The key is the background colour — brighter
tones have a dramatic effect, while softer hues are easier on the eye.
Not exact matches
It
has an even more
dramatic effect if it closely resembles your skin
tone, like you see here with Nicole Kidman.
Also some colours
would be too striking without this
toning - down, even though they also offer a much more
dramatic effect later on (especially when combined with gilding wax) than more gentle colours.