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Cool Summer

Cool, soft, blue-based

Also called True Summer

Cool and slightly softened, like a garden just after rain. Blues, roses and grays with no warmth creeping in.

An illustrative mood for Cool Summer — not the complete palette. The full palette comes with a personal analysis.

Neutrals
Metals

Silver, pewter, white gold.

Lips

Rose, raspberry, cool plum-pink.

Harder to wear

Tomato red, camel, golden yellow.

Worth buying

Clean makeup for Cool Summer

A living collection of cleaner-beauty makeup in shades that suit this season. It updates as things change, so nothing here goes stale.

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Worth finding

Summer clothing inspiration

A broader summer collection — inspiration for the family, not a precise twelve-season palette.

Browse summer colors

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Other summer seasons