Shade of Red Lipstick that Flatters Women of
Color

There is no reason to be afraid to wear red lip color, because you can find a shade of red lipstick that flatters women of color. Traditionally, women of color with dark chocolate complexions have shied away from brighter shades of red. Don't be afraid of brighter colors. They can work well with darker skin as well as with ladies with lighter skin tones.

Choose a flattering red lipstick.

Dramatic, fire engine red can be worn for an intense display of color for ladies with brown skin and golden undertones. Choose a sassy candy apply red for skin that is slightly olive, and medium brown. Think of the combination of chocolate and cherries. Use a gloss over these red tones to make the lips look irresistable.

Cherry reds and candy apple reds look great on lips when combined with a matching red ensemble or as a contrast to a conservative ensembles. Always sample the colors, particularly when considering red shades with orange tones or bright pink tones.

Colors that look great on darker skin tones include darker wine, burgundy shades, and brick red colors. These colors will suit almost any women of color from women with lighter peach shades, and honey olive complexions to deep, rich mahogany shades. Deeper shades are considered to be sultry and sexy. The shades are considered as conservative, serious shades that will emphasize a smile.

When looking for a deeper red shade for everyday, search for shades with red and purplish undertones. Think about wine and chocolate. Brownish red lipstick can also work, but be careful not to choose a color that is too close to the natural lip color, unless a neutral, bare look is desired. Some brownish red shades can also tend to look orange when worn.

Pink definitely should not be shunned. Women with the deepest skin tones may wear baby soft pink gloss, especially if the pink tones have flecks of gold in it. Examine bare lips to see the pink undertones that are present, and choose a color that closely resembles that tone. Pink tones with purple undertones work well, and bright colors may appear to clash with lighter skin tones. Play up that pretty pout! After all, full lips are widely sought after.

Where to find red shades that enhance ethnic complexions? Although there are a greater variety of colors now available in non-ethnic makeup lines, it may be quicker to pinpoint just the right shade by sampling the wide variety of red shades made especially for women of color in lines that cater to ethnic skin tones.

• Fashion Fair: Make up lines that typically carry a shade of red lipstick that flatters women of color include Fashion Fair, which has shades of red with hints of purple or fuchsia that complement women with both lighter and deeper skin tones. Colors range from a hot scarlet shade to a dramatic cranberry. Fashion Fair Makeup targets women of color, so the colors are created for ethnic women.

• Black Radiance has red shades from fire engine red to soft pinks. The line has dozens of shades of red that will complement a wide variety of complexions.

• Iman Cosmetic's lipsticks and glosses are also made with women of color in mind. This line has a deep brownish red shade, called Opal that makes brown nutmeg complexions look exotic and regal.

Keep that red lipstick from fading or from having a dry, cracked appearance. Use a matching lip liner to keep the shade from bleeding, and apply a base on the lips to keep lipstick on longer. Matte lips tend to keep the color longer than lips with gloss.

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