As a skincare and pigmentation expert, I can tell you that the terms "pale" and "olive" describe different aspects of skin tone and complexion. "Pale" typically refers to a lighter, less pigmented skin tone, often associated with a lack of sun exposure or a natural genetic predisposition towards lighter skin. On the other hand, "olive" is a term used to describe a medium skin tone with a slight yellow or green undertone, which is common in people of Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, or Asian descent.

Now, to answer your question directly: It is less common for someone to be both pale and have an olive skin tone because these characteristics describe distinct skin types. However, it is possible for an individual to have a lighter, less pigmented version of an olive skin tone, which might be described as "pale olive." This would still retain some of the yellow or green undertones characteristic of olive skin but would be lighter in overall pigmentation.

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This is all about how much pigmentation you have in your skin. ... Light �C You have generally light-colored skin, but you have more yellow or beige undertones than fair skin. (More on undertones below.) Medium �C Your skin is a more medium color, with potential olive undertones.read more >>