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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: Lipstick question.. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lipstick-question Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 14 May 2026 15:08:31 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php kerlyn on "Lipstick question.." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lipstick-question/page/2#post-1528986 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 21:00:28 +0000 kerlyn 1528986@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh, and just wanted to add that both colors above are pinky-browns, fairly sheer, but you can build them up to more intense color quite easily. kerlyn on "Lipstick question.." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lipstick-question/page/2#post-1528982 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 20:54:53 +0000 kerlyn 1528982@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think I'm a soft autumn as well, and I recently found a couple I love.  They're Almay Lip Butters.  I tend to like a fairly natural look on myself, and these are really nice, creamy and lovely.  I bought the nude(medium-light), and the berry(medium).  I love both, but especially the berry(medium).  Some reviews said they're not very long lasting, but I got a few hours of wear and even after eating or drinking I had a nice bit of color.  I love that they feel like a creamy lip balm rather than a drying lipstick.   Greyscale on "Lipstick question.." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lipstick-question/page/2#post-1528848 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 17:04:54 +0000 Greyscale 1528848@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I've had good luck with free consultations at Sephora, but worse luck at some makeup counters in department stores where the sales people tend (in my experience) to push a more-makeup look. At Sephora I try to find a salesperson who's wearing less makeup because that matches my own style better. I mostly wear Clinique because of chemical sensitivities, and their colors happen to work very well on me. The Chubby Stick is great - Mega Melon is exactly the MLBB look on me (I love this new acronym, thanks) and there are a lot of different colors. To my surprise, my best (and only) true red lipstick came from a Clinique gift bag, but at least I knew to ask for the pink/cool shade version of the gift bag. All through my teens and 20s I thought my red hair meant I should go for autumn tones in makeup. So wrong, with my skin. Anyway, I'm just rambling, but between color mismatches and sensitivity to makeup ingredients, I totally hear you on the frustration of buying something that doesn't work. I didn't know until recently that I could return stuff (Sephora is *great* for returns) and it's revolutionized things. Now I go into Sephora, ask for help, try out a full look for the day to see if I'm sensitive, then go back the next day to buy whatever products worked. Staysfit on "Lipstick question.." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lipstick-question/page/2#post-1528843 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 17:02:03 +0000 Staysfit 1528843@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like Elea Blake. You can purchase small samples, the product is nice. I use their light summer makeup. Another is Indigo Tones. kkards on "Lipstick question.." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lipstick-question/page/2#post-1528837 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 16:52:30 +0000 kkards 1528837@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I want to 2nd what Keturah said...buy from a store that allows you to return it if you don't like it. at 1st I wouldn't do that, it seemed unseemly to return something I had bought and just a few times, but then I realized just how much this stuff costs. so now if I don't like it after a few (2 or 3) wears, it goes back...also makeup is one area that I crave help in store, I don't always agree with the 1st or 2nd recommendation, but there's usually to much "stuff" in stores to try to find the perfect color by myself. snarkyvegan on "Lipstick question.." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lipstick-question/page/2#post-1528830 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 16:33:33 +0000 snarkyvegan 1528830@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I swipe a few samples on my hand right before I leave the store. Then I check it in the parking lot under daylight to see the actual color. This only works if I don't swipe on too many and forget which is which. If I LOVE one of them, I go back in and buy it. If they're all kinda "meh", I drive home and eat chocolate LOL! Anonymous on "Lipstick question.." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lipstick-question/page/2#post-1528817 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 16:19:32 +0000 Anonymous 1528817@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Lol, Astrid. I should have known it if it's a British acronym! Lucy, I've just been looking at the chubby sticks. Thanks! Yes, I should have Angie. Hindsight is a wonderful thing eh? Oh well TG, thanks for the rec! Helena on "Lipstick question.." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lipstick-question/page/2#post-1528796 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 15:26:16 +0000 Helena 1528796@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have also had great luck with advice from Bobbi Brown, and I think they are better with warm tones than cool. For what it's worth, I think bb "Italian rose" would be gorgeous on you Angie on "Lipstick question.." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lipstick-question/page/2#post-1528791 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 15:16:45 +0000 Angie 1528791@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ We should have sorted you out at the Laura Mercier counter in London with Jaime and Liz.  Lucy on "Lipstick question.." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lipstick-question/page/2#post-1528647 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 11:06:32 +0000 Lucy 1528647@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm cool toned, so I'm sorry I can't help with colours! But I do like the idea of shades that are a bit sheer, as they highlight rather than wear me! Clinique Chubby Sticks (original not intense) are great for this. I have them in 4 or 5 shades, ranging from pink and mauve through to coral and they all suit. Normally I can't wear coral, but I can in the Chubby Stick.  I have also heard Clinique Black Honey Almost Lipstick suits a lot of people, and I think it might go well with your hair and skin.   Astrid on "Lipstick question.." