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Red lipstick is considered more than just a cosmetic staple; but a tool that has embodied a spectrum of meanings such as power and femininity. Despite this, we often find ourselves asking: ‘How to choose a red lipstick that suits my skin tone?.’
Worry not; we have got you covered. From bright tomato-red, rich rubies, and striking scarlets, to chic crimsons, we’ve rounded up the perfect red lipsticks for every skin tone with the help of the pros.
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It’s in our DNA! Women’s love affair with red lipstick dates a long way back. Women have been reddening their lips since 3,500 BC.
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However, the Hollywood film industry in the 40s and 50s took it mainstream, making it the ‘most iconic beauty trend ever’ and cementing it as an everlasting siren look.
Red lipstick has not only beautified but empowered women for centuries. A
We are constantly bombarded with red lipsticks in varying tones, textures and formulas and we know how overwhelming it can be. But knowing the basics can help narrow the choice. Clarins’ Training Manager Charlotte McHale shares three tips before you buy your perfect red: “There is a red shade that suits everyone. How intense you want it to be is something you want to think about a little bit more.”
Swatch them first: A single red shade would look different depending on who’s wearing it. Your skin tone, undertone and natural lip tone can influence the final colour.
McHale says, “The difficulty is trying the shades on – the continuous application and removal brings blood to the surface of the lip which changes the colour of the lip itself, which in turn affects the colour of the lipstick.”
Adding, “You can swatch the colours on the pads of your fingers, and then, facing a mirror, hold up each finger in turn to see it against your skin. You can then try your favourite on your lips.”
● Warm undertone – To check your undertone, look at your wrist veins under natural light. If your veins appear to be green, you have warm undertones. Your skin has golden, peach or yellow underlying colours. Gold jewellery looks better on you. Warm-toned reds are orangey-red, brick-red, and terra-cotta.
● Cool undertone – If they’re blue or purple, you have cool undertones. Your skin has hints of blue or pink undertones. Silver jewellery looks better on you. Cool-toned reds are bright cherry, crimson and cranberry.
● Neutral undertone – If they are a mix of both, you have neutral undertones and can wear almost anything. Gold and silver jewellery looks great on you. But if you want to narrow down your red shade search, if you lean towards gold, you have a warm undertone. If silver looks better, then you have a cool undertone. Neutral-toned reds are a mix of warm and cool undertones. Try mauve shades for medium skin, pinky tones for fair types, and wine or berry shades for darker skin.
Choosing the lipstick texture means either a matte colour, juicy shine, moisturising balm, or glossy finish.
“People with parched lips usually avoid matte because they’ll feel it draws attention to any dryness on their lips.
Pro Tip
A time-efficient and clever tool that can help you find the perfect red is to try them on virtually. Clarins offers a no-fail and realistic try-before-you-buy experience.
You’re three steps away from finding your shade.
1. Choose a product and click
2. Open your live camera (mobile or laptop) or upload a photo from your gallery
3. Start scrolling shades and see which flatters you best. Trust us, you’ll find a shade, or two.
After figuring out your skin’s undertone*, selecting your red lipstick should be straightforward. We selected the best shades of red that will complement every skin tone.
For fair and light skin tones, take cues from old Hollywood: Pale Skin with bright, scarlet red lips.
A cool-toned red with hints of blue and purple is the best red lipstick for this complexion. This also means that the best red lipstick for cool undertones is red which has a bit more pink or purple in it, which might be cherry red or burgundy. Not only do these shades make skin brighter, but give a whiter appearance to your teeth.
McHale recommends: “
For days you prefer to go with a satin-finish,
According to experts, people with medium and olive skin can wear red lipsticks with much versatility, from cool to warm reds: classic bright red to orange-based shades like tangerine or poppy.
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For those with darker complexions, you have the bonus of being able to wear blue red and warm red tones with intense colours like fiery, bright ruby red to richer deeper colours like plums, burgundy and wine.
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For women with mature skin, it is strongly advised to stay away from super dark shades but opt for lighter shades of red. Try
Wearing red lipstick is a form of expression and should match your personality. Swatch lipstick shades at your
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