Home

Wednesday 17 December 2014

Pucker up BABE

Pucker up babe!
I am an avid Lipstick lover….as you can see.
I never realised how many lipsticks I had until I set them all out for this photo…and yet I still 'NEED more'. 
Today I'm going to talk about what lipstick shades is said to 'suit' your skin tone!

Fair

Fair skin more often than not looks amazing with more orange-based shades. Look for vibrant fruity colours that brighten your look without overdoing it!
Shades To Try:

Red: Mac-Ruby Woo, $36.00
Pink: Shanghai Suzy-Neon Guava, $12.95
Nude: Gerard Cosmetics-1995, $19.00
Dark: Gerard Cosmetics- Cherry Cordial, $19.00



Beige

Look for colours with clean undertones that aren't too gloomy so that they contrast effectively against your skin tone!

Shades To Try:

Red: Gerard Cosmetics-Fire Engine, $19.00
Pink: Shanghai Suzy-Pink Blush, $12.95
Nude: Nars, Sexual Healing, $35.00
Dark: Kit Cosmetics, Night Walker (deep plum), $24.95


Golden
To play up the honey warmth of your skin look for rich colors with warm undertones that will give you a wow factor look!

Shades to Try:

Red: Nars- 'Audacious' Annabella, $44.00
Pink: Too Faced-Fuschia, $28.00

Nude: Too Faced-Nude, $28.00
Dark: Smashbox-Vivid Violet, $26.00


Olive

To contrast with olive skin, you should look for blue undertones that give the lips a playful wash of colour.
Shades to Try:

Red: Mac-RiRi Woo, $36.00
Pink: Smashbox-Pout, $26.00
Nude: Sportsgirl-Birthday Suit, $9.95
Dark: Nars- 'Audacious' Bette, $44.00


Bronze

You can go either do nude or bold— one or the other!
Shades to Try:

Red: Nars- "Audacious' Rita, $44.00
Pink: Gerard Cosmetics-All Dolled Up, $19.00
Nude: Essence-In The Nude (Lipliner), $2.00
Dark: Gerard Cosmetics-Cherry Cordial, $19.00


Deep

Deep skin tones look great with clear reds, purples, pinks and berries as these colors stay true on darker skin tones.
Shades To Try:

Red: Sportsgirl-Bombshell, $9.95
Pink: Shanghai Suzy-Pink Blush, $12.95
Nude: Gerard Cosmetics- Buttercup, $19.00
Dark: Shanghai Suzy-Burgundy Brown, $12.95

 So thats all from me today.. Let me know what you thought of it.
I hope you all wear beautiful lipstick on Christmas Day 
xxxx

No comments:

Post a Comment