So I’m kind of obsessed with the idea of wearing red lipstick. I have never worn this color before, but I want to give it a try. Finding the perfect red lipstick for your complexion can be more challenging then you would expect.
Find Your Perfect Shade
Tip: Dab a color on your finger tips and hold them up to your lips instead of applying the color to the underside of your hand or take a selfie to determine what color works best for you. If the photo looks off, keep looking until you find something in a more flattering hue.
Tip: If you want to make a statement go for the cool tones (blue/pink-based red lipstick). If want to be in harmony, go for a warm tone (orange-based red lipstick).
Skin Tone Range
- Fair (light-beige): If your skin is fair, go for reds with a touch of orange, somewhere between tomato red and coral red. Deep reds with a blue tone can appear harsh.
- Medium (tan- milk chocolate): Choose a shade that compliments both the orange and the red. Both colors will work well on you.
- Dark (dark chocolate): Cool reds, devoid of orange undertones, are the most flattering. Look for reds with blue undertones.
Left: Wet n Wild Purty Persimmon. Right: Wet n Wild Stoplight Red
My skin tone falls in the medium range so I can wear orange-based reds or red-reds.
I hope you found these tips helpful, but regardless of the rules, wear what feels right.
Amelia Vesper says
October 1, 2015 at 1:06 pmYay for red lipstick! Those look great on you. My favorite red of all time is Hourglass Icon. It’s a super deep, blue-red that looks incredibly dramatic and sexy. I love it!
xo Mil
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herrmj says
October 6, 2015 at 5:25 pmThanks Mil! Hourglass Icon sounds amazing! I bet it looks awesome on you.
Syah says
October 2, 2015 at 12:49 pmI really like Rimmel’s Bordeaux (a deep burgundy red) and Nars Cruella ( a truer red) on me!
herrmj says
October 6, 2015 at 5:26 pmBoth sound lovely! I might have to check out the Nars one.
justatinabit says
October 3, 2015 at 11:38 amOk you need to help me pick out lipstick! I know nothing about makeup!!
Tina
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herrmj says
October 6, 2015 at 5:29 pmLol! I’m no beauty expert but maybe I could help. Mil from South by Northwest is the beauty queen, she knows everything about makeup. She will most likely be more helpful, but I’m always down for a Sephora trip. 😀
Margaret says
October 4, 2015 at 7:57 amI like the lipstick shades.They both look very good on you.
herrmj says
October 6, 2015 at 5:29 pmThanks Mom! 😘
Dana says
October 5, 2015 at 12:18 amGorgeoussssssss
herrmj says
October 6, 2015 at 5:29 pmThanks Dana.
juliannaclairelynch says
October 6, 2015 at 5:44 pmLOVE this lipstick on you; it’s so pretty! Great post, Asa! Thank you for sharing:)
xx Julianna
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asaherrman says
October 18, 2015 at 11:58 amThanks Julianna! I appreciate the kind words.
Grace says
November 2, 2015 at 6:36 pmVery helpful tips! You are gorgeous.
asaherrman says
November 3, 2015 at 9:51 pmYou’re so sweet! Thank you.