A lipstick shade is not just a color; it’s a signature you wear as your identity. Maybe that’s why choosing the perfect lipstick is “The Task”. Spent hours standing at the lipstick shelf and wondering what to pick? We all have been there. Let’s find out together a shade that screams, “ This is it, this is Me”.
Understanding your Skin tone & Undertone
Let’s be real, beauty lies in the embodiment, acceptance, and enhancement of what you already have. Understanding your undertone and skin tone will help you make choices that are more aligned with you, rather than following the trend.
Skin Tone
A Skin tone is the overall surface color of the skin, influenced by melanin levels. To determine skin tone, compare your skin to a colour swatch or a standardized chart like the Fitzpatrick scale. Examine your skin in natural light to see the actual color without artificial lighting or makeup. You may get one of the four types of skin tones:
- Dark tone: Rich, deep appearance due to higher melanin levels.
- Medium tone: Rich, warm appearance due to intermediate melanin levels.
- Light tone: Balanced, neutral appearance due to lower melanin levels.
- Fair tone: Light, porcelain-like appearance due to low melanin levels.
Undertone
While skin tone is visibly easy to figure out, undertone recognition can be a bit tricky. A few easy methods can help you determine whether your undertone is cool, neutral, or warm, such as:
- The Vein Test– The veins on your wrist speak volume; it indicates a cool undertone if they appear blue or purple, a warm undertone if they appear green, and a neutral undertone if they appear blue-green.
- The Jewellery Test– If silver and platinum jewelry look better on you, your undertone is cool, while gold jewelry looks better on warm undertones. A true neutral can effortlessly pull off both undertones.
- The White Paper Test– Look at your skin tone against a bright white paper, indicates that a warm-toned skin appears yellowish against the paper, a cool-toned skin looks pink, and a neutral-toned skin will look more green or grey.
Matching Your Lipstick Shade
Medium to Dark Skin Tone and Warm Undertone Lipsticks
Lipsticks with golden hues are ideal for those with a warm skin undertone. These shades not only complement your natural glow but also balance the overall look. These shades include orangey-reds, brick-reds, terra-cotta, peach, corals, warm browns, and caramels. Avoid cooler shades that may wash out your glow and make you look dull.
Light Skin Tone and Neutral Undertone Lipsticks
Neutral undertones can be confusing, but a wide range of colors can suit this undertone. Striking the right balance is important while choosing the lip colors for neutral skin tones, which include pink-brown nude shades, dusty pinks, classic reds, soft browns, muted mauves, and taupe.
Fair to Light Skin Tone and Cool Undertone Lipsticks
Cool/Blue undertone lipsticks are ideal for those with blue-tinged veins or who tend to get sunburn before tanning. These shades have hints of purple and pink, making them brighten your appearance and flattering. Cool undertone lipsticks include blue and purple shades, Mauves, bright cherry reds, berry shades like cranberry or plum, fuchsia and purple pinks, and raspberry or hot pink.
Choosing the Perfect Lipstick for Your Mood and Occasion
Whether it’s your first date or a girls’ night, swipe on a confident red or vibrant plum to make a statement. Our Hemii Beauty Xtreme Matte would be an ideal choice for high pigment, full coverage, and a bold look.
Got a workday Zoom call or just a weekend outing? Go for a soft nude or dusty rose with a satin/creamy texture. Try our Hemii Beauty’s Vinyl Mini Library for shades that are long-wear, fade-proof, creamy, and light. You’ll get 18 top shades, providing more coverage than lip gloss but with a high shine finish.
Put a gloss on to get that hydrating, juicy, and youthful glow with Hemii Beauty Mentha Lip Gloss for a quick target run or school pickup. A gloss with a tint will do the trick to enhance your college look.
Remember!
There is no perfect lipstick; it’s you who makes it look perfect with your confidence and glow. At Hemii Beauty, we help you discover yourself, explore our full lip collection, and get your shade of persona.
