Going lipstick hunting? Worried about finding the right one? With new health care policies due to the corona pandemic, it seems trying on makeup and lipsticks is a thing of the past. Now a fun trip to grab a lipstick can quickly turn into a money squandering spree if you don't know which shades suit you! So here are some top tips on how to find the perfect lipstick.
Know Your Undertone
Just like foundations, lipsticks are also based on your undertones. There are three basic undertones, viz., cool, neutral, and warm. If you don't know which category you belong to, then don't worry. You can find it in some very simple steps.
Go into natural sunlight and observe the veins and their color on your wrist. It will tell you exactly which undertone you belong to. Preferably do this in the morning sunshine when the color of the veins is visible.
If the color of your veins is Bluish then you are of the cool undertone. As opposed to that, if they look greenish then you belong to the warm category. However, if you see both the veins in two different colors, one in blue/ slightly purple and one in green, it means that you belong to a neutral undertone.
Note: Skin tones and undertones are not the same thing. Don't confuse them with each other as it highly correlates to finding the right lipstick shade.
Go into natural sunlight and observe the veins and their color on your wrist. It will tell you exactly which undertone you belong to. Preferably do this in the morning sunshine when the color of the veins is visible.
If the color of your veins is Bluish then you are of the cool undertone. As opposed to that, if they look greenish then you belong to the warm category. However, if you see both the veins in two different colors, one in blue/ slightly purple and one in green, it means that you belong to a neutral undertone.
Note: Skin tones and undertones are not the same thing. Don't confuse them with each other as it highly correlates to finding the right lipstick shade.
Cool Undertones
For those who belong to cool undertones, your skin tone goes with silver jewelry extremely well. You should go ahead with lipstick shades that have a little blue and purple hue in them or are the base colors. Shades like wine, pink rose, and deep red would look good on you.
Warm Undertones
If you belong to the warm category, you need to go for warmer colors. For example, popping orange, blood red, and even Terracotta browns. Copper and gold shades would also complement your looks if you want to go for something bolder.
Neutral Undertones
If you are of a neutral undertone, congratulations! You will have absolutely no problem in picking out your favorite shade because this tone has the widest color spectrum to suit them. Anything from a light nude to a deep wine would suit someone with a neutral undertone. You don't need to worry at all. Just stay away from shades with gray because that can wash out your face entirely.
Nude lipsticks
If you are looking to purchase nude lipstick, possibly for your no-makeup makeup look, then here's a small tip. Think of a scale going left to right Turning darker as it goes right. Left is cool and right is the warm undertone. Similarly, think of your nude shades going light to dark. You can now choose your shades accordingly.
For example, a cool undertone should go well with lighter shades of nude while the warm undertone would go well with darker nudes.
Nude lipsticks
If you are looking to purchase nude lipstick, possibly for your no-makeup makeup look, then here's a small tip. Think of a scale going left to right Turning darker as it goes right. Left is cool and right is the warm undertone. Similarly, think of your nude shades going light to dark. You can now choose your shades accordingly.
For example, a cool undertone should go well with lighter shades of nude while the warm undertone would go well with darker nudes.
Conclusion
Your skin tone will help you in understanding what kind of shades you should go for but that should not limit your exploration. Try buying a color out of your comfort zone and have some fun with them. If you've already purchased some wrong shades you can always mix them to create a shade you desire. After all, it's your skin and your makeup. Just have fun with it!
