Choosing the right red shade of lipstick

Trying to chose the right shade of lipstick for you, maybe an overwhelming experience. Looking at over 20+ shades to choose from seems daunting. As an Avon rep and a woman who wears lipstick I can relate. Here are some tips I use and would like to share with you. As an Avon rep I do offer my customer the option of letting me get the sample shade first but most times they decline and use my simple strategy with success.
Since red seems to be the trend now. I will focus on selecting the best red for you !


When it comes to choosing the right shade of red lipstick, it’s important to think about the color of your skin and your hair. If you have pale skin, look for a red with pink or blue undertones. If you have olive or darker skin, an orange-red will probably look better on you. 
Consider the brightness and how much brightness you are comfortable wearing. The brighter ones are naturally going to pop more on paler skin and may look less intense on darker skin. If a sample is available,  swipe some on your inner wrist and you’ll have a pretty good idea how bright it will look on your lips. You want something that isn't too over the top, but instead will blend with your make-up and look natural. 
When it comes to hair color playing into the equation, many make-up experts recommend that blondes wear bright red lipstick that has a slight matte look to it. For those with darker hair, deeper reds look great. Try a burgundy or wine colored shade. However, if you have dark hair, but light skin, choose something a bit understated or your look will be too severe. Red heads can’t go wrong with a great coral shade of red. 
Another consideration should be the eye color you would be wearing with your shade of red lipstick. You do not want to look like Mimi from the Drew Carey show ! :)So I would caution women to keep their eye make-up toned down if they are going with bright red lips. You want to look natural and beautiful, but too much make-up can quickly make you look way over the top. So if you opt for red lipstick, wear a light neutral on your eye and finish the look with a of couple coats of black mascara.
The best way to determine what shade of red is right for you is to look in the mirror. Does the shade make you cringe? Or perhaps you cannot stop looking at yourself and you feel like a million bucks! 
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If you have any tips you use please feel free to share them.