Whether you are going to work or out to dinner for Valentine’s Day, the right lip color can enhance the beauty of your wardrobe and make you shine. However, the number of choices can seem overwhelming. Here are some tips to help you choose the right lip product and color.
The simplest rule when choosing a lipstick color is to try one that is one or two shades darker than your natural lip color. If you are able to try on lipstick in a store, apply it to one lip and compare it to your other lip in a mirror. If you can’t try it on in the store, go by the color on the package. It can also be helpful to look at the lipstick in the natural light that comes through a window.
You should also consider your skin tone when choosing a lipstick color. If you have fair skin, try a nude color with a slightly apricot shade, pink, or a light coral. Avoid brown. For a medium skin tone, you can try a darker shade, such as rose, mauve, berry, or a deep burgundy. Avoid bright red. If you have dark skin, try deep plum, chocolate, or red.
Red lipstick is timeless. The secret is to choose the color with the right undertone for your skin color. If you have pink skin, wear a cherry red lipstick. For olive skin, try fire-engine red. If you have dark skin, a deep red is a good choice. Don’t try to match your lipstick to your outfit.
If you don’t want to go all out with red lipstick, you can create a red lip stain. Put on lip balm and then apply red lipstick with your fingers.
If you have thin lips, use a light or medium lipstick shade. Avoid dark colors because they will accentuate the thinness of your lips. A creamy lipstick or tinted gloss can make your lips appear more plump.
If you buy a lipstick and don’t like the way it looks on you, don’t throw it away. You can create a different shade by combining more than one color. If the lipstick is too bright, apply a darker liner first.
When applying a strong color, use a lip brush. Be careful not to paint the outside edges of your mouth.
To make your lip color last longer, apply lip liner to act as a color base before your lipstick. When the lipstick wears off, you will still have color from the liner.