Match Your Skin Tone.

As you will know there are millions of different shades of lipstick, gloss and tint out there. You will also know, not every shade out their will suit you. Therefore this is a guide to what shades you should think about looking at, depending on your skin tone.

Super Pale

What to try: If you have super pale skin try going nude. Think peachy lipsticks and nude coloured glosses. If your wanting a really glam look with major impact, try a pure red lipstick.

What to avoid: Dark chocolate and burgundy shades, they're too contrasting with your pale skin.

Super Dark

What to try: Anything goes with darker complexions…lucky girls. Try orange or coral shades for a fun pop of colour and don't forget to load up on the gloss to showcase your full lips. Yes, everyone will be jealous, but that's kind of the point, right?

What to avoid: Stay away from milky or chalky colors with a lot of white in them because they're too contrasting, unless you're going for a mod 60s look.

Olive Toned Skin

What to try: If you have olive-toned skin (think Hispanic, Italian, Greek) then pretty much anything will look absolutely lovely on you. For a really amazing look, try coral lipstick…so hot right now.

What to avoid: There are some shades you should steer clear of. First of all, purple, it'll accentuate the yellow undertones in your skin and give you a sallow look. Secondly, brown, it can look too monochromatic. 


Yellow Undertones

What to try: Blue-based reds are perfect when you want to really dress up. Flesh tones with gloss are gorgeous for this skin tone. You can also try bronze shades for a somewhat monochromatic look.

What to avoid: Stay away from purple, it'll bring out the yellow in your skin and can make you look sickly. It also goes for anyone with yellowish teeth.

Pink undertones

What to try: Try peach tones for a softer look or orange based or brick reds for a classic pin-up girl look.

What to avoid: Blue-based reds will clash with your skin tone.

Tip: If possible always try a lipstick before buying, and also look at it in natural light, rather then in artificial lights. Trust me…the artificial lights around most make up counters make a lot of difference to the colour of products, specifically lipstick and foundation.

Tip: Brush lips with a toothbrush, this will gently exfoliate and promote circulation in the lips, causing temporary plumping. The enhance this effect apply lip balm such as vaseline, to your toothbrush before hand. 

Tip: If your wanting to make your lips look fuller, then avoid dark lipsticks or glosses. They can make your lips looks smaller. Instead, choose a lighter shade to give the illusion of fullness. Also, pick lipsticks with shinier finishes or apply gloss over the top. Shine reflects light, making lips look even bigger.

Tip: Applying a highlighter, white pencil, or a line of concealer a shade or two lighter then your skin tone to your cupids bow only, will give the illusion of fuller lips. Remember to blend in lightly.