Whether you believe it or not a red lipstick is a must have beauty item for every make-up bag.
Regardless of your complexion, outfit or skin colouring there’s going to be a shade of red out there that will suit you.
Red is one of the most versatile colours when it comes to lipsticks. It can be worn during the day or night and let’s be honest, always adds a little glamour to any look.
That being said, with so many different shades out there, it can be a minefield trying to find the perfect shade. Too dark can be overwhelming and harsh on the eye, and too light can make your skin look washed out.
The secret is the undertones in your skin. Fair skin, olive skin and deep skin all need a different shade to pull off the perfect red lip.
Here’s our guide to perfecting red lips this season:
Fair Skin
If you have fair skin, you likely have pink undertones. Pick a lipstick with a pink or blue base to compliment your complexion.
Light Skin
Very light skin tends to have yellow undertones, so pick a red lipstick with orange undertones that will pick up the natural undertones in your skin to give you a golden complexion.
Medium Skin
Medium skin can generally pull off a multitude of reds, from orange based to blue based, depending on your make-up. You can really afford to mix it up as several different shades of red will suit you.
Olive Skin
A bronze undertone looks best when matched with other earthy tones on the lips. A brick red or rust red will compliment your skin best.
Caramel Skin
For caramel skin with a warm, golden/yellow undertone, a pillar box or cherry red is your best bet. It will compliment the warmth in your skin and brighten your smile.
Dark Skin
As with medium skin, darker complexions can really get away with most shades of red. From bright red, blue based red to plum – most reds will look fabulous on you!
Deep Skin
Again, most reds will suit you if you have deeper skin. An orange based or blue based red will most likely be your go-to shades but you can afford to play around with various reds.