your skin reacts to sunlight, you can better identify your undertone.
Take your time experimenting with different products, and remember that the perfect match is out there! Feel free to explore the brands we’ve highlighted to find the best foundation for your olive complexion.
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