Here's How You Can Choose A Lipstick That Suits You
There are just too many gorgeous lipstick shades out there that we can be overwhelmed with the choices available. Unfortunately, not all lipstick shades can suit every girl so here's a definitive guide on what lipstick shade suits you according to your skin undertone.
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It is important to determine your skin's undertone when you are choosing a lipstick colour. Here are a few ways you can use to determine:
#1 Blood Vessel Test
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Hold your hand up towards natural light and observe the colour of your veins.
- Cool Undertone: Blue/Purple
- Warm Undertone: Green/Olive
- Neutral Undertone: Blue/Green/Purple
#2 Metallic Jewellery Test
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Prepare one gold accessory and one silver accessory such as a necklace, ring or bracelet and find out which one looks better on you.
- Cool Undertone: Silver looks better on you
- Warm Undertone: Gold looks better on you
- Neutral Undertone: No difference
#3 White Paper Test
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Put your face next to a piece of white paper under natural lighting and observe your skin colour.
- Warm Undertone: Skin looks yellow/orange
- Cool Undertone: Skin looks pink/rose
- Neutral Undertone: Unable to determine
Scroll on to find out the colours that suit your skin undertone best!
Cool Undertone
- Pink
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- Red
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- Orange
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Warm Undertone
- Rose
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- Coral
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- Mauve
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- Browns
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Neutral Undertone
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Congrats, you can wear any colour you want!
Other than skin undertones, you have to take into consideration your skin colour as well. As a rule of thumb, if you have fairer skin, you want to stay away from nudes and colours that make you look washed out. Likewise, if you have darker skin, you want to stay away from bright pinks and oranges that will only look suitable for an electric neon-themed party.
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What's most important about choosing a lip colour that suits you is that you truly feel comfortable, happy and confident in it. So don't hesitate to try out different colours and tones and who knows, you may find a shade that suits you so well it is like your lips, but better!
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