Facing Different Looks Under the Light

Let these hints give a better tint

In the morning, you spent a good 15 minutes applying makeup and perfecting your face to display it to the world. During the commute to the office, you catch a glimpse of a pinkish-red zit destroying your face-art that took so long to refine. “Ugh,” you grumble to yourself, as you wonder why your 20/20 Lasik-improved vision didn’t catch the flaw at home. There’s no need to blame your eyes. It’s the light that would be the culprit in this case. Today, the Lite Source will uncover little sinister tricks lighting hues can play on your beauty routine.

One of the major differences in lighting is the color tint the light gives off. Here are a few different ways colored hues and tones can affect your makeup application:

Red-tinted lighting

Under a red tinted light, darker makeup may appear more profound and vibrant. This especially goes for red makeup, such as ruby-red lipstick or red blush.

Blue-tinted lighting

When makeup is applied under a blue-tinted light, a complexion will often appear paler and washed out. A blue-tinted light can also make reddish makeup appear slightly violet or grey.

Green-tinted lighting

Lighting with a green tint will have a similar affect as a blue tint. Skin tones may appear lighter.

Yellow-tinted lighting

A yellow –tinted light can intensify any sort of red and yellow pigment that is applied to the face or body.

The chart below can help sort out color differences under even more tinted lighting:

COLOR OF PIGMENT	COLOR OF LIGHT
	Violet	Blue	Blue-green	Green	Yellow	Orange	Red	Purple
Violet	Deep violet	Dark violet	Dark violet	Violet	Dark brown	Dark brown	Dark gray	Dark violet
Blue	Light blue	Deep blue	Light bluish gray	Light blue	Dark bluish gray	Black	Gray	Blue
Blue-green	Dark blue	Very dark blue	Dark bluish gray	Dark green	Greenish blue	Dark greenish brown	Black	Dark blue
Green	Bluish brown	Light olive green	Light greenish gray	Intense green	Bright green	Dark green	Dark gray	Dark greenish brown
Yellow	Scarlet	Greenish yellow	Greenish yellow	Greenish yellow	Intense yellow	Yellow-orange	Red	Orange
Orange	Scarlet	Light brown	Light brown	Light brown	Orange	Intense orange	Intense orange-red	Scarlet
Red	Scarlet	Purplish black	Dark maroon	Maroon	Bright red	Orange red	Intense red	Red
Purple	Reddish purple	Dark violet	Maroon	Purplish violet	Light brown	Maroon	Reddish brown	Deep purple

Table courtesy of rosco.com

Want a more even tinted-tone all around? Apply your makeup under natural lighting. You will have a much easier time seeing all of the little imperfections that can cause embarrassment.

The Lite Source offers Beauty by OttLite. This handy makeup mirror is made to bring out the true pigment in every tone. It consists of two natural OttLite bulbs that will illuminate skin just right.

   Beauty by OttLite

Have any questions or makeup tips in regards to today’s blog? Let us know!

~Charlene Marie