While Soft Summer is primarily cool, and Soft Autumn primarily warm, they both have soft, muted shades in their palette. And Soft Summer can have some subtle warmth to their tones, which means ...

She told me I'm a "soft autumn," so I look best in muted earth tones or neutrals, not bright shades. Moving forward, I plan to incorporate some of the colors from my ideal palette into my wardrobe.

Maybe a soft summer or dark autumn? Here's what the style science ... and from this palette you can take guidance on the colours that suit you best, not just for clothing but also for make ...

Clarins The Essentials Eye Make-up Palette (£35; 020 7307 6915, clarins.co.uk), but don’t worry about looking like you’ve got a black eye – these shades are soft, dusky and very wearable.