FAIR, white or morena complexion, the right choice of color (in makeup and clothing) that will blend to your skin tone will either make you look cool or warm, vibrant, relaxed and refreshed.

Here’s how:

* Examine your underarms in a natural light. If the veins in your skin appear blue, you have cool skin tones. If the veins have a more greenish tint, your coloring is warm.

* Hold fabric swatches near your face. Earth tone colors, such as orange, brown and yellow typically are a better match for warm skin tones, while blue-based colors and jewel tones compliment cool skin tones.

* Note the type of skin that you have. Pale skin, true olive, or dark skin with bluish or red undertones indicates a cool coloring. If you turn golden brown when you tan or have golden undertones, you are warm.

Since cool skin tones are generally more common than warm coloring, wear cool or neutral colors if you are unsure which skin tone you have. Try a neutral foundation if your makeup makes you look too pink or yellow.