Light Summer
Cool, delicate, and airy. Think of a misty morning.
The Light Summer Palette
Why these colors work
Because you have cool undertones and muted coloring, these shades create harmony with your skin rather than competing with it. They smooth your complexion and bring focus to your eyes.
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Lips
Cheeks
About Light Summer
Light Summer is soft, cool, and delicate. You have light coloring with cool undertones—think of a misty summer morning. Powder blue, dusty rose, lavender, soft pink, and cool mint are your signature colors. You're the lightest and softest of summer seasons.
Your Light Summer Characteristics
Skin Tone
- Fair with cool pink undertones
- May have rosy cheeks
- Burns easily
- Skin has delicate, cool quality
Hair Color
- Ash blonde or light brown
- Soft mousy brown
- Cool-toned hair with no warmth
- Hair has soft, muted appearance
Eye Color
- Soft blue, grey, or green
- Light hazel
- Cool-toned eyes
- Eyes have gentle appearance
Key Difference: Lighter and softer than Cool Summer, cooler than Light Spring
Your Best Colors to Wear
Neutrals (Build Your Wardrobe Foundation)
Accent Colors (Add Personality)
Avoid These Colors
Complete Makeup Guide for Light Summer
Lip Colors
Dusty rose, soft pink, cool berry, lavender-nude. Avoid orange, coral, warm red.
Cheek Colors
Soft pink, dusty rose, cool mauve. Avoid peach, bronze, warm tones.
Eye Makeup
Soft cool colors—lavender, grey, soft blue, mauve. Light and soft. Avoid warm browns, orange, gold.
Recommended Makeup Brands
Clinique, Bobbi Brown (cool ranges), RMS Beauty. Look for 'cool,' 'dusty,' 'soft' descriptions.
Build Your Light Summer Capsule Wardrobe
Shopping Guide
Look for 'soft,' 'dusty,' 'powder,' 'cool' descriptions. Brands like COS, Arket, Ganni often carry soft, cool colors perfect for Light Summer.
Light Summer Celebrity Examples
These celebrities are often identified as Light Summer and showcase how beautiful this season can look:
Note: Celebrity season identifications are based on public analyses and may vary by analyst.
Frequently Asked Questions
What colors to avoid as a light summer?
Avoid bright saturated colors, warm tones (orange, coral, golden yellow), dark heavy colors, and pure black. These overwhelm your delicate, light coloring. Stick to soft, cool, light colors.
What is the best color palette for a light summer?
The best palette includes soft, cool, light colors: powder blue, dusty rose, lavender, soft pink, cool mint, light aqua, soft white, and cool light grey. These delicate colors harmonize with your light, cool coloring.
Do light summers wear silver or gold?
Light Summers look best in silver, white gold, or platinum. Gold is too warm and creates harsh contrast. Choose cool-toned metals that complement your cool undertones.
Can a light summer wear black?
Pure black is too harsh and heavy for Light Summer's delicate coloring. Choose soft charcoal, cool medium grey, or soft navy as your darkest neutrals instead.
Can Light Summer wear bright colors?
Bright colors overwhelm Light Summer's delicate coloring. Stick to soft, muted tones for a harmonious look.
What's the difference between Light Summer and Soft Summer?
Light Summer is primarily light (delicate colors); Soft Summer is primarily muted (greyed colors). Light Summer is lighter; Soft Summer is more muted.
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