How to Pick the Right Lipstick

Figuring out how to pick the right lipstick is easy with all the color choices and different formulas available on the market today. Use these handy tips to get the best shade and formula of lipstick.

1. First: Skin tone

   Your natural coloring is one of the most important factors to consider when picking out lipstick. If you have light hair and skin, you look best in medium tones, like peaches, pinks and beiges that have pink or orange undertones. Richer medium tones, like deep pink or caramel, play up your coloring if you have dark hair and light skin. Medium skin tones can pull off almost anything. Olive skin tones look great in reds and light browns. Darker skin tones are the best for pulling off bright and dramatic shades.

2. Second: Other factors

   Think about the environment where you are going to spend time. Dark or dramatic colors are not really appropriate at work, but look stunning for a night out. Your natural lip size is another factor to consider. Dark colors make lips look smaller and glossy, light colors make lips appear fuller. Match the rest of your makeup to your lip color too. If you are going with a dark or bold lip color, wear light eye makeup and vice versa. Above all, consider your own preferences. Whether you want a long wear formula, something creamy and light, a dramatic color or something sheer is really all up to you. The most important factor of all is confidence. If you want to wear bright red lipstick, then rock it!