A bold red lip is such a classic and timeless look. Some cult favourites include "Ruby Woo" by M.A.C, "L'Absolu Rouge in Absolute Rouge" by Lancome, "999" by Dior and "Pirate" by Chanel. Most women tend to be intimated by this colour though as there is not a single red lipstick that flatters every skin tone. The wrong shade of red is just as unflattering as wearing stripes with polka dots. We're here to help you get over your fear of wearing a red lip. First, you'll need to find your undertone.
How to find your undertone:
The jewellery test - Try on some silver and gold jewellery. If you look better in gold, you have a warm undertone. If both silver and gold suit you, your undertone is neutral!
The veins test - Look at your inner forearms. If your veins are a blue or purple shade, you have a cool undertone and if they are green, you have a warm undertone. If you can't really tell what colour they are, you have a neutral undertone.
The white shirt test - If a pure white colour flatters your complexion the most, you have a cool undertone. If off-white colours suit you best, you have a warm undertone. If you can't decide which shade of white looks best on you, you are netural!
The veins test - Look at your inner forearms. If your veins are a blue or purple shade, you have a cool undertone and if they are green, you have a warm undertone. If you can't really tell what colour they are, you have a neutral undertone.
The white shirt test - If a pure white colour flatters your complexion the most, you have a cool undertone. If off-white colours suit you best, you have a warm undertone. If you can't decide which shade of white looks best on you, you are netural!
Now that you've determined your undertone, you can use the chart below to find the perfect red shade for you:
If you have fair skin with a cool undertone,
a raspberry red or blue based red lipstick is ideal.
The blue tones will flatter your complexion and give
the illusion of whiter teeth.
a raspberry red or blue based red lipstick is ideal.
The blue tones will flatter your complexion and give
the illusion of whiter teeth.
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If you have fair skin but a warm undertone;
muted orange-red colours will compliment
your undertones. Look for shades with just
a hint of orange, don't go overboard.
muted orange-red colours will compliment
your undertones. Look for shades with just
a hint of orange, don't go overboard.
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If you have a medium complexion with
a cool undertone, choose wine reds with
earthy or blue shades. These shades are
far from a true red, but will look amazing
on your skin tone.
a cool undertone, choose wine reds with
earthy or blue shades. These shades are
far from a true red, but will look amazing
on your skin tone.
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A medium complexion with warm
undertones would look amazing with
warmer deeper reds such as a brick red.
undertones would look amazing with
warmer deeper reds such as a brick red.
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Vampy, brown-ish red dark lipsticks
will flatter a dark complexion with
a cool undertone.
will flatter a dark complexion with
a cool undertone.
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Bright orange-red or scarlet coloured
lipsticks pair perfectly with a warm
toned, dark complextion.
lipsticks pair perfectly with a warm
toned, dark complextion.
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