15 makeups for olive skin that value this undertone

Knowing the specifics of the skin is something very important. That’s because the details influence from the choice of sunscreen to the ideal makeup tones, for example. With that in mind, makeup artist Giordana Paiva tells a little about what olive skin is, ways to identify it, product tips and more!

What is olive skin?

According to Giordana: “when we think about the color of our skin, it is important to remember that it has a tone, which can be lighter or darker, and an undertone, which is a background of color that we see on our skin.” Giordana says that the undertones can be more yellowish, pinkish or greenish, the last being the olive skin undertone. “It can appear on any skin tone and is a common undertone in Brazil thanks to our great miscegenation. Olive skin can have a more yellowish appearance, but it harmonizes better with cold colors, and usually doesn’t have that golden and vibrant look of a really warm/yellowish skin, being more opaque and even a little pale”, explains the makeup artist.

How to identify olive skin?

Wondering if your skin is olive skin? Giordana also tells how to identify. Just look at the tip she gave: “one of the ways to identify olive skin is to think about how you look when you are in the sun, in the case of olive skin it is common to get a darker tan and tend to be grayish, they also tend to stain easily. In addition, the lips tend to have a more rosy background.”

When choosing makeup, the makeup artist explains that: “in general, makeup brands do not manufacture specific skin products for olive skin. Some options are to test the available options and identify the one that works best. Always remember to check that the undertone is suitable when viewed in natural light.”

Now, do you want to see it in practice? Check out the makeup product tips!

Makes for olive skin without mistake!

The makeup artist separated some product tips for those with olive skin. For being quite individual, she indicated broader combinations and products that serve well in most cases.

• Dalla MakeUp/Neutral Undertone Concealer: One way to give that green background to foundations is to mix in some green concealer, this product from Dalla works well for dark foundations.
• Liquid Concealer/Bruna Tavares Verde: this green concealer works well on lighter skin tones.
• Velvet liquid eyeshadow/BT Velvet Khaki: is another product that can also be used in this correction. The color is more of a military or moss green.
• Quem disse, Berenice/Verde Colored Concealer: Quem disse, Berenice’s colored concealer line works well, because it has ready-made colors for variations of each undertone: salmon, yellow, lilac and green.
• Mac Foundation/Studio Fix Line: this is the one with the most variation in tone and undertone. The “C” are specific for olive skin.

15 photos of makeup for olive skin to rock!

Here are 15 photos of olive skin with beautiful and different looks. Now it can be easier to see what olive skin looks like with a variety of makeups. See below!

1. Olive skin is very common

2. The light and colorful combination looks great on her

3. As with more elaborate hairstyles and makeup

4. Enhancing face tones

5. Be the coldest

6. Or warmer

7. Red lipstick in these cases enhances the beauty even more

8. Like this example of beautiful makeup!

9. Use different tones to your advantage

10. Combine makeup and hairstyles that make your face stand out

11. If you are looking for makeup that looks natural

12. Or for parties and events, the highlight is evident

13. As well as accessories of the moment, like the bandana

14. Colorful necklaces and piercings

15. Don’t forget: your feature is the key to your beauty!

Olive skin is much more common than you might think, isn’t it? Including famous (inter)nationals, such as Juliana Paes and Meghan Markle. If you liked this content, you’ll love to know that we have an article about skin types!