How to choose the Perfect Red Lipstick!!

Hello Dolls,

So I put this question out to all of you on Twitter, and alot of you liked the idea for this post. 

If like me you like to have that GO-TO Red lippy, but you find it hard and overwhelming of all the shades and colours.

From fire engine red, to fire reds, orange reds etc...etc.. I could go on and on..

I found it so difficult to go into a shop and choose a colour, some seem so different under shop lights and under natural light and at times can look all the same in yellow lit shop. 

A quick tip is when you know your lip shade bracket (which I will discuss below), is research shades in that bracket. Have a list going into the shop and swatch them! Then walk out of the shop and see what the shades are like under natural light. I would suggest also swatching on your wrist, you will see why below!

So, Firstly!! You need to know your skin tone.. Heres a quick way of telling!

Cool Tones:

- Your veins in your wrist will be Blue/Purple.

-Silver jewelry flatters you more. 

-In the sun you look a blue-ish tone.

-You may tend to have porcelain/fair skin.

image google search

Neutral Tones:

-Your veins in your wrist will be a Blue/Green.

-Both Silver and Gold jewelry will flatter you.

-In the sun you look green-ish.

-You tend to have sallow skin. 

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Warm Tones:

-Your veins in your wrist will be Green/Olive.

-Gold jewelry will flatter you.

-In the sun your skin looks yellow-ish. 

-You will tend to have a bronze/olive/golden skin.

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So thats the homework done!! ha. That is possibly the easiest way to tell your undertone. 

So you can see why I say swatch the lippys on your wrist. 

So next thing is What shade of red suits my skin tone????

If you have a warm undertone...

You are looking for Reds that have a Yellow/Orange hue. The will look warmer.

Here are some lipsticks to suit you ladies with a warm undertone...

Smashbox-Lengendary.                 

Nyx Eros

MAC Lady Danger

(images above are google searched)

If you have a Cool undertone...

You will be looking for Reds that have a Blue/Pinky hue. These will look colder and cooler.

Here are some examples of Red lippys for you Cool tone ladies..(Like myself!!)

MAC Ruby Woo

MAC Russian Red

Maybelline Red Revivial

(all images above google searched)

If you have a Neutral undertone..

Usually ladies that have a neutral undertone can experiment with both sides of the Red Categories. It really depends on you what suits you. I would say to make it easier, if you feel you are more Fair try the Cool tones first and if you are more olive toned then try the Warm tones first. These will help you decide. And again swatch near your wrist and near your veins and you will be able to tell which compliments your undertone better. *Always use natural light*

I really hope this makes choosing a red lipstick easier for you. I have broken it down as well as  I can. I really hope I made sense, but if you have a different question on something I have not covered then please message me. 

Would you like to see another post on maybe Pink lipsticks, coral lipsticks, purple lipstick or nude lipstick for your skin tones?? Please let me know.

If you have a favourite Red lipstick please leave it below or Tweet/Facebook me it! I would love to know and add to my collection.

Let me know if you liked this post!!

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Email: nataliekeanemua@gmail.com

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Until then...

Toodles!

Natalie xx

Preping and Minding your skin for the Autumn and Winter..

Hello!

So, we are as I write this into Autumn (Jumping for joy). I love these months. Getting cosy and wrapping up.:) I just LOVE IT!

But as we are into these colder months, it is important to look after your skin now and all year round. 

Alot of us dont think about our skin and then wonder, Why have I broken out? or Why wont my makeup stay in place? It may not be your skins fault it maybe Yours!?

During the Summer we wear an SPF and sunscreen, so we dont get brunt from the sun. But in these colder months we need extra TLC and protection too. 

Your skin can get damaged from the sun, the weather and central heating fast during the Autumn and Winter.

Here are some helpful (I hope) tips on helping your skin look and feel great in these coming months!

1. Moisturiser.

Having a good moisturiser, whether you opt for a day or night cream or a all purpose one,make sure it suits your skin type. If you dont know or are unsure email me (nataliekeanemua@gmail.com) and so I can help you. But if you do know heres what you should be looking for in a moisturiser...

Normal Skin: A light fluid, water based, containing Glycerin and a SPF (all year round an spf)

Oily Skin: An Oil free, water based moisturiser with an spf and is light weight, mattifying and has Vitamin E. 

Dry Skin: A cream based, riched in oil and has glycerin and spf.

Sensitive Skin:  A higher SPF, perfume free, Vitamin E and Glycerin.

Combination Skin: Oil Free, light weight, Spf and water based.

2. Exfoliate.

Exfoliating Once or Twice a month is important for your skin. A build up of chemicals, dust, dirt from the environment ,dead skin cells and flaky patches can be on the skin. Exfoliating will help aid those and make them less noticeable and allowing fresh skin to show through.

Again it is important to know your skin type!

Normal Skin: Oatmeal and Water, Once a week

Oily Skin: Oatmeal and Water , Twice a week

Dry Skin: Light cream exfoliant, Once a week

Sensitive Skin: Light cream exfoliant (avoid eyes and broken cappillaries), Once a week

Combination Skin: Cream exfoliant, Once a week.

3. Pamper!

Whether you get a facial or put a face mask on, it will really help your skin, get those extra elements to function and allow for a healthy looking skin. 

I will say it again! Know your Skin!!!

Normal Skin: Deep cleansing mask, Once a month

Oily Skin: Steam with a hot cloth or use a clay mask , Every second week

Dry Skin: Shea Butter Mask, Every second week

Sensitive Skin: Chamomile (to soothe), Once/Twice a month

Combination Skin: Deep Cleansing mask on the T-zone and Shea Butter Mask on the U-zone, Once a month.

4. Fluids.

Drinking enough fluids is, whether its Water or Herbal teas are important to keep your skin hydrated and healthy. Most people think they have dry skin, when in fact they could just have dehydrated from a lack of water and moisturisers. 

5. Wrap Up!

If you find there is a harsh wind, cold frost or heavy rain when you are about to go outside, wrap up! Keep your nose and mouth covered with a scarf to help bare the weather. 

I hope this simple prep guide might have got you into a Autumn and Winter mode and start to think about your skin and into a new routine.

If you have any questions or want me to helo find your skin type. 

Get in touch..

Email: nataliekeanemua@gmail.com

Facebook: Natalie Keane MUA

Twitter: @Natke05

Instagram: nataliekeanemua

Until Next Time..

Toodles

Natalie Keane