Your Personal Makeup Artist Make Up Tips, Tricks, and Techniques from Professional Make Up Artists

It can get pretty perplexing to choose the right lip color shade, especially if you don't know where to begin. It's even more frustrating to purchase a lip color that is completely unflattering on you, only to have to take it home and attempt to use it. Here are the top five tips that will help you purchase the right lip color every time!

1. Test The Color: This is a fairly easy tip, but it is helpful to test out the lipstick color that you are going to use by putting it on your finger. Of course, you don't want to apply it to your lips directly because someone else could have used it in the store beforehand. It also doesn't work to apply the lipstick to the back of your hand because this portion of your skin is much darker than your face due to regular sun exposure. When you apply it to your finger, you can determine how a lip color looks in the sunlight, which will be the more natural choice.

2. Determine Your Skin Tone: If you have lighter skin and light hair, then peach and pink are more flattering lip color shades. If you have light skin and darker hair, then you can choose caramel and pink shades. If you have medium skin and hair, you can wear almost any color available. If you have darker skin and hair, then opt for plum and wine colors. With these skin tones, it is better to stay away from pinks and reds and choose deeper shades.

3. Switch It Up: Depending on whether it is day or night, you will want to change your lip color. If it is daytime, it is a great idea to use a lighter or glossier shade for your everyday wear. If it is for an evening event, then you can use a darker shade with a matching lip liner. If you are going out at night, it is helpful to wear a darker lipstick application because florescent and artificial light will wash out your lip color.

4. Go Natural: If you want a softer look, then do not use a lip liner! On the flip side, if you are going out and want some definition, then you should use a lip liner for your lip color. For a natural look, you can use a tinted gloss or lip stain, which will be quite flattering.

5. Choose What You Like: The bottom line is that your lip color selection is up to you depending on your style and taste!

These helpful tips will be vital in a troubleshooting any problems in purchasing your signature lip color. Even if you have a lip color that you normally prefer, it's always a great idea to mix it up with new shades. You can also mix two shades together to create your own blend to be customized and flattering to your skin tone. This is the best way to draw attention to your gorgeous pout!