You won't have any problem finding a good lipstick, but finding the perfect shade and finish is another matter. If you never find the ideal lipstick, take a look at these definitive tricks because, friend, we are finally going to explain how to choose the lipstick that best suits your face. And it is much easier than you think!
Julia Roberts has very full lips, Kate Hudson very thin, Karlie Kloss asymmetrical … And even so, don't you think their smiles are perfect? They owe it, to a large extent, to how correct they are always when choosing their lipstick. Take a mirror, take a good look at your lips and pay attention to what they are asking you to get the most out of them.
How to choose the lipstick that best suits your face
- Maximum hydration. If your lips are usually dry and chapped easily, choose a stick with ingredients like glycerin or shea butter. An option that has many followers among celebrities are the new tinted balms, they provide immediate softness and slightly raise the tone of the lip.
- Anti-aging treatment. If they lack smoothness and even some wrinkles have appeared, lipsticks with anti-aging ingredients are a must in your toiletry bag because they smooth the surface. Although the percentage of vitamin E (antioxidant), molecules or UV filters does not reach 2% of the bar, they make a difference and the lips notice it.
- Does red look good on all of them? You have heard it many times and yes, it is so. All you have to do is hit the right shade. And you will find this depending on the undertone of your skin. How do you know? Look at your wrist. If your veins are bluish, the undertone is cold and bright red lipsticks or with bluish nuances (raspberry, fuchsia) favor you more. If the veins are greenish, your undertone is warm and orange or brownish reds will suit you best: burgundy, garnet. If you do not perceive the difference between green and blue, do not suffer, surely your skin is medium (not very dark, not very light) and any shade of red will favor you.
- Increase the volume. It is the goal of many women, both those with very thin lips, and those who want to see their lips fuller. You can choose between lipsticks with hyaluronic acid (filling effect), creamy and shiny sticks or add a gloss as a final touch to your lipstick. Dispense with matte bars and remember: light colors add volume visually.
- Long duration. The laboratories have taken good note and the long lasting or semi-permanent lipsticks no longer dry out like they did a few years ago. But it is one thing that you do not feel dry and another thing is that they feel dry to the eye. Hence, many lipsticks incorporate the color on one side and the bar or moisturizing liquid on the other end in the same container. This way you can rehydrate the color throughout the day.
- What is your goal? To get a natural look during the day, you can follow the “non make up” trend (or washed face effect) and use nude lipsticks, which does not mean “boring”. Choose them with a touch of pink (it will favor blondes and light skin types more) or peach (for darker skin and hair). If you are going out at night or have a celebration, darker colors (wine, garnets, reds, fuchsia) are more suitable, although it is not advisable to saturate them. Go for mattes (they look great with a subtle touch of gloss in the center of the lip).
What color will suit you best if you have white skin?
- If you are blonde, fuchsia will give life to your face. Shades that are too light could give a ghostly air
- Cherry is a very seductive red that harmonizes with a very neutral eye makeup. Perfect for brunettes.
- If you have brown hair, earth tones will be great, especially tile, which has an orange point.
- Are you a redhead? The apricot or a rosita a little raised will be a safe bet. They are ideal colors for natural day makeup.
What color will suit you best if you have pink skin?
- An intense nude with a coppery touch will be very flattering if you have blonde hair.
- The hot pink will contrast with the hair and provide an immediate good-face effect. A safe bet if you are a brunette.
- Have brown hair? Coral is a perfect option. Live and warm at the same time, it is ideal with a peach blush.
- Are you a redhead? A raised mauve or plum look great if you have light eyes.
What color will suit you best if you have Mediterranean skin?
- The pale pink will stand out on your olive skin and will look very elegant with your blonde hair.
- If you are a brunette, warm tones will suit you very well, such as chocolate.
- Have brown hair? Brownish roses harmonize very well and are a safe bet.
- Are you a redhead? If the rest of the makeup is very discreet, the bright red will be spectacular.
What color will suit you best if you have brown skin?
- If you have blonde hair, go for an orange color, especially if your blonde is warm.
- If you are a brunette, you will succeed with a metal pink because it will revive your skin.
- Do you have brown hair? Run away from cold tones. Pink or red, better with golden hues.
- If you are a redhead, a burgundy tone with a matte finish will add a very sophisticated touch to your look.
The finish that suits you best
- Mate. If you like them highly pigmented and long-lasting. Refrain from very small lips.
- Lip tints. With more than 75% water, they “stain” the lips for 12 hours. Long lasting alternative to mate.
- Satin. It leaves a feeling of comfort and the finish is juicy, but needs to be touched up more often.
- Shiny. The pearl touch of the 90s is back. Perfect for a daytime look with a festive touch.
- Vinyl effect. With extreme shine and a lush wet finish. Ideal for summer looks.
- Glitter. Or what is the same, with glitter effect. Only suitable for the night or a very specific use.
- Metal. With reflective particles of light, it illuminates and gives life to the face.
