I am filling out this questionnaire for immigration and one of the questions says: COMPLEXION?

Question

what is the types of complexion? i have only heard of light complexion wich is used for white people. Or olive complexion for very dark skin almost.

My skin color is like Salma Hayek but with Brown hair and hazel eyes... (that may not help)... then like Paz Vega maybe. Or Shakira, exactly that skin color and eye/hair combination. What is that ?

What do i fill in?

Answer 1

Do you wear makeup?  If you wear foundation, I'd look at the bottle and see what word it says.  Does it say "medium"?  Does it say "tan"?  Or does it say "deep"?  Whatever word it says, I'd say that'd be a good description of your complexion.  I doubt that they need you to be that specific, though.  If in doubt, I'd just say "medium"  

Out of curiosity, though, what form are you filling out?

Answer 2

It means the color of your face, most likely based on your ethnic origin. So if you are Hispanic, I'd put down "medium" in the complexion category....or "Tawny" as you have described your skin color to be - but medium seems to be the best word.

Your skin color is not  fair, rosy, sallow or swarthy...the only one left is "tawny".

BTW Salma Hayek is gorgeous.  Lucky you! :))