FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
Plain answers to the beauty questions we hear most - written for beginners and for melanin-rich skin.
- How do I find my undertone?
- Try the white-versus-cream test and notice how foundations behave on you. On deep skin, the vein test is unreliable, so lean on whether shades read orange (more neutral or cool than you thought) or ashy (too light or cool).
- Why does my foundation turn orange?
- It has usually oxidised, reacting with your skin's oils over a few hours, or the undertone runs too warm. Test a stripe and wait before buying, and try a more neutral shade.
- What makeup does a beginner actually need?
- A moisturiser, a no-white-cast sunscreen, a foundation or tinted moisturiser, a concealer, a setting powder for deep skin, a pigmented blush or bronzer, and a lip product.
- How do I match foundation to deep skin?
- Match your undertone first, test on the jawline down to the neck, check it in daylight, and wait to see if it oxidises. If you are between two shades, the slightly deeper one usually looks more natural.
- What causes dark spots on Black and brown skin?
- Most often post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation: the skin makes extra pigment after a spot or irritation heals. Daily sunscreen and gentle products are the main ways to prevent and fade them.
- Which sunscreen has no white cast?
- Look for formulas designed for deep skin - often tinted, or chemical rather than heavy mineral ones. Always patch test on the jawline before committing.
- How do I stop foundation looking cakey on textured skin?
- Prep with hydration, apply a thin layer with a damp sponge, and powder only where you need it rather than all over.
- Is Tone Beauty free?
- Yes - you can chat with our AI beauty assistant and get personalised foundation and skincare guidance for free.
- What blush or bronzer shows up on deep skin?
- Pigmented berry, brick, terracotta and deep warm shades. Sheer pale tones tend to disappear.
- Can my skin type or undertone change?
- Skin type can shift with age, climate and hormones, so retest occasionally. Undertone stays the same.