We are updating the “Am I Olive?” post to require photos that include various kinds of lighting and no base makeup*. The reason we ask for multiple lighting is because smart phones tend to automatically color correct and add certain color filters. Because each phone does it differently, the more information our community can get, the better we can help you find your skintone. We recommend no makeup photos, but will make some exceptions if the makeup photos can help identify undertones. IE group photos, foundation swatch tests.

As our previous rule, we still require multiple photos and at least one must include face, neck and/or part of your chest/torso because olive tones tend to appear around the collar bones, armpits, and neck. Here are some suggestions on how to take good photos:

1. Filtered sunlight is the best. This can be right next to a window that doesn’t have direct sunlight or outdoors under shade. A photo on a cloudy or snowy day can also work.

2. Holding a small, folded piece of white printer paper could help white balance. Smart phones still throw white balance off, but it's a start.

3. We don’t recommend indoor lighting photos as lights can vary from very warm/yellow to very cool/blue. If you must include them, please let us know.

4. Golden hour/sunset photos are too warm to gauge undertones.

5. Group shots are also helpful to compare undertones.

6. Avoid wearing strong colors that might reflect on your skin. Neutral colored clothes and environment are best, but we understand those aren't easy to control.

For additional technical photographing help, please refer to this post.

Our mod /u/Lady-Aethelflaed has kindly provided examples of the variety of lighting we are looking for to determine olive undertones. She also has great examples if you want to draw out your face for privacy