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• Lip Balm
• Lip Brush
• Lip Liners
• Facial Tissues
• Mirrors

How to Select Lipstick That

Complements African-American Coloring

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Lipstick adds a touch of glamour and sophistication to your look, and it's a great way to
even out lips that vary in shade. When deciding on a color, think not only about your skin
tone, but your blush and the tones in your outfit as well.

Instructions

• STEP 1: Consider lipstick shades that complement your skin tone. Look for deep
currants and luscious plums if your skin is ebony or a rich deep brown, and
consider coffees, terracottas and brownish reds if you have medium-brown skin.
Lighter skin is radiant in varying shades of caramel, peach and coral.
• STEP 2: Choose a lip liner that is one shade darker than your lipstick color. This
will add definition, and when filled into the lips, will promote longer-lasting
color.
• STEP 3: Remember that darker tones will enhance the size of your lips, while
lighter shades will appear to minimize them.
• STEP 4: Wear lip and blush colors that are in the same color family. Opt for
coppery and golden lipstick shades when wearing a bronzer.
• STEP 5: Add a touch of foundation to darker lips before applying lip color. Or
fill lighter lips in with lip pencil before applying lipstick to both lips.
• STEP 6: Choose a finish appropriate to the occasion. Matte formulas offer a
classic, more conservative look, while glossy formulas make for a sexy pout.

Tips & Warnings

• Experiment with lip colors at a cosmetics counter, particularly if your goal is to
even out the color of your lips. Make sure the lighting in the store is good, or slip
outside with a hand mirror for a better look.
• Matte formulas can dry out lips. Apply lip balm at night to give your lips a
moisture boost while you sleep.

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