Completing your outfit or look for the day with your favourite ‘lippie’ has the power to brighten your look and instil a feeling of great courage to face the day.
Your favourite lipstick offers confidence and unleashes your feminine power.
You can wear absolutely any shade of lipstick you want to, but – is your favourite lipstick the correct shade for your skin tone?
Walking up to a lipstick counter, and being faced with an array of colour options can be daunting – especially when 5 colours all look the same to you.
What sets these shades apart is their undertones and that will determine the right colour to compliment your skin tone.
Lipstick – in general, is empowering. But, with so many shades available, it can be challenging to find the perfect one that complements your skin tone. If you’re looking for a new, true shade that will complement your gorgeous skin tone daily, look no further.
Know your Skin Tone
Once you know your skin tone, finding your perfect lipstick shade is easy!
Skin tone might change due to the sun, but your undertone remains the same.
There are generally three skin tone categories: warm, cool, and neutral.
To identify your skin tone, look at the veins on the underside of your wrist in natural light.
If your veins appear blue or purple, you have cool undertones.
If they appear green, you have warm undertones.
If it’s difficult to tell whether your veins appear blue or green, you likely have neutral undertones.
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Warm Undertones
You’re warm-toned if you have a yellow, golden, or olive hue to your skin.
The best lipsticks for warm undertones are lip colours in warm shades. Think bold oranges, brick reds, and terracotta browns.
If you are thinking about red – try shades that have orange or yellow undertones. Shades like bright red, brick red, and coral red are ideal for those with warm skin tones.
Avoid red shades with blue undertones as they can make your skin appear sallow.
Going for a nude? A good rule of thumb is to correspond your skin tone with the lipstick shade. For instance, if your skin is light, go for a paler nude, if your skin is deeper go for a richer nude.
This will complement your warm skin tone and create a harmonious look.
Cool Undertones
The best lipstick shades for cool undertones have blue- or purple-shaded undertones (not to be confused with actual blue or purple lipstick).
These shades will complement your cool skin tone and create a stunning contrast. When choosing red lipstick, shades like cherry red, cranberry red, and raspberry red are perfect for those with cool skin tones. Avoid red shades with orange undertones, as they can make your skin appear too pink.
For a nude lippie, a rosy, pink nude will enhance your lips. A taupe beige will give you a more subtle look.
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Neutral Undertones
The neutral skin tone ladies are very lucky – you can wear almost any shade of red lipstick.
However, it’s actually best to avoid red shades that are too extreme. Instead, opt for shades like true red or berry red that have a balanced mix of warm and cool undertones.
These shades will look great on you and enhance your natural beauty.
Pro tip: If you are still overwhelmed, test the lipstick first!
Once you have identified your skin tone and narrowed down your lipstick shade options, it’s time to test them out. It’s best to test the lipstick in natural light to get the most accurate representation of how it will look on your skin. You can do this by applying a small amount of lipstick to your lips and checking it in a mirror near a window or outside.
When completing your makeup look with lipstick, take into consideration the entire makeup look. If you have bold eye makeup, it’s best to choose a more subtle lipstick shade. If you have neutral eye makeup, you can opt for a brighter or bolder lipstick shade.
Choosing the right lipstick shade can make a huge difference in your overall look and it can be the difference between making you look glamorous and making you look like a clown.
Find the perfect lipstick shade that complements your skin tone and enhances your natural beauty.
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