The liptalk

CEBU, Philippines - The lips are one of the highlights on a face. Just a shade thicker or lighter could alter the lips into shapes which could affect the entire face.

Also, a mismatch of the lip color with the skin tone or outfit could be noticeably odd. It is necessary, therefore, to know which lip color to wear to match one’s skin color, outfit and the occasion. Here are some tips:

Everyday color

Choosing a lip color for an everyday look need not be thick or attractive. For simplicity, the goal shall be to make it look natural. First applying the lipstick on the top of the hand helps in determining which color matches the skin tone.

Thick and thin lips

Lightening the lip color for thick lips would only emphasize its shape. A darker color is better, and shall be used to enhance the form and shade of the lips. For thin lips, it is advisable to use a lighter shade or a pink. 

The right shade of red

Many women think that they look awful wearing red lipstick. But according to beauty expert Julyne Derrick, it only takes choosing the right red lip color and the right undertones. Experimenting red with lighter shades that matches the skin color often get good results. For a longer lasting color, fill in lips with a lip liner as color base.