Main Season:
Winter
Coolness, clarity, and dramatic intensity
When snow spreads its white blanket and the air is crisp and cold, Winter’s colors shine at their clearest. Winter is the coolest and highest-contrast of the seasons, with a sharpness and elegance reminiscent of jewels: pure, clear colors without a trace of warmth. Here you’ll find what defines Winter, how the sub-seasons differ, and which celebrities tend to be used as references.
What all Winter sub-seasons share
All three Winter sub-seasons should embrace cool contrasts and avoid warm or overly soft tones. Winter is the coolest and most high-contrast of the seasons — clean, clear colors that recall jewels, without a trace of warmth or softness. Makeup should be cool and defined, and silver is usually more flattering than gold.
How the sub-seasons differ
Bright Winter is the clearest and most vivid — electric blue, hot pink, pure black. True Winter is the coolest and most classic — ruby red, emerald, ice blue. Deep Winter is the darkest — burgundy, pine, charcoal.
Where to start if you’re unsure
Look at the intensity of your coloring first. If your features are striking and vivid with high contrast, start with Bright Winter. If your coloring is icy, balanced, and clearly cool, try True Winter. If your coloring is rich and dark, explore Deep Winter.
Sub-Seasons
Each main season has three sub-seasons with distinct nuances and temperatures.
Could this be you?
Tick the ones that match. Three or more isn’t a verdict, but it’s a good sign you should start in the Winter family.