How To: Red Lipstick
Red lipstick is a classic look that is always on trend, but finding the right shade can be a mission! There are a few things to keep in mind that will help guide you in the right direction. With a few simple steps, you will know how to pick the best shade of red lipstick for you.
- Determine whether you are pale, olive, tan, dark, or a combo. From there, analyze your undertones: are you pale with yellow undertones? Pink? Think about your overall coloring and what colors of clothing you usually wear to help here.
- Decide whether you want a look that is a little more subtle or if you want to make a statement. This is more about your mood than anything and will determine the finish you should get. Gloss and tints are less intense, whereas a matte or satin finish will be bolder.
- Search for a color that will compliment your coloring and contrast in the most flattering way. This will perk up your features for the full “wow factor.”
Porcelain
Cool reds with hints of plum, such as Aveda’s Nourish Mint Sheer Mineral Lip Color in Sheer Saffron, are gorgeous against fair skinned ladies.
Fair with a peaches & cream complexion
An orange based, almost coral red, like Benefit’s Full Finish Lipstick in Finders Keepers, is the way to go.
Fair with yellow undertones
Warm, brick toned reds, such as Bare Escentual’s Pretty Amazing Lip Color in Bravado, work best for your skin tone.
Beige
Slightly sunkissed skin with yellow undertones look best with a dark and deep red with golden undertones, such as Calvin Klein’s Delicious Luxury Lipstick in Desire.
Olive
Warm, brick reds, like Dior’s Addict Be Iconic Extreme Lasting Lipcolor Radiant Shine Lipstick in Bellissima look stunning, but you lucky ducks can pull off almost any shade
Caramel
Orange based reds, like Calvin Klein’s Delicious Luxury Lipstick in Flutter, will be bold and beautiful.
Dark Cocoa
Cool blue based reds, such as Shiseido’s Shimmering Rouge in Sizzle, will make you look like a knockout
The right shade of red can make you feel like a rock star, a beauty queen, or Hollywood starlet. Use this guide and try on as many as you can until you find the one that makes you shine!