Hello world!

Robertnek - September 1, 2026

Hey everyone! I’ve been exploring those phone camera undertone tests at home to identify my skin’s undertone, but I’m coming across something odd. I did a test first thing in the morning around 7:30 a.m. near my bedroom window and got a cool undertone result. Then, just after lunch at about 1 p.m., I redid the test by the living room window and this time it suggested a warmer undertone. I know my skin doesn’t actually change tones that much during the day, so I’m pretty sure it has to do with the daylight changing and how it hits my face on camera. For example, the morning light from the east-facing window is mild and somewhat blue, but the afternoon light is brighter and warmer because of the west-facing window. I even tried transitioning from natural window light to a white LED lamp but still got inconsistent results. I found an insightful blog post that explains how daylight temperature and where you sit can really affect the appearance of skin tones in photos, which clarified a lot for me personal color analysis . I’m curious if anyone else has experienced inconsistent undertone readings depending on the time of day or lighting conditions? Is there a recommended time — like maybe mid-morning or late afternoon — to do these tests to get more reliable results? Also, are there any solid indoor lighting configurations that mimic natural daylight well enough to make these skin tone tests give reliable readings? I’d love some insight or even just personal experiences from the community, because I want to make sure I’m not getting inaccurate information from a tool that’s supposed to help me figure out my natural colors. Thanks in advance!

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