Choosing the color of lipstick to match the color of the eyes, hair and skin tone of the face

Marina Ignatieva

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Using lipstick, girls try to stand out, create a unique image or simply decorate their appearance. Choosing the right shade of lipstick is very important. It will help to focus on the lips, give them sensuality, expressiveness. And an unsuccessful color can add extra years, age and even change the shade of the face.

We will reveal the secrets of choosing a shade of lipstick.

The main colors of lipstick and the parameters of the face to which they are selected

There are several types of lipsticks that differ in shape and structure. When choosing cosmetics, pay attention to the types.

Determine which lipstick you want to purchase:

1. Cylindrical, classical. This is the most comfortable and trendy lipstick, which has the shape of a cylinder, packed in a case. It is easy to use thanks to the retractable rod.
2. Liquid. Such a tool is usually applied with a brush and packaged in a special tube or bottle. Such lipsticks can perfectly moisturize the lips, but it is clear from the texture that they are quickly rubbed off and the lips can lose their shape. With such lipstick, a pencil is most often used.
3. Dry. This lipstick is not suitable for everyone, as it can dry out the soft and delicate skin of the lips. In addition, there are a lot of coloring substances in such cosmetics that can cause an allergic reaction. But, the biggest plus from this lipstick is that it is very resistant and lasts longer than its predecessors.
4. Pencil. This is a variation of the classic lipstick. Using it is simple and convenient. It can stay on the lips for a long time without drying them out.
5. Creamy. This lipstick can be applied to the lips with a brush or finger. As a rule, dyes are not added to the composition of the product. The disadvantage of this lipstick is quick erasure and minimal durability.

Do not forget that there are several more types of lipstick texture. Choose which one suits you - matte, glossy or pearlescent. Texture greatly affects the appearance of the lips.

Lipsticks can also be divided into groups, depending on their shade.

There are four main color types:

1. Warm. These include peach, coral, orange shades.
2. Cold. These are all pink tones or their varieties.

1. Nude. Such shades are close to skin color.

1. Neutral. There may be a wide variety of colors. For example, brown, green, purple, etc.

Each color type indicated above can be very pronounced - dark, or weakly expressed - light.

Compare the color types of lipsticks with some of your parameters - then you can definitely choose the right shade:

• Skin tone of the face.
• The color of your eyes.
• Hair tone.
• Shade of tooth enamel.
• Your age.
• Lip shape.
• Illumination, time of day.

Lipstick should be combined, in harmony with any of these indicators. We'll take a closer look at each option below.

Remember, only with the right shade of lipstick, you can create a flawless and spectacular make-up.

Choosing a lipstick for the occasion (as intended)

You should choose a shade of lipstick based on other indicators that depend on the case.

Consider what circumstances affect the choice of shade:

• Daytime, everyday. It can be expressed in lipstick of light tones, restrained. Some use a clear gloss during the day.
• Evening. Of course, bright or dark lipstick is suitable for the evening.
• Lighting the room where you will spend the evening. In warm lighting, a neutral lipstick of a cold shade is suitable, and in cold light, on the contrary, warm tones of lipsticks.
• Clothing and its color. You should not choose a shade that will be expressed expressively and will not be in harmony with the color palette of things at all. Usually for warm shades choose the same shade of lipstick.
• The season is winter. When going outside in winter, it is worth picking up a nourishing, protective lipstick. The shade should not be chosen bright, since it is in winter, against the background of white snow, that all colors will already stand out.
• Summer. Give preference to moisturizing lipsticks this time of year. Shades can be very different.
• Autumn. At this time of the year, lipsticks of dark shades are selected, suitable for the color of clothes, autumn nature and the environment around.
• Spring. The time of the awakening of nature gives girls the opportunity to refresh their makeup, using both cold and warm shades of lipsticks.

The main rule is not to overdo it with cosmetics! If you are going to an evening event, then even then you should not do too defiant make-up.

Cosmetics should be in moderation on the face, lipstick should emphasize the lips.

Choosing a lipstick color for makeup

We will reveal the secrets of choosing a shade of lipstick for makeup.

Choosing a shade of lipstick for blush

First of all, you should know that the color should be combined with the color of the blush. Then your face will be young and expressive.

You can buy lipstick and blush in the same color scheme, but if this did not work out, you need to pay attention to the palette. For warm shades of blush, choose a warm shade of lipstick, for cold shades, respectively, cold.

