With the perfect color you always steal the show.
With a classic red lip you look like a piece of cake. With simple jeans or a beautiful black dress, nothing completes your outfit as stylishly as a beautiful red lipstick. Only one is red and the other is not. How do you ensure that you get exactly the right complexion? We give the perfect tips.
Skin undertone
Buying an expensive lipstick does not immediately mean that you are in the right place. The most important thing to do is look at your complexion. What color is the undertone of your skin? This says a lot about which red color will suit you well.
You can find out which undertone you have in different ways. An easy way is to look at the veins in your wrists. Try to do this in good, natural light. Do they have a greenish color? Then you have a warm undertone. If the veins look purple-blue, this indicates a cool undertone. Green-blue veins indicate that you have a neutral undertone.
The right lipstick
Fair skin with cool undertones
If you have pink colors on your face, it is best to stay away from bright red colors. These colors make your skin appear even redder. To prevent this, it is better to choose red shades with a blue or pink undertone, such as a raspberry red. Here the pink color is predominant, but you still have radiant lips. As soon as you smile, your skin glows.
Light skin with warm undertones
If you have a warm undertone, you would do well to choose a red lipstick with a light orange undertone. The pigments of the lipstick catch the golden undertones and make your complexion even brighter. Sounds good, right?
A medium complexion
Does your skin color change seasonally? Adjust your lipstick accordingly. In the summer, when you have a brown summer glow, you can opt for a red lipstick that has an orange undertone. This complements the skin and makes your skin appear even browner. In the autumn, when your skin is lighter again, it is best to go for a lipstick with a blue undertone. This will then match your skin color better.
An olive complexion
People with an olive complexion have a yellow-green undertone. In the summer you quickly tan and get a bronze skin color. Therefore, choose a lipstick that is a bit darker, such as rust-colored red. Other earth tones will also make your complexion warmer, making your skin shine.
A caramel-colored complexion
Because of your beautiful yellow undertone, you are lucky that you can rock bright colors. So make good use of it, and choose a cherry red color on your lips, for example. The bright color compliments your skin tone and absorbs the warmth of your face. Beautiful!
A golden complexion
People with dark skin tones have a beautiful golden undertone. This allows them to play well with pigment. For a powerful look, choose a striking red color. Or choose a darker red with a blue undertone to make the warmth in your skin shine more.
When in doubt, wear red!
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