Hello Lovelies! Red lipstick is a classic and an essential item to add to your make-up bag. Red lipstick instantly adds a pop of color and glamour to any outfit. Unfortunately, a lot of women believe that they cannot wear red lipstick or that red lipstick does not flatter them. WRONG! Any woman of any skin tone can wear red lipstick. Here are a few tips on how to find the shade that best flatters you:
UNDERTONE
Finding your perfect red shade is all about the UNDERTONE!
An undertone refers to the coolness or warmth underneath the skin.
To find your undertone, look at the inside of your wrist in natural lighting. If your veins appear blue, then you have a cool undertone. If your veins appear green, then you have a warm undertone.
Another way to guess your undertone is by the jewelry you wear. If silver jewelry tends to flatter you more, than you have a cool undertone. If gold jewelry looks better on you, then you have a warm undertone.
Can't really tell? Then you might be neutral, therefore you can wear all shades of red lipstick.
Those that have a cool undertone want to choose red lipsticks with a blue base. These reds will appear richer in color and vibrancy. The richness in blue-based lipsticks will pop against your skin!
Those with a warm undertone will want to choose reds that have a pink or orange undertone. These warm colors will complement you wonderfully!
Still having trouble? Just make sure you test the lipstick on your hand or go to a make-up counter and have an artist match you up!
Below is a quick video to give you a visual of undertones and which lipstick shades to choose from:
Don't be afraid of red lipstick, ladies! Once you find the shade that best complements you, you practically can rule the world! Be Bold. Be Fearless. Hope this post helps.
Photos courtesy of pinterest.com. Video courtesy of New Beauty Magazine via YouTube.com.
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