When anyone thinks of makeup, lipstick is one of the first things that comes to mind. Using the right one can make a lot of difference to your face. Listed below are some tips to help you choose the right type and shade for you.

The first step will be to determine your skin tone such as fair, medium, light, deep, and tan. Some of the popular shades of lipstick that suit these skin tones have been listed as follows:

Colors that go well with light or fair skin are:

• Light pink
• Peach
• Coral
• Dusty red
• Nude

Colors that look awesome with medium skin tone are:

• Rose
• Berry
• Mauve
• Cherry red

Colors that look gorgeous with a tan skin tone are:

• Coral
• Bright red
• Deep pink
• Most other colors

However, one should exercise caution when choosing brown and purple shades.

Colors that rock with deep skin tone are brown and purple shades:

• Plum
• Wine
• Caramel
• Blue-based reds

The next step will be to determine your skin undertone
There are 3 kinds of undertones—warm, cool, and neutral.

Warm undertones
Fair or light skin: Suitable colors include peachy nudes or pale pinks
For medium, deep, or tan: Bronze or copper shades seem suitable

Cool undertones
Fair or light skin: Suitable colors include soft mocha or nude
For medium skin: Pink or cranberry shades seem suitable
For tan or deep skin : Wine or ruby shades are great choices

Neutral undertone
Both warm and cool tones: A wide spectrum of colors can be suitable

Choosing a color that you can wear every day
Select a shade that is one or two shades deeper than your original lip color. This can be done by applying a lipstick to lower lip and comparing it with your upper natural lip color. The shade of the teeth also has to be considered when selecting a lipstick. Cooler red tones can make your teeth look whiter.

The shape of your lips: Darker shades will make your lips appear smaller whereas you can add plumpness to your lips with lighter shades. A matte finish will make lips appear thinner while shimmery and glossy shades make them appear fuller.

Size of the lips: For thin lips, you must avoid flashy and dark colors. Creamy and glossy lipsticks are recommended. Whereas for plump lips, you can avoid glossy, light, and glittery textures.

General tips for choosing lipsticks

• For a plain outfit, red can add elegance. However, red is not good with bright clothing and quirky patterns.
• Pink is a versatile color that works with your natural lip color for a daily-wear look.
• You can match berries with mixed neutrals. Berries weigh down a summer outfit and provide an airy look.
• Red is one classic color that any woman with any complexion, skin, age, eye, hair or lip color can pull off.
• Do not match your lipstick color to the color of your clothes; for example, a red dress and red lipstick can be overwhelming.
• When applying lipstick, applying a stronger shade to the lower lip and spread by pressing both lips together. You can even out the lipstick with your finger.

The above-mentioned tips can help you make an informed decision when choosing a lipstick color.