Olive Undertones
Women with olive undertones
generally have a mix of both olive
and yellow in their skin and tend
to have a medium skin tone. The
veins on the underside of their
arms are both green and blue.
The ideal red lipstick for women
with olive undertones is a coral
red. A good red option for those
with olive undertones would
be Osmosis Colour Lipstick in
Sassy.
Neutral Undertones
Some women possess both warm and cool
tones and can wear lipsticks with either base.
Those with neutral undertones look good in
both gold and silver. Choosing a red will be
easier for you, and almost any shade will
do. If you are unsure whether you are warm
or cool, choosing a lipstick with a neutral
base will be a safe choice. A bold red with
neutral undertones -- and super affordable,
too -- Makeup Revolution USA Amazing
Lipstick in Lady.
● Exfoliate your lips. Mix equal
parts sugar with a natural oil
such as olive or sunflower for a
homemade lip scrub. This will
slough off dead skin and help prevent
flaking. Smooth lips are key for lipstick
application, and red can be unforgiving if
you have dry lips.
● Choose lipsticks with natural ingredients
such as shea butter, cocoa butter, and
grapeseed oils. These ingredients help to
keep lips hydrated, and the natural oils may
even provide anti-aging benefits.
Not ready to go bold?
Not ready to go bold? Do you love the red
lip trend but are looking for something subtle
instead of a high-impact lip? Try sheer lipstick
or stain. Anyone can pull off a sheer red. This
will add a hint of red shine without having a full
coverage look. Try Beautycounter Lip Sheer in
Scarlet, a true red.
● To ensure a flawless, bleed-proof look,
clean up the edges of the lip with concealer.
Make sure the concealer matches your skin
or it will draw attention to the area rather
than camouflaging any mistakes. You can
also try a flesh toned lip liner to seal in
color. Try Cargo Reverse Lip Liner, which
is a flesh shade to prevent feathering and
bleeding without interfering with your
lipstick color.
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