The beauty of red lips is that you can look both sexy and sophisticated. The color red symbolizes love and passion and in modern times red lips are associated with glamour and elegance.
The challenge for a woman is finding the red that is in harmony with her skin. Wearing a red that harmonizes with your skin tone simply lights up your face. Wearing a red that is not in harmony can alter the appearance of your skin making you look ashen and even older.
Below are some tips on how to determine what is the right red for you.
The first order of business is to determine whether your skin tone has a warm, cool or neutral undertone.
Warm skin tones have a yellow/orange/bronze undertone
Cool skin tones have a rosy/slightly blue undertone
Neutral Skin Tones have a little of each and most women falls into this category.
If this is a challenge simply asking the makeup artist at the counter, I am sure she will be more than happy to help and provide you will a little color education to determine your undertone.
Next we have to define a warm red from a cool red. The only way to do this effectively is by comparison and contrast.
Warm reds are defined by the yellow content
Cool reds are defined by the blue content.
Pick up two reds and by comparing them see if you can decide which is the warm red and which is the cool red. Again ask the sales associate for assistance.
Next try the lip stick on. By comparing reds you will quickly see which is more flattering.
It is definitely worth investing a little extra time to discover your perfect red as it is a timeless, classic look that will always serve you in the best possible way from day into evening.
xo Brenda