Lipstick is one of a woman ‘s greatest beauty allies, able to change not only the appearance of a face but also – and perhaps above all – the mood of the wearer. Due to the ability to attract attention by emphasizing the mobility of the mouth and all the seductive potential of her, her lipstick must be chosen and worn with great care.
The huge variety of products currently on the market does not make things easier and, especially for women who love to change constantly, it is not at all easy to find a lipstick that is able to satisfy every need of those who buy it at once to feel the most beautiful of them all: here are some effective indications on how to choose the most suitable lipsticknot only to one’s complexion but also to one’s personality. Choosing the lipstick based on the skin tone
The main rule to follow when choosing the color of a cosmetic (a lipstick, a blush or an eyeshadow) is to identify the tone of the own complexion and, in particular, that of the mandibular area (which could be a little different compared to the skin tone of the other areas of the face).
The best lipsticks for fair skin are shades of pink
A fair and obviously very pale skin , it is very difficult to tan and tends to redden very easily if exposed to the sun without protection. Amedium skin and instead a skin that does not show particular sensitivity to sun exposure but does not tan very much, presenting at most a golden and not too dark tan. On the other hand, dark skin is typical of those with very dark brown or black hair, does not suffer from exposure to the sun, not even prolonged, does not redden and burns even more rarely. How to understand the undertone of the skin
Once you have established whether your skin is to be considered light, medium or dark , it is time to determine what its undertone is, that is the color of the skin layer just below the epidermis. To do this, just look at the color of the small veinsvisible, for example, around the eyes. If the veins are purple or blue, it indicates that the undertone of the skin is cool, identifying green veins instead indicates that the undertone will be warm.
The undertone of the skin is as important as it is perhaps more than the actual skin color, because it impressively determines the yield of a certain type of make-up, especially for the choice of the most suitable foundation. The most suitable lipsticks for every skin tone
The best lipsticks for fair skin absolutely resume pink tones, pushing the most intense but still very natural tones of coral or peach.If the undertone of the skin is cold, a lipstick in shades of brown will also work, to be avoided if you have a warm undertone.
The shades for medium skin resume with simply more intense tones those of light skin : for a cold undertone it will be possible to go as far as burgundy without looking too pale, while those who have medium skin with warm undertones will have to “settle” to turn towards the copper color or bronze .
Choosing make-up for dark or medium-dark skin is simple, because it can perfectly support any color, regardless of the undertone of the skin. The top is however represented by orange tones . Absolutely perfect also imore decisive colors such as those that recall all the shades of wine, such as burgundy and burgundy (for a cold undertone). Matte or gloss lipstick: how to choose
In general terms, the matte lipstick is perfect for women who have full or very wide lips (think for example of Anne Hathaway’s), while the gloss one is suitable for those who have thin and very short.
The matte lipstick is ideal for full lips
To understand the reasons behind this reflection, it is enough to observe how the light behaves on a gloss lipstick. A glossy lipstick reflects the light making it appearfuller and thicker lips: it is therefore perfect for giving three-dimensionality and highlighting lips with a rather insignificant thickness but it is “too much” on lips that are already full and wide for which a glossy finish is not suitable.
Of course, like every rule in the field of make-up, this too can be easily circumvented with excellent results, especially if you want to get a particular effect from your make-up: if you want to create a goth look , you need to use a matte lipstick, too. if the lips on which to apply it were rather thin, as well as a glossy nude lipstick it will look great even on those who have important lips. Moisturizing lipsticks or tattoo effect
Another important decision to make is the one concerning the texture of the lipstick . There are products on the market that promise to last a whole day, but which inevitably tend to dry out the lips; others, on the other hand, which promise hydration and shiny lips, tend to disappear very quickly, especially if you need to wear lipstick before or during a meal.
To choose which lipstick with the most suitable texture for your needs, you need to analyze your skin again. Lipsticks for dry lips
If you have dry skin and lips that tend to crack easily, it is absolutely necessary to adopt a rich texture .and very soft, avoiding applying face powders or other fixing powders. A rather creamy consistency of lipstick adapts to all skin types and complexions, even allowing to hide small imperfections of the lips such as scars and small cracks due, for example, to a period of cold.
If you choose to apply a matte and very dark lipstick on lips that tend to be dry, it will always be better to do a small natural scrub by briefly rubbing a few drops of honey on the lips in which a little sugar has been added: the granules of sugar will delicately exfoliate the lips. and honey will ensure good hydration. It is also necessary to pay the utmost attention in the application,since a matte lipstick will be very difficult to remove small smudges or imperfections which would therefore remain very evident for the entire time you wear the lipstick. Long and short lasting lipsticks
Those who tend to bite their lips often or have naturally hydrated skin will do well to choose long-lasting products , which will tend to balance the natural moisture of the lips with a slightly drier texture and which will have a better performance at duration level.
On the contrary, those who want to use liquid lipsticks, super gloss and very light colors (like the ones we all wore as little girls), will necessarily have to arm themselves with patience and bring the lipstick with them, providing forapply it again several times during the day. In this case there will be no need for great precision, since any errors are destined not only to be inconspicuous, but also to disappear quickly.
A new trend is represented by vinyl effect lipsticks , which combine the sheen of gloss with the durability of matte finish lipsticks. These are products that are applied in two or three successive phases: first the shape of the lips is outlined with a pencil, then the color is applied inside the line and waits for it to dry, finally the liquid finish is applied which, in addition to to give a super shiny effect, it will ensure a long lasting color. How to choose a nude lipstick
The nude lipstick should be chosen in such a way as to highlight the lips delicately, avoiding erasing the outline with an ugly “concealer” effect. To avoid making the lips disappear instead of highlighting them, you will have to take care to choose a lipstick a little darker than your skin, never lighter or of a tone that is too similar.
Nude lipsticks give a natural and elegant effect
Those with very dark skinhe could opt for a “contrast effect” obtained by choosing pink shades or, if the baby effect is dangerously lurking, caramel tones. A rather simple but effective trick to choose the right nude lipstick for your lips and focus on a color that is similar inside the mouth. How to match lip color to hair color
There are many theories on how to match lipstick color to hair color, but even in this case a general guideline applies: the darker a person’s hair, the more the color of his or her hair. face will be balanced with a dark lipstick.
It follows that those with very light hair should avoid too dark lipsticks, which would make the complexion too pale or even sickly, choosing instead orange shades or at most soft brown. On the contrary, the lipstick for those with brown or black hair can go up to the most intense reds and darker burgundy, since the intensity of the lip color will always be in harmony with the very dark one of the hair and eyebrows.
A special case is made up of red hair : it will be necessary to avoid purple in all its forms and prefer brown or burgundy or red and orange. Conclusions
The choice of lipstick must be performed with extreme care, especially because it will determine the general appearance of a make-up. Fundamental is to know thetone and undertone of your complexion, so avoid “erasing” your lips with a nude that is too light. The shape of the lips will give indications on the texture to be preferred, as well as their level of hydration.
