No matter your age, hair and/or eye colour, you can rock this fall look. The first ingredient you need is guts my friend, don't worry about the rest. I will tell you what you need to know ;)
DO NOT be
judgmental and afraid. Swatching the colour might be "scary" if you are
conservative or have never tried statement lipsticks, however, there is
more than one way to dance a song and I will tell you how.
Dark rich shades are very glamorous, they make a statement while evoking a vintage look. There is a shade for every skin tone out there, your job is to stop being apprehensive, just try it; dare to be different, you won't regret it! :)
Keep in mind, I am only giving you guidelines to get started with, once
you feel comfortable, you can venture out on your own. This is just a
starting point, let your creativity be the one leading the way.
Let's find the right shade for you...
Fair Skin
You need to find shades with purple or blue undertones.
Medium Skin
You need to find a shade with brown undertones. Warmer shades play up tanned skin nicely.
Dark Skin
Shades with pure red undertones look stunning against dark skin.
Note: If your eye isn't that trained at detecting undertones, ask the sales associate to help you out.
Prepping...
Exfoliate Your Lips
You can use a dab of your body scrub, unless you are too sensitive, then get a lip scrub at your favourite cosmetics store/counter. You can also make a scrub at home.
Homemade Lip Scrub
Olive oil + ground coffee = For a gentle scrub
Peppermint oil + sugar + honey + olive oil = Deep refreshing scrub
Something to know about rich colours... To last or not to last?
The creamier the colour, the less it will last. The drier, the longer it will last. Those rich colours you've seen that have a "stain" effect is because they are dry, that's the mere quality that makes them last longer. Keeping this in mind, it is your choice what you want to do. If you want the colour to not "stain" and be easily removed, put on chapstick prior to applying a dry colour. That will reduce greatly the staying power. On the opposite hand, blot lips prior to application if you want the colour to last longer, so you can remove any undesired oils.
Here is how you apply...
