The only rule in beauty is that there are no rules. So as far as you’re concerned, you can wear whatever colour, product, or makeup look you want, whenever you want. With that said - why not take a new lip colour for a test drive?
Adding a swipe of bright berry lipstick or a cheerful pink stain is an easy way to lift your mood and reflect the mood of the new bloom — you just must find the shade that speaks to you.
Below are tips on how to find a signature lip colour in just four easy steps.
1. Choose A Colour You Feel Comfortable Wearing
According to a celebrity makeup artist Beck Wainner, making sure you find a colour you're comfortable with is the first step when it comes to choosing a signature lip. After all, for something to be considered a
"signature,"
it must look and feel like you. That means choosing a subtle, petal-pink shade if you're into neutrals.
2. Pay Attention to Your Skin's Undertones
This is an old makeup artist trick. Choosing your lip colour according to the undertone of your skin can ensure a flattering result.
"A fool proof way to quickly find your undertone is to check your veins," Wainner says. " If you see blue veins, you most likely are cool toned. If they are green or olive, then you're warm. Neutral would be a mix of both."
It’s your best bet to mirror your undertone in the shade of lipstick you wear.
3. Experiment With a Variety of Colours
Even after taking your undertone into account, choosing a signature lip colour isn't an exact science. According to Wainner, some trial and error will still be required.
"Paying attention to your undertone while picking a signature shade is important, but unfortunately, there is no secret formula," she says. "Trying on numerous colours can help you identify what looks best with your skin tone."
If you want to test a variety of shades without spending a lot of money, there's are a few things you can do: First, you can request samples from beauty retailers. Second, you can try them on virtually.
4. Tap Into Seasonal Trends
A good place to start when finding a signature lip colour for any season is to test the trending shades first. This ensures that whatever shade you choose will feel fresh, modern, and of the moment.
"Berry shades will be huge which is amazing, because depending on what shade you use, it could take you from a bold and sensual look to a lived-in and sheer look," Wainner says.
Once you find the lip colour that's best for you (berry or otherwise), you can use different application methods to change the final look. This is an easy way to make any lip colour feel more versatile.
You can do it onto the centre of your lips and blur it out with a fluffy brush for a stain-like effect. You can also accentuate the corners of your lips with a darker shade of lip liner for an ombre effect. Or swipe it on straight from the bullet for bold, full-coverage colour.
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