Posted by Edwardses on September 04, 2026 at 12:13:51:
In Reply to: Hello from a beginner forum member posted by glacier on June 12, 2026 at 10:06:30:
Hey people,
I've been endeavoring to figure out whether I align with Deep Winter or Deep Summer, and to be honest, it's been pretty tricky. I have dark hair and a skin tone that's hard to nail down—my undertone is pretty difficult to define, so it's tough to tell which palette suits me best. Some of the Deep Winter colors like the rich navy blues and pure black really emphasize a sharpness in my face, but then I notice that some of the more muted, dusty plums and greys from Deep Summer also make me look even and less harsh.
The difficult thing is that both palettes have overlapping cool, deep tones, so it's hard to see the minor differences in how they interact with my skin. Sometimes, when I wear clothes or scarves from each palette, the lighting changes everything—I can look vibrant one moment and lackluster the next.
I did find some useful comparison charts online that highlight the key differences between Deep Winter and Deep Summer, especially around undertones and contrast levels, which helped a bit skin tone analysis . But even with those, it's still a hurdle because my skin doesn't lean clearly cool or warm, and my dark hair and eyes don't really make it clearer either.
Has anyone else had this back-and-forth with these deep, cool seasons? How did you wind up deciding which palette fits you better? Are there specific subtle cues or tests that helped you figure it out without going for a full professional analysis? I'd really appreciate any tips or personal stories so I can stop feeling stuck between these two palettes. Thanks so much!