But many do not really know, and not aware of is that, choosing the right shade of red lipstick should match your skin color. "WHAT?!" "So, does that mean, that what I'm using right now doesn't really compliment me or my skin complexion?" "..Darling, the truth hurts. But it'll definitely set you free"
So yeah. Drama aside, your skin complexion plays a big part in choosing your shade. Also, you have to determine first whether you are in the COOL undertone side or in the WARM one--because there are several shades of red that compliments the cooler tone and same goes to the warmer tone.
The test to determine whether you have a COOL undertone or a WARM undertone is to examine the color of your veins in your arm.
BLUE colored veins = COOL undertone = COOLER REDS, BLUE TONED REDS
GREEN colored veins = WARM undertone = WARMER REDS, CLOSE TO A MIXTURE OF RED AND ORANGE
BLUE & GREEN = either COOL or WARM or mixed = EITHER SHADES WILL SUIT YOU
NO VEINS showing = you got a serious problem boo = ONLY GOD CAN TELL
And to help you out in showing the shades of red that matches you, I have a diagram here that I got online to guide you:
source: diply.com via Pinterest
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In my case, I have a WARM undertone evidenced by my green colored veins. That's why I opt to use warmer shades of red:
I'm wearing Avon's Ultra Color Matte Lipstick in Matte Ruby M400
I hope these diagrams will help you in choosing the right shade of red lipstick. It's confusing I know, but if these don't really matter to you, then, by all means, you have the freedom to choose whichever brand and shade you like and what will make you feel confidently beautiful (Holla! Pia Wurtzbach) regardless of what skin tone you have. This is just a little knowledge shared! :)
