Wash your face and wait 15–20 minutes
Check your skin in natural daylight
Look at the overall shade of your skin
Compare your skin to common complexion categories
Note whether your skin appears fair, light, medium, tan, deep, or dark
Observe how your skin reacts to sun exposure
Check whether you burn easily or tan easily
Look at the color of veins on your wrist
Determine whether your undertone appears warm, cool, or neutral
Compare your face, neck, and chest for color consistency
Use a white sheet of paper next to your face to compare contrast
Take a clear photo in natural light for reference
Consider that complexion can change with tanning, redness, or skin conditions
If needed, ask a dermatologist or beauty professional for assessment