21/09/2025

ON SUNDAY September 21, 2025 theSunday Special IV

Malaysians have diverse and rich skin tones. It’s essential to consider the unique characteristics of each individual.

It’s rewarding to see clients embrace colours they once avoided, only to realise how radiant they look.”

Find the right tone for your skin BY DAYANA SOBRI In the world of personal style, colours play a pivotal role. The hues we choose can enhance our features, uplift our mood and convey our personality

Assessing client’s skin undertone to examine how it reacts to different lighting and colours.

M EET Afiah Fozi, a certified colour consultant based in Bandar Baru Bangi, Selan gor. Through her online platform, the Palette Prose, she guides individuals in discovering their ideal colour palettes and helps them make informed choices that complement their unique skin tones. C olour analysis, often referred to as seasonal colour analysis, categorises individuals into four primary seasons – spring, summer, autumn and winter based on their skin undertones, eye colour and hair shade. Each season encompasses a range of colours that harmonise with the individual’s natural features. “ The goal is to identify colours that enhance your natural beauty, making you look vibrant and refreshed. It’s not about restricting choices but about under standing what works best for you,” Afiah explained. This method, rooted in colour theory, considers factors like undertone (warm, cool or neutral), contrast levels and overall

complexion depth. By aligning clothing and makeup choices with one’s seasonal palette, individuals can achieve a cohesive and flattering appearance. The process of discovering your palette A fiah’s approach is both analytical and person alised. She begins by as sessing the client’s skin undertone, examining how it reacts to differ ent lighting and colours. This involves observing a client’s natural hue, the overall difference between their hair, skin, and eyes and the response to various fabric swatches. “ Many Malaysians have diverse and rich skin tones,” Afiah noted.