Personal Color Analysis 💋

The latest trend in K-beauty is to find your personal color along with beauty items that match your skin tone. Check out the skin tones of popular K-Pop artists, such as Jennie from Blackpink, Jang Wongyoung from IVE, and Wendy from Red Velvet! If you're traveling to Korea soon, make sure to drop by one of the personal color shops listed below!

Personal color is a beauty concept that identifies the most flattering shades for each individual. Tones are generally categorized as warm, such as Spring Warm and Autumn Warm, or cool, like Summer Cool and Winter Cool. Recently, more detailed categories, including neutral tones, have gained popularity, reflecting a more personalized approach. Korean beauty brands offer a variety of products tailored to these tones. By aligning your makeup and style with your personal color, you can fully enhance your appeal. Make the most of Korea’s beauty expertise by getting a personal color analysis and stocking up on matching beauty items!

This tone uses bright and warm shades, complementing soft and vibrant colors like peach, cream, and coral. For a radiant and lovely look, natural skin tones combined with warm hues create a charming and lively appearance.

This tone pairs well with bright colors that have a bluish undertone. Subtle shades without strong contrasts create a crisp and refreshing appearance. Those with a Summer Cool tone often have a pinkish complexion, and transparent makeup suits them better than heavy makeup.

This tone complements warm and rich colors, such as brown, khaki, and mustard, evoking the essence of autumn. These shades create an elegant and composed look. As a warm tone, it’s best to avoid overly bright or cool colors that can clash with the natural warmth.

The winter cool tone exudes a refined and icy elegance. Those with this tone often have fair or rosy undertones. While the color spectrum for this tone is narrower than others, it emphasizes both low-saturation and high-saturation colors. Cool shades with a hint of blue are the defining feature, enhancing the tone's sophisticated charm.

A quick and easy way to determine your personal color is by using mobile apps like ZAMFACE, SODA, or DRESSIKA. These apps analyze a photo of your face and even offer virtual hair color and makeup matching tools for added convenience.

For a quick check anywhere, examine the veins on the inside of your wrist under natural light. If the veins appear green, you may lean toward warm tones; if they appear blue, cool tones might suit you better. Additionally, warm tones are associated with golden-brown eye colors, while cool tones align with gray or dark brown eyes.

The most accurate and professional method involves visiting a personal color shop, where consultants place various fabric swatches under your face to identify the best colors for you. A session typically costs between KRW 100,000 and 200,000 and may also include advice on makeup and fashion styles.

Conveniently located near Gangnam Station, it provides courses with interpretation services in English and Chinese. Visitors can also try makeup products recommended during the consultation. After the session, an online diagnosis report is available on their website.

A renowned color diagnosis shop in Gangnam, often featured in popular Korean variety shows. The consultation provides detailed recommendations on cosmetic products by brand and shade, making it especially helpful for shopping. Visitors also receive a physical color sample card with their ideal shades for easy comparison during shopping.

Located near Hongdae, this personal color shop is run by the same consultant who provided color analysis for the cast of Running Man. The most popular course among visitors is the "LAVENDER" course. The option includes personal color diagnosis, makeup, recommendations for makeup items and accessories, and bone structure analysis.

Taeyeon from Girls Generation received her color diagnosis from the shop. The shop offers various unique courses beyond standard diagnosis, including passport photo sessions and wedding packages. The wedding course is especially popular for couples, combining personal color analysis with wedding dress fittings and accessory recommendations.

Run by an expert with more than 10 years of experience and over 30,000 consultations, this studio offers hair and makeup color analysis with product recommendations. The "Advanced Personal Color D Course" is a popular choice, featuring foundation and lip swatch tests. With the ability to accommodate up to four people at a time, it’s perfect for group visits with friends.