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    Find the right lipstick shade for your skin tone

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    It'll make your pout pop!

    It may have taken a backseat for a brief spell, but one thing’s for sure right now – lipstick is back, in a big way. From bright pigments that pop, to deep berry hues and soft-looking nudes, lipstick is on almost every girl’s lip these days. And if it’s not on yours, it’s probably only because you haven’t found the right shade to suit you. Which, we will admit, can be a rather confusing task.

    So to help you in your quest to find the perfect lipstick for your skin tone, we went directly to a brand that knows more than its fair share on the topic. Here, Revlon National Training Manager, Susan Vargas, shares her tips on choosing the best lipstick for you…

    When it comes to skin tone, we’re all different and therefore some lip colours will ‘pop’ more on your lips than others. Here are some of my suggestions for different skin tones:

    Best lip colours for fair-toned skin: I suggest opting for slightly apricot hues, or nudes, pinks, and light corals. Try: Revlon ColorStay Ultimate Suede Lipstick in Cruise Collection, Front Row, or Silhouette.

    Best lip colours for medium-toned skin: Natural colours will make your skin look washed out, so go for reds, magentas, pinks, rose, or berry and mauve hues. Try: Revlon ColorStay Ultimate Suede Lipstick in Finale, Backstage, or Preview.

    Best lip colours for darker-toned skin: Caramel or walnut-tinted shades are best for you for daytime wear, but switch to browns and purples for nighttime magic! Try: Revlon ColorStay Ultimate Suede Lipstick in Socialite for the day, and Preview for the night.

    So why choose Revlon ColorStay Ultimate Suede Lipstick? Well, once you’ve found your perfect colour, you’re probably going to want it on your lips all day (and possibly all night, too), right? Not only does Revlon ColorStay Ultimate Suede Lipsticks provide all-day wear with a velvety, suede finish, but they’re also formulated with shea butter, vitamin E and aloe to ensure that your lips stay moisturised, hydrated and totally kissable! Our Trial Team recently road-tested the range; click here to read their reviews…

    Check out the cool Revlon app on facebook now!

    What skin tone do you have? Do you find it confusing to find lipstick shades to suit your skin?

     

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    161 Member Comments

    Catn2kittens 31 Mar 2013 4:22 AM

    I am pale and nude lipstick makes me look like a corpse! I need a bit of colour.

    ray_jay 27 Mar 2013 10:15 PM

    Love love lipsticks, I try all different colours. Once you become confident you can apply all different types AMD colours.

    Holly-Joy 26 Mar 2013 9:32 PM

    I have the revlon one x

    VivaliciousChic 26 Mar 2013 10:05 AM

    I have medium toned skin and i love all brighter hues, like orange, mauve, pink as well

    beautylover_23 26 Mar 2013 6:16 AM

    I have quiet a tanned complexion, so I try to go for more bright and vivid colors like red, peach, bright pink exc.. more to the reds though! It's not too hard, so long as I have a general idea in my head about what look I am after and know what kind of product I'm after!

    Monika314 25 Mar 2013 12:15 AM

    I have fair skin and I find that much deeper and darker shades suit me, without making me look gothic! I love Revlon Colorstay Ultimate Suede lipstick in 'backstage', such a fruity deep colour and nice matte finish!

    Blissful Beauty 24 Mar 2013 12:12 AM

    I'm pretty fair, but tan in summer, so matching my foundation can be a nuisance. I have a good idea what lipsticks suit me. I need a pink, peach, red or berry shade with a blue undertone. Orange undertones and browny beiges don't work on me. Both lip colours in the pic would suit me. Thanks, BH and Susan Vargas.

    pinksuperbunny 22 Mar 2013 9:35 AM

    Finding a good nude is quite difficult...sometimes i end up looking a bit ill

    Chloe943 22 Mar 2013 5:16 AM

    That pink!!! Oh my love!!

    Oow 22 Mar 2013 4:26 AM

    Im fair - maybe a little pink - just love Finale, a beautiful colour but more importantle a great lippie that stays put

    Tinaaa 21 Mar 2013 9:37 AM

    these look and sound amazing! cant wait to try them! i have medium, warm toned skin tone, and i love to wear oranges!

    ladyluvsmakeup 20 Mar 2013 10:10 PM

    Thanks so much for this page!!! I have been trying to find a perfect shade of lipstick FOREVER!!! This helped me out tons!!! I have 6-7 of the revelon colorstay ultimate suede lipsticks and only ! that i have is a recommended shade from you so now Im gonna have to go purchase the other @ shade recommended for medium skin tones...Ive been wearing nudes for the longest time so now im gonna start using more color on my lips! Thanks so much!!!

    Phaine 18 Mar 2013 11:42 PM

    I know that blue based reds and corals look best on my pale cool toned skin and pale eyes. I was hoping they were going to go into more detail.

    sassylily 16 Mar 2013 11:39 PM

    I love a peachy pink shade every time I need some inspiration to try a few new colours

    Shop A Everyday 16 Mar 2013 4:19 AM

    great to get what is good for you

    Flower Child 13 Mar 2013 12:55 PM

    I wear bright lippies to pick up my medium skin tone, luckily I had already picked out Finale, Preview and Backstage in my net shopping spree.

    Anna380 13 Mar 2013 1:35 AM

    I'm fair-medium skintone- but I feel like you don't have to just stick to specific colours! It's totally possible to wear any colour you like- you just need the right tone in the lipstick..THEN it'll pop!😄 💗

    Tegan683 13 Mar 2013 1:12 AM

    Thank you! Terrified of choosing/wearing the wrong shade so usually just stick to clear gloss. Might have to go check the fair skin shades out!

    Tegan683 13 Mar 2013 1:09 AM

    Thank you! Terrified of choosing/wearing the wrong shade so usually just stick to clear gloss. Might have to go check the fair skin shades out!

    jaimemakeup 13 Mar 2013 12:37 AM

    I have medium toned skin and I do find it a bit of a trek sometimes finding lip colours that suit the shade of my skin actually.

    Sidra 12 Mar 2013 11:02 AM

    oh, I want to wear peachy shade but I am medium toned

    jasmin478 12 Mar 2013 10:25 AM

    I CAN'T wait to try these they look absolutely AMAZING!!!!

    manveen 12 Mar 2013 7:16 AM

    i have heard about this! and yes, it's annoying

    Ssajwani 12 Mar 2013 7:09 AM

    i have a medium toned skin and i am always confused about what shade to choose.. overall i love pinks and peachy shades

    Life of Luxury xox 12 Mar 2013 4:57 AM

    I have medium toned skin. I generally don't match lip colour to my skin. I love pale pinks mainly. But also depends on the make-up look I am going for. xox

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