{"id":460,"date":"2012-08-06T13:33:09","date_gmt":"2012-08-06T13:33:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.richardfrancissalon.com\/salon\/?p=460"},"modified":"2020-02-18T16:14:19","modified_gmt":"2020-02-18T21:14:19","slug":"how-to-choose-the-right-type-of-lipstick","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.richardfrancissalon.com\/salon\/2012\/08\/how-to-choose-the-right-type-of-lipstick\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose the Right Type of Lipstick"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1436537618185{border-top-width: 25px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;border-top-color: #dd9933 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;}”][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_custom_heading source=”post_title” font_container=”tag:h1|font_size:40px|text_align:left|color:%23ce6c13|line_height:50px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Whether you wear lipstick or lip gloss (or possibly even both), choosing the right color for your skin tone is important. With the wrong color, your face can look washed out. So, finding the correct lipstick color for your skin tone is an important beauty tool.<\/p>\n

\"HowWith so many lipstick and lip gloss colors on the market, choosing a lipstick color that you like and that suits your skin tone, can be a daunting task.<\/p>\n

The following article from About.com<\/a> provides useful tips and advice and selecting the lipstick shades that will pair nicely with your skin tone. It also provides helpful hints on how to apply lipstick the correct way.<\/p>\n

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Lipstick and Lip Gloss<\/h2>\n

\u201cIf I had to teach someone just one thing about lip color it would be this: Find a lipstick that looks good on your face when you are wearing absolutely no makeup.\u201d \u2014 Bobbi Brown, \u201cBeauty\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

For years I would stand before the makeup counters at department stores and stare befuddled at the lipsticks. To me they looked like the entire U.S. Marine Corps standing at attention \u2014 they were all so darn cute, how was I to pick the perfect one?<\/p>\n

Turns out picking the right shade of lipsticks or lip gloss isn\u2019t so complicated, after all. Of course it would take me 15 years of buying the wrong shades of lip color to find this out.<\/p>\n

The Simple, Most Perfect Trick to Finding Your Best Shade of Lip Color<\/h3>\n

The most flattering lip tones will be one or two shades darker than your natural lip color, according to makeup artist Bobbi Brown.<\/p>\n

To test shades, apply lipstick or gloss to one lip. If that color is just a shade or two deeper than your bare lip, then you\u2019ve found your shade.<\/p>\n

Yes, it\u2019s a simple as that. So what to do if you like to buy your lipsticks at a grocery store or department store like Wal-Mart, where you can\u2019t try the lipsticks out before you buy? You can trust the color printed on the box. Simply hold it up to your lips in the store and check it out in the mirror. Or better yet, check the color out in a window, where natural light shines through.<\/p>\n

How to Pick the Right Shade of Red<\/h3>\n

Many women wrongly believe they can\u2019t wear red lipstick. The secret to choosing the right red lip color is in the undertones. Pink-skinned girls should opt for cherry red. Those with olive skin can wear fire-engine red. Dark skin looks great with deep reds. One big red lipstick no-no: It\u2019s best not to match lips to your outfit.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t want to go all out with red lipstick? Create a red lip stain with a little trick I got from InStyle Magazine\u2019s August 2007 issue. Makeup artist Angela Levin smooths on\u00a0Dr. Hauschka lip balm<\/a>, then applies red lipstick over it with her finger. The result is a gorgeous sheen of red.<\/p>\n

Uh-Oh, You Hate the Lipstick You Just Bought<\/h3>\n

Don\u2019t throw out those lipsticks that are just a wee bit off. You can create a great lip color by blending lipsticks you don\u2019t like. For lipstick that\u2019s just a bit too bright, tone down the color with a darker liner before applying a lipstick.<\/p>\n

When to Use a Lip Brush<\/h3>\n

Use a lip brush when applying strong colors. You need a mirror and expert application so you don\u2019t paint the outside edges of your mouth.<\/p>\n

How to Use Lip Liner<\/h3>\n

While you can line lips before or after lipstick or gloss application, I find lips look more natural when I line lips after I apply lipstick.<\/p>\n

To keep lipstick from wearing off so fast, fill in lips with liner before applying lipstick. This acts as a color base, so when the lipstick wears off you still have color.<\/p>\n

The More Complicated Way to Choose Lip Color<\/h3>\n

While picking the right shade is as easy as going a couple shades darker than your natural lip color, we can delve just a wee bit deeper in the science of shades and skin tone.<\/p>\n

Women with\u00a0fair skin<\/strong>, look great in lipstick shades such as nudes in a slightly apricot shade, pinks and light corals. Stay away from browns, which will appear blah.<\/p>\n

Those with a\u00a0medium skin tone<\/strong>\u00a0can go a bit darker. You\u2019ll look great in roses, mauves and berries. Skip the bright reds and consider a deep burgundy instead.<\/p>\n

Deep plum, chocolate or red is fabulous with\u00a0dark or black skin<\/strong>. According to the editors of Allure\u2019s \u201cConfessions of a Beauty Editor,\u201d women with dark skin \u201ccan go in one of two directions: toward brown or purple. Think caramel or walnut for day, and plum or wine for evening.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Lipstick can really make or break your look. However, with so many different colors available, choosing the right lipstick can often be a struggle. Use these tips to help you find the lipstick that was made for you and your lips!<\/p>\n

If you would like more guidance on the right lipstick for you, Richard Francis Salon offers a variety of makeup services and lessons<\/a>, so contact us<\/a>\u00a0today.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″]