Green base? Violet base? What’s the deal?!
You’ve probably heard people throw those words around, but let’s actually break it down. Picking the right self-tan isn’t just about how dark you go — it’s about your undertone.
👉 Everyone falls into one of three undertones:
Warm = golden, yellow, peachy vibes
Cool = pink, red, bluish tones
Neutral = a lil’ mix of both
Here’s where the fun part comes in: tans use the colour wheel to cancel out undertones (yep, like actual colour theory you learned in art class 🎨). It’s called complimentary colours — opposites on the wheel that neutralise each other for the most natural-looking results.
✨ Green base tans are opposite red/pink, so they cancel out those cooler tones. If you’ve got cool undertones, green is your BFF.
✨ Violet base tans are opposite yellow, so they cancel out golden/olive undertones. If you’ve got warm undertones, violet’s your ride-or-die.
✨ Neutral undertones? Lucky you — you can rock either green or violet without stress.
And bonus: knowing your undertone doesn’t just help with fake tan — it’s a game-changer for picking foundation and concealer too.
So… what’s your undertone? Let’s figure it out 👇
If you’ve got warm undertones, here are the tell-tale signs:
✨ Your skin has a golden, yellow, or peachy vibe
☀️ You tan easily when you’re in the sun (lucky you)
If you’re ticking these boxes, congrats — you’re a warm undertone babe! Which means…
👉 Violet base tans are your perfect match. They neutralise those golden/olive tones and leave you with a rich, natural bronze. Shop your violet base here
And if you need a little inspo, here are some celebs with warm undertones
Think you might have cool undertones? Let’s check the signs 👇
💗 Your skin has pink, red, or bluish vibes
🔥 The sun? Yeah… it usually burns you before it tans you
If you’re nodding along, you’re officially a cool undertone queen.
👉 That means green base tans are your perfect match. Why? Because green cancels out redness and pink tones, leaving you with a smooth, natural bronze. Shop your green base here
And for inspo, here are some celebs with cool undertones
Can’t decide if you’re warm or cool? You might just be neutral 👇
🌸 Your skin shows both pink/red and golden/yellow tones
☀️ You burn first, then tan once the sting wears off
If this sounds like you, congrats — you’ve hit the jackpot with neutral undertones.
👉 That means you can rock both violet and green base tans. Switch it up depending on your vibe — subtle bronze today, deep holiday bronze tomorrow. Shop your perfect tan here
And if you’re curious, here are some celebs with neutral undertones who prove versatility is everything…
At the end of the day, tanning isn’t one-size-fits-all, and that’s exactly why Uncaged Tan comes in both violet and green bases. 💜💚
So whether you’re a cool-toned queen, a golden goddess, or a lucky neutral who can pull off both… your perfect bronze is waiting.
Ready to glow your own way? Shop your match here