Choosing the perfect shade of red that elevates you into looking super glam instead of giving the clown a run for his money can be pretty tough. It’s not rocket science but red is a strong colour and can be hard to pull off. So it’s very important to carefully choose the right shade that doesn’t overpower you and will work with your skin tone and hair colour.
Firstly you need to know your skin tone. For women with a light rosy, pink complexion cool shades that are blue-based are the most flattering.
Think berry Reds, blackberry Reds, brick Reds and plum tones.
If you have a peachy, golden or tanned look you should go for orange based, warmer shades like tomato reds, golden reds, brown based reds and tawny reds.
Here is a little Colour Guide:
Firstly you need to know your skin tone. For women with a light rosy, pink complexion cool shades that are blue-based are the most flattering.
Think berry Reds, blackberry Reds, brick Reds and plum tones.
If you have a peachy, golden or tanned look you should go for orange based, warmer shades like tomato reds, golden reds, brown based reds and tawny reds.
Here is a little Colour Guide:
Light Skin with Light Hair
Think celebrities like Nicole Kidman or Kirsten Dunst
Light skin with Dark Hair
Think Angelina Jolie or Michelle Trachtenberg
Warmer Skin with Light Hair
Something to look out for is the right light when you are trying on a new colour! Some shop lights can be very misleading, if possible always try it in natural light near a window. What's also good to know is that a lipstick with a hint of blue will make your teeth look whiter!
Now go get lippy!
Celebrities like Nicole Richie or Jennifer Aniston
Warmer Skin with Dark Hair
Think Mila Kunis or Cheryl Cole
Medium Skin with Dark Hair
Kim Kardashian or Frankie Sandford
Dark Skin with Dark Hair
Think Thandie Newton or Jada Pinkett-Smith
Something to look out for is the right light when you are trying on a new colour! Some shop lights can be very misleading, if possible always try it in natural light near a window. What's also good to know is that a lipstick with a hint of blue will make your teeth look whiter!
Now go get lippy!
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