To choose lip cosmetics for blush, follow these tips:

• Pink lipstick with slight blue undertones combined with light, light blush. This option makes the face more feminine and "fresh".
• Standard matte pink blush and lipstick give your look a vintage look.
• Red, scarlet color of lipstick is in harmony with bright blush. The image is romantic, evening, slightly outrageous.
• When choosing a wine shade of lipstick blush should be a little lighter, but their shade should also be dark.
• To create a calm, feminine, gentle look, you can choose Nude shade of lipstick with peach blush. This option will look great in summer or in daylight.
• You can give "freshness" to the face with the help of lipsticks from a red-violet palette or a plum shade. The color from this range will be combined with blush of the same tone.

Matching lipstick color to eyeshadow shade

These two cosmetics should be chosen based on the principle of the unity of the color palette. Cold shades of lipsticks are suitable for cold shades of shadows, for warm ones - warm ones.

Here are some recommendations from makeup artists about the combination of shades of lipsticks and shadows:

• The pink tone of the lipstick is combined perfectly with the shades of pastel, cold tones. With a pink tint, the arrows also perfectly harmonize, but without shadows.
• Red tint should be combined with natural eyeshadow colors - peach, beige.
• Wine tone lipstick or plum suitable for nude shades eye cosmetics.
• Coral color harmoniously looks with warm shades of shadows. , for example - cream, beige, brown.
• The natural shade of lipstick is best used in contrast with bright shadows. , to focus only on the look.

Do not forget another important point - emphasis should be placed either on the eyes or on the lips. Therefore, choose a lipstick color with this nuance in mind.

Choosing the color of lipstick to match the color of the eyes, hair and skin tone of the face

There are some other nuances that you should pay attention to when choosing a shade of lipstick.

1. Skin color

Remember that it is better to choose lipstick the way makeup artists advise. Under a warm undertone of the skin, choose a warm shade of lipstick, with a cold one, choose a cold one.

Of course, you can experiment, but not everyone succeeds in combining lipstick with a skin tone of the face.

1. The shade of your eyes

• Brown-eyed girls can safely use bright red, brown tones, or pale pink shades.
• girls with blue eyes usually pick up cherry-colored lipstick or scarlet.
• Green-eyed emphasize lips with terracotta color, pink.
• The owners of gray eyes apply nude shades or plum.

1. Shade and shape of teeth

Pay attention to several color types:

• Snow-white. You can choose any color of lipstick.
• With yellowness. Eliminate purple, brown or bright scarlet, red shades. Give preference to pink, light orange, light red tones.

If you have uneven teeth, then you should not highlight a smile. Choose light lipsticks of any shade. They don't draw attention.

1. Lip size and shape

Remember, that:

• light shade accentuate the shape of the lips.
• dark tone reduce them, make them less voluminous.
• pearly colors accentuate imperfections, enhance lips.
• Matte shade remove swelling.
• Gloss suitable for evening makeup, adds shine.

Lipstick can achieve a voluminous effect - just apply a dark shade along the contour, and add a light or even transparent one in the middle.

1. Age features

Note that wrinkles are accentuated by pastel colors.

Lipstick selection test

We offer you to take a test and as a result determine which lipstick you should choose.

Question	Answer options
	1	2	3	4
How does your skin react to the sun?	I tan quickly, the tan looks attractive. A couple of days under the sun - and my skin takes on a golden-carrot hue.	In general, I do not experience any difficulties with tanning. The skin color becomes olive as a result.	I do not tan more often, but rather burn, and therefore, I do not go out into the sun without a product with a high protective factor. Active sun leads to severe redness of the skin.	The tan hides disgustingly on my skin. Often after the rest I am asked the question: “Where is your tan?”.
Do you have freckles?	Yes, golden.	There are, but there are very few of them, and they are almost invisible.	Bright spots are initially my highlight.	No.
What color are your eyes?	Turquoise, bright green, blue	Calm colors: gray-green, gray, gray-blue	Eyes with golden flecks	Intense shade - dark brown, emerald, blue
Which sweatshirt do you like the most?	Creamy white	Blue	orange	Black
	goldilocks	Cinderella	Pippi Longstocking	Snow White
Results. Count what answers you have the most	You need to choose coral red, terracotta, beige lipstick color. Try to avoid cold tones. An alternative option would be a simple transparent gloss.	To look great, you should choose raspberry, soft purple, cherry lipstick, and fuchsia. Avoid a bright red shade, as it will make the makeup defiant.	You should choose an orange, rich salmon, copper, warm red lipstick tone. Very light shades will not work, because they will make the face dull.	You can choose aggressive cold colors - dark purple, burgundy, purple-pink. Avoid only light mother-of-pearl tones.

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