With the arrival of spring, cosmetic colors that set the trends of the season also appear, including lip red.
Such a small product, but it can become the central focus of a look. Therefore, we help you choose the ideal tone for your skin.
Use a red eyeliner pencil, the same shade as your lipstick or slightly darker, to define your Cupid’s bow. Photo: Pexels
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According to the Bésame Cosmetics brand, the first lipsticks red They appeared more than 5 thousand years ago in Mesopotamia, where they were made by crushing precious stones to apply them to the lips. Over time, they began to be made with ingredients such as red algae and fish scales.
Towards the Golden Age of Islam, Abu Al-Qasim Al-Zahrawi developed the first solid molded lipsticks, similar to those of today, which marked a milestone in cosmetics.
But it was not until the 1920s when red lipstick began to become normalized and integrated into everyday fashion, after its commercialization by the Guerlain brand. At that time, it became a trend and symbol of female independence.
And currently, this cosmetic represents glamour, elegance, sensuality, freedom of expression and security. In addition, it has been turned into an icon by celebrities such as Marilyn Monroe.
Before applying red lipstick, your lips should be exfoliated so that they are smooth. Photo: Freepik
The experts at L’Oréal Paris explain that you must first identify the undertone of your fursince it can be cold, warm or neutral. To do this, observe the color of the veins on the wrist: if they look bluish it is cold; if green is perceived it is warm; and if they are not clearly distinguished, it is neutral.
Now, skins with cold undertones tend to look better with bluish-based reds because they harmonize better and avoid contrasts; warm ones are favored by orange reds or with golden nuances; Neutral skins have greater versatility, so any skin suits them well.
If you want a more specific guide, here we leave it:
The shades of red that work best are those with a blue or purple base, for example, apple, cherry and burgundy.
If you are a redhead, coral red highlights the natural color of your hair.
Blue-red lips go best on fair skin. Photo: Freepik
Light skin can wear both warm and cool reds.
An intense red, such as carmine or cherry, provides an elegant and striking effect, especially if combined with eyeliner.
In addition, these types of tones can create a sophisticated “femme fatale” look.
Apply a matte red lipstick and a lighter shade in the center to give volume. Photo: Freepik
For this tone fur With cold undertones, less intense reds are recommended, between orange and cherry, because they provide luminosity.
On the other hand, if the undertone is warm, cherry red or passion red tones are ideal, as they enhance the features and provide warmth.
Use red lipsticks that hydrate to take care of the health of your lips. Photo: Freepik
Skin with green and olive undertones can opt for shades like red cranberry, crimson, ruby or scarlet.
If the undertone is yellow, vermilion red is an excellent option, which adds light and vitality to the face.
Red lipsticks are versatile in different contexts. Photo: Freepik
In skins Brunettes with cold undertones, wine, burgundy and burgundy tones are ideal because they project elegance and depth.
On the other hand, this type of skin with a warm undertone can use practically any shade of red, from the brightest to the most intense, achieving versatile and striking looks.
After wearing red lipstick, it is important to remove your makeup before going to sleep. Photo: Freepik
Now that you know what shades of red lipstick They go better with your skin, it’s time to encourage yourself to try them, play with different styles and make them your personal brand.
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