Choosing a Lipstick Colour
So how do you choose a lipstick colour? There are a couple of things to consider.
The main aspect to consider, once again, is your undertone. If you have warm undertones, go for warm toned lipsticks. Cool undertones opt for cool toned lipsticks. You'll find that this isn't an exact science (I wear some warm toned lipsticks), but it's a good place to start. Neutral toned lipsticks are pretty much good for every skin tone.
You should also consider how light or dark your skin is. Dark colours look very dramatic on against pale skins, and can make them look washed out, whereas dark colours look a lot more flattering on darker skin tones.
You should also consider how light or dark your skin is. Dark colours look very dramatic on against pale skins, and can make them look washed out, whereas dark colours look a lot more flattering on darker skin tones.
I love bright colours on every skin tone, however I esspecially love how they pop against very pale or very dark skin.
The hardest colours to pull off for any skin tone have got to be super pale colours. Make sure that you wear blush if you're wearing a very light lip colour.
The hardest colours to pull off for any skin tone have got to be super pale colours. Make sure that you wear blush if you're wearing a very light lip colour.
The next thing to look at in relation to lipstick colour, is what the rest of your makeup look like. If you're not used to wearing lipstick, wear bold colours on either your eyes or your lips. If you're more comfortable, experiment. I usually opt for similar colour lipstick and blush. Neither of these things are rules though.
It's also important to remember that, more often than not, choosing a lip colour that is pastel, or paler than your skin tone, can make you look washed out. Blush is a must have if you're wearing an opaque pale lipstick.
It's also important to remember that, more often than not, choosing a lip colour that is pastel, or paler than your skin tone, can make you look washed out. Blush is a must have if you're wearing an opaque pale lipstick.
Recommendations
Here are some of my favourite lipstick colours. I've divided them into three catagories; cool, warm, and neatural.
*Images from temptalia.com