How to Tell If You Have NEUTRAL Undertones (Without the Wrist Test)

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If you’ve been told to look at the veins on your wrist to find your undertone, you can skip that step. Veins do not predict undertone. This is outdated and inaccurate information. Undertones are the muted colors that lie subtly beneath the skin’s surface. They never change. While the skin above the surface may change due to sun exposure or flushing (that is your overtone), your undertone is always going to be the same. Neutral undertones don’t lean strongly warm or cool, which is why they’re often misidentified.

Signs You May Have Neutral Undertones

1. Both warm and cool shades can work
Neither side dominates—balance matters more than temperature.

2. True neutral foundations disappear
Not warm, not cool—just neutral—these match best.

3. Extreme tones look off
Very orange or very pink makeup feels disconnected from your skin.

4. You adapt easily to color changes
Different lip or blush tones look fine depending on depth and saturation.

5. Your skin looks even, not reactive
Less obvious flushing or sallowness compared to cool or warm skin.

6. There is no winner in the gold vs. silver jewelry test
When you test gold and silver jewelry against your face, both metals work well with your skin.

7. Both white and cream look good on you.
When you do the T shirt test comparing white vs. cream, both work well against your skin.

Bottom line:
If you can wear both warm and cool makeup but extremes never quite work, you likely have neutral undertones.