= Complexion vs. Skin Tone vs. Undertone COMPLEXION • Overall appearance • Tone + texture + clarity • Changes with age, sun, hormones • Determines skincare needs CHANGEABLE You can improve it SKIN TONE • Surface color • Amount of melanin in epidermis • Shifts seasonally with tanning • Determines foundation shade CHANGEABLE Tanning changes it UNDERTONE • Hue beneath surface • Cool / warm / neutral • Never changes (biologically fixed) • Determines color flattery (jewelry, makeup) UNCHANGEABLE Fixed for life The Full Picture You can change your tone. You cannot change your undertone. Your complexion is the sum of both — plus everything you do to your skin. TONE UNDERTONE COMPLEXION