Caramel skin tone

Caramel skin is a warm, medium-deep tone with golden or amber depth. It carries rich colors well and glows in warm metals.

Caramel shades

  • Tan
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  • Caramel
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  • Brown
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Best colors

  • Emerald, teal, burgundy, mustard, cobalt
  • Terracotta, olive, warm cream
  • Gold jewelry and bronze accents

Makeup

  • Bronze, copper and warm plum eyeshadows
  • Berry, brick and warm nude lipsticks
  • Golden or peach highlighter

Hair colors

Chocolate, chestnut, caramel highlights, auburn or burgundy tones all flatter caramel skin.

Frequently asked questions

Jewel tones such as emerald and cobalt, and warm earthy shades such as mustard and terracotta.

Skin tone (or depth) is how light or deep your skin is. Undertone is the hue under the surface: warm (golden or peach), cool (pink or blue), neutral or olive. Two people with the same depth can have different undertones.

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