So, I know you can't tell much, but that's me in my avatar. I'd like to wear dark lipstick sometimes, but I'm so pale that it's hard to find a shade that looks okay on me. I tried bright cherry red, but that made me look like a clown, and then I tried a reddish-brown color, and that made me look yellow (because I've got yellow undertones in my skin.) Anyone out there in a similar situation have any suggestions? Or am I doomed to boring peachy lip gloss for the rest of my life?;)
2007-03-12 11:58:09 · 10 answers · asked by Casey 4 in Beauty & Style ➔ Makeup
All Skin Tones: True primary red – ie. The classic London Bus colour. Although some argue that true reds still work best on pale skins.
Cool Skin Tones (pink undertones): Pink tones of red, Berry Reds, Blackberry Reds, Brick Reds, Blue tones of Red, Plum tones.
Warm Skin Tones (yellow undertones): Orangey reds, Warm reds, Tomato reds, Brown based reds, Golden reds, Tawny reds.
Finally, it’s worth mentioning that blue toned reds will have a whitening effect on teeth.
Since you're so pale, go for a true red. My best suggestion is to go to Sephora or some department store section with MAC, and try out the different shades. Wear it around the mall, and check it in natural light. If you like it, go back and buy it, or remember the colour and buy a cheaper version.
2007-03-12 12:01:51 · answer #1 · answered by Fabulously Broke in the City 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
How about October Orange? I'm only kidding. What about a lighter shade of pale pink then use lip gloss over the pink. What about even mixing two colors together to get a color that compliments your skin tone.
Could you mix a lighter pink with a lighter brownish. That will darken the pink up but, you will not have the clown red.
2007-03-12 12:08:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
a nice dull pink
a pale skin can always use a bit of balance 2 hide it
also get a tan, summer is comin
2007-03-12 12:01:17 · answer #3 · answered by Shaili A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try pinks. Pink lip color looks great on pale complected woman.
2007-03-12 12:03:30 · answer #4 · answered by greenmarkalyssa 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No um you look pretty so try what you feel like trying!! if your goth put black lip liner and lip gloss on it is very pretty!!!
2007-03-12 12:06:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
u should try deeep colors like purple
2007-03-12 12:27:55 · answer #6 · answered by penguins.are.koo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why don't u just use a lip plumper?
that way u r safe either way, they come in better scents anyway.
2007-03-12 12:04:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
go to the dollar store
2007-03-12 12:07:05 · answer #8 · answered by UniBound 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
deep marroon, have you tried that?
2007-03-12 12:00:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
black???
2007-03-12 12:01:38 · answer #10 · answered by sam! 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