Quintessential makeup product made to make days better – the lipstick!!
A lipstick can sort anything out like a flick of a wand. Wearing the right shade of lipstick at the right time is the best way to take on the world. You look better and feel stronger.
The plethora of lip shades available in the markets these days can create some major confusion of what to choose and wear.
A Few Things To Consider When Choosing A Lip Shade:
- Time of day
- Season
- Skin tone
- Occasion
- Skin type
- Colour of your outfit
A. Choosing the Right Lip Shade Based On The Time Of Day:
1. Day Time Wear:
Wearing lipstick during the day can be a little restrictive, but you can still play around with some ideas.
Try Out These Shades During The Day:
- Make sure the lipstick is non-transferable. Day time means you will eat or drink something in between. A non-transferable lip shade will hold in the colour longer.
- Go for a shade that is long lasting. This will help you avoid multiple touch ups.
- Preferably go for a matte finish shade as it will stay sheer proof on your lips and not give a melting effect. Matte lipsticks can last long without looking too overpowering.
- A subtle stain can also work perfect for the day time look.
- For those who want to wear brighter tones, going for a subtle or slightly bright pink or a peachy nude is a good bet.
- Most nude shades will work best during day time.
2. Brunch/Lunch:
Going out with your friends or heading to a lunch date is all about fun and lots of catching up.
Here are a few colour ideas you can try out on your lips:
- Wear a cream textured lipstick that won’t crease into the fine lines on your lips.
- Avoid matte lipsticks as they can get a little boring for a fun luncheon or an afternoon out with your girlfriends.
Preferably put on a long-lasting or non-transferable lipstick if you want to avoid touch ups.
3. Evening/Dinner Date:
An evening out or dinner date means you will head out to some ambience lights. Such settings are great for frosty or dark colours.
Here are a few tones that will work well:
- A frosted lipstick will give a nice plump look to the lips, making it perfect for a date night. They also look great in a dim ambience.
- Add some shine to your lips by using a lip gloss or matte finish lip stain.
- Avoid nudes, unless you are wearing something very bright.
- Red lips are great for date nights. Go for a blue toned red or a creamy red.
B. Choosing The Right Lip Shade Based On The Season:
4. Summers:
Summers see some fun and beachy colours on the lips and the latest trend for summer lip colours is neon colours.
Here are a few tones you should definitely try during the summers:
- Pop colours are a rage in summers. Go for bubble gum pinks or bright corals.
- Neon colours work great in summers and are perfect for a youthful look. These go best combined with western casual wear.
- Most bright colours will work best during summers.
- Try more matte or creamy looks instead of super glossy ones.
5. Winter/Fall:
Winter or fall is the perfect season for wearing those berry tones. All sorts of dark and wine tones look good in these months.
Here are a few tones you should definitely try during winter or fall:
Berry tones
- Wine tones
- Dark reds
- Chocolate browns
- Plum tones
- Cherry tones
C. Choosing the Right Lip Shade Based On Your Skin Tone:
6. Fair Skin:
The colours that will work best with this skin tone are:
- Most shades of red, especially ones with pink undertones or darker reds
- Corals
7. Medium Skin:
The colours that will work best with this skin tone are:
- Pinks
- Berry shades
- Dark reds like brick red or magenta
- Plums
8. Darker Skin:
The colours that will work best with this skin tone are:
It is true that the right lip shade can make you look great. Try out every shade at a different time till you find that perfect look. After all, you can never have enough, right? Do leave your comments below!
