Five Common Lipstick Mistakes

Lipstick is beauty’s ultimate “pick me up.”   Unfortunately, the wrong shade or texture can let you down.

Here are the five common mistakes women make when choosing lipstick and how you can avoid them: 

Orange lips were hot on the runways for Spring 2014.
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1.  Not taking skin tone into consideration

Bright orange lipstick may be hot right now, but if you have a cooler skin tone, the color will leave you looking dull.  When you choose lipstick take into consideration your skin’s undertones.  A warmer complexion will light up with orange-reds, bronzes, and tangerines.  For those with cooler tones, try a rose gold and classic red blue lip to stay on-trend in the most flattering way.  Remember, beauty trends are ideas.  If a trend doesn’t look good on you,  adapt it to make it work for your  skin tone.  You need to wear what looks good on you!

Darken the feature you want to hide and lighten the feature you want to accentuate.
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2.  Not taking lip shape into consideration

Lip shape should not only determine the color of your lipstick, but also the texture.  If you have full, pouty lips, you can just go about your business…but the rest of us, take note!!  Thinner lips look fuller with a crème or gloss in a softer color.  A color that is too bright will call attention to the lip shape, and a dark lip will make lips look even smaller.  Instead of a dramatic red lipstick, try a flattering red balm.  If you do venture into the rich matte lipstick shades, always use a dab of gloss in the center of your lips.

Lip stain adds effortless drama.
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3.  Not taking application into consideration

A super precise, dramatic lip look in deep colors is stunning; however, this isn’t a “swipe and go” look. Vampy lips require you to scrub and condition your lips, apply a liner, apply the lipstick with a lip brush, powder, reapply the lipstick and touch up throughout the day. If you are an “ on-the go” type, a dark stain or gloss can evoke the feeling of the statement lip in less time.

Remove dead skin cells from lips by using a lip scrub.
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4.  Not taking lip condition into consideration

You can have the perfect lip shade in the perfect formula, but without smooth, moisturized lips…your look is doomed to fail.  A lip scrub and regular conditioning with a treatment product is the foundation of any great lip color!

Ombre Lips
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5.  Not Having fun

Lipstick is an easy way to transform your look. Add a little gold gloss or glitter to your every day nude.  Wear a pretty red lipstick with a white t-shirt and jeans.  Try a dramatic ombre lip for a night out on the town.  When you know the tone, texture, and application that is right for you, you can have fun experimenting with lipstick.

If you have a drawer full of lipsticks that don’t work for you…never fear.
You can mix or layer any unfortunate tube into a unique color. Often, a lipstick mistake can be the start of a wonderful new beauty adventure!

What is your favorite lipstick? What was your worst lip look?
What lipstick color are you dying to try?

Let us know!