I know, I know—flipping your wrist over and staring at your veins feels deeply unscientific. But trust me, it’s the cheat code. If your veins look blue or purple, you’re likely cool toned. If they lean green or olive, you’re probably warm toned.
One morning, my friend Sarah did this in a coffee shop. She held her wrist next to a banana and announced, “My veins look like a river in winter.” She is cool toned. I, on the other hand, have veins that look like they’re wearing army fatigues. I am a walking autumn leaf.
Still unsure? Try the white paper test. Hold a plain white piece of paper next to your face in natural light. If your skin looks pinkish or rosy next to the white, you’re cool. If it looks yellowish or peachy, you’re warm. It’s that simple.
