Find Your Perfect Fake Tan: A Colour Base & Skin Undertone Quiz

Ever applied fake tan and thought,
“Why does this look unreal on my friend but not on me?”

It’s not bad luck — it’s usually a colour base mismatch.

Take this quick quiz to work out your skin undertone and which fake tan colour base will suit you best. No experience needed, no wrong answers.

Grab a pen… or just keep a mental tally 😉

Question 1: What Colour Are Your Veins?

Look at the veins on your wrist in natural light.

• A) Mostly blue or purple

• B) Mostly green

• C) A mix of both / hard to tell

Question 2: How Does Your Skin React to the Sun?

• A) I burn easily and go pink

• B) I tan quickly and go golden

• C) I tan gradually with minimal burning

Question 3: Which Jewellery Looks Best on You?

• A) Silver

• B) Gold

• C) Both suit me

Question 4: What Happens When You Use Fake Tan?

• A) It often pulls orange or too warm

• B) It sometimes looks dull or yellow

• C) It usually looks fine but can be unpredictable

Question 5: Your Natural Skin Tone Is Closest To…

• A) Fair to light with pink undertones

• B) Medium to olive with warm undertones

• C) Neutral or deeper with no obvious undertone

Question 6: What Kind of Tan Do You Love?

• A) Soft, natural, “your skin but better”

• B) Warm, bronzed, holiday glow

• C) Deep, rich, noticeable colour

Mostly A’s: Green Base Is Your Best Match 💚

You likely have cool or pink undertones, which means green-based tans will be your best friend.

Green bases work to counteract redness and pink tones, helping your tan develop into a clean, natural bronze instead of turning orange.

Green base is ideal if:

• You’re fair or redness-prone

• You’ve had orange tans before

• You’re new to fake tan

• You want a balanced, natural glow

If you’ve ever been scared of fake tan — this is your safe zone.

Mostly B’s: Violet (Purple) Base Is Calling You 💜

You likely have warm or yellow undertones, which means violet-based tans will suit you beautifully.

Violet helps neutralise yellow tones, giving your tan a richer, deeper finish that still looks clean and bronzed.

Violet base is ideal if:

• You tan easily

• You love a deeper result

• You’ve found some tans look dull on you

• You’re an experienced tanner

This base is perfect for event-ready colour.

Mostly C’s: You’re Flexible (Lucky You) 🤍

You likely have neutral or olive undertones, which means you can wear more than one colour base depending on the look you want.

You can:

• Use green base for a softer, natural finish

• Choose violet for deeper, bolder colour

• Experiment with ash or neutral bases

Your skin plays well with others — depth and application will matter more than the base itself.

Still Not Sure? That’s Normal

Many people don’t fit perfectly into one category — and that’s okay.

If you’re torn between options:

• Start with a green base

• Choose a lighter depth

• Focus on good blending and prep

Balanced always beats bold.

Final Tip: Your Perfect Tan Is About Balance, Not Darkness

The goal isn’t the darkest tan possible — it’s the one that looks the most natural on you.

Once you match your colour base to your undertone:

• Your tan looks better in photos

• Fades more evenly

• And feels effortless to wear

And that’s when fake tan becomes fun instead of stressful.