5 Colors of Kibeno Age: Color Theory + Light Science

The scientific fact – Color Theory + Contrast: It’s not about “don’t wear this,” it’s about the “contrast” between your skin tone and the outfit. After age 50, skin becomes less pigmented (melanin) and less radiant, so some colors reflect light in a way that accentuates wrinkles and dullness. 1. Why do some colors “fill up”? Our skin has a warm or cool undertone. When you wear a color that’s too close to your pale skin tone, there’s “low contrast,” and your face gets lost in the outfit. When you wear a bright color, there’s “high saturation,” making any dullness or redness in the skin more noticeable. 5. Colors to be wary of near the face: Neon/Strong Mustard Yellow. Reason: It reflects yellow light onto the skin. It makes the skin appear dull (yellow undertone) and accentuates dark circles. Its science: Yellow is a complementary color to purple, and dark circles have a purple hue. Dull Beige/Dusty Gray: Reason: Low Contrast. If your skin is fair and cool, beige blends in and makes the face look washed out, as if you’re not wearing anything. Muddy