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lipstick-question/page/2#post-1528631 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 10:17:46 +0000 Astrid 1528631@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yes, that's it. Don't ask my why I know this English abreviation even though I go bare faced most of the time. I have no idea. Anonymous on "Lipstick question.." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lipstick-question/page/2#post-1528623 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 08:54:04 +0000 Anonymous 1528623@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hehe! Thanks Manny! I hadn't heard of that one :D... of course, makes sense! Maneera on "Lipstick question.." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lipstick-question#post-1528620 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 08:45:54 +0000 Maneera 1528620@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Lol....MLBB is My Lips But Better shade of lipstick. A nice match that is more or less nude-for-you. Anonymous on "Lipstick question.." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lipstick-question#post-1528618 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 08:41:56 +0000 Anonymous 1528618@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Eep! So sorry it took me so long to get back to this thread ladies. I was very naughty and posted just as I was about to go to bed!! Wow! Thanks for all the wonderful information and insights. So much to take in. Kiwigal..why didn't I think of a cottonwool bud! Slaps forehead! Wordlily, Youre right, I need to sit down and think about the types of shades I feel happiest in and try to narrow it down. Astrid...commiserations :) Thanks for your support. What's MLBB? Texstyle, good idea. And perhaps I would suit a sheer better too. Viva, sadly no Sephora in UK, but I'm wondering if I go to somewhere like Selfridges in Birmingham they might have a better service there with ways of trying out lipstick properly for me. I can see a train trip coming on. Avettstingray, thanks for that list. I know you're a True, not Soft Autumn, but worth looking into. Oh, thanks Lisa. I know where I can go to try Chanel and Bobbi Brown. Thanks Sterling! Another vote for narrowing my colours down. Elle, You mention Nars and Bobbi Brown too. I'm spotting a theme Will check out thank! Thanks JayS, good idea. A very wise reply as always thank you Unfrumped. You are right about different lighting situations requiring different strengths of lipstick. I need to ponder whether I want any pearly-ess or not too... ABC, yes, a sheer coral sound fab! Thanks for the empathy MsMaven :) Great link, thanks JAileen! I think Soft Summer is close to Soft Autumn isn't it?. I wonder if us SA's would go more towards that when getting some grey hairs? Ooh, Jeneva..another link to Truth is Beauty. I will definitely check that out. Thank you. Aida. Of course..by using a sheer that lets your own lip colour blend with the lipstick makes sense when you say it like that. It enhances the colour. A sheer coral sounds good. Lara, ooh, thanks! I see Revlon Pink Truffle is mentioned again. I really need to check out that shade. I'll explore your list. Ambergreen, good to hear from you! I'll find out if there are any MAC shops in my nearest big city. Thanks, and I see Revlon mentioned again too Thanks for chiming in Keturah! Ah, photos..yes! I need to try that. "you have to rock it to rock it. If you don't feel confident about a shade you won't wear it with confidence" Love that...I'll keep it in mind. I need a confidence boost Thanks for the LM recs too. Will check them out. Too funny about your husband and the fuschia lippy Oh, and thanks for the Pinterest link. Yes, I think you are right Janni. I can wear browny tones. Thanks for popping back Aida. Sheer is the way to go I think. Thanks for the rec StyleFan. Thanks Gigi. Perhaps I will treat myself. A full consultation would be lovely. Jamie, I know I should have done when we were in John Lewis in London. Your LM lippy is lovely. Ooh, nice tip, thanks Jeweled. Thanks Manny. You just reminded me I need a new lip brush. You've all been great ladies thanks a million. I will re-read the replies and write down the brands mentioned and check out the links too. I am  on a mission now! Maneera on "Lipstick question.." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lipstick-question#post-1528513 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 03:00:00 +0000 Maneera 1528513@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You've already got some great advice Di. Definitely try the lipstick on your lip...carry your own lipper brush if you need to. Bobbi Brown and Sephora are great I think an orangey red or a sheer reddish-rosewood might look great on you. But I know, lipstick shopping isn't easy. You might have to take a friend or your mum along! Jeweled on "Lipstick question.." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lipstick-question#post-1528504 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 02:47:39 +0000 Jeweled 1528504@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ When I'm looking at the lipsticks in the store, I pinch the tip of one of my fingers so that it turns reddish - and then look for the lipstick that most closely matches my "pinched finger red". It may sound weird, but I've found my best lipstick colors this way!   Jaime on "Lipstick question.." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lipstick-question#post-1528452 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 01:37:38 +0000 Jaime 1528452@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh Diane I totally commiserate. I wish you had tried on some colors when we were at the LM counter! Otherwise I think the best advice if go to a counter where you can indeed try the color on your lip. Gigi on "Lipstick question.." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lipstick-question#post-1528435 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 01:25:20 +0000 Gigi 1528435@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have the same problem. The only way I was able to get some shades that worked was to have a makeup consultation and application lesson by a professional makeup artist (I had to buy $75 of makeup from the store to get the hour-long lesson for free). That got me one shade that worked. Then I went to my hair salon's spa, which recently started carrying makeup, and I asked for a consult, which was free. The gal there pinpointed three more shades for me, all of which worked. So my vote is for a professional makeup consultation.  Style Fan on "Lipstick question.." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lipstick-question#post-1528433 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 01:20:57 +0000 Style Fan 1528433@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Some great advice here Diane.  I am a warm autumn but that is with a 16 season analysis.  I use pininterest and look at the boards for inspiration.  I tend to stick to lipstick that is MLBB because I like a natural look. The lipstick I wear the most is a Soft Autumn.  It is Nars Dolce Vita.  My favourite. Aida on "Lipstick question.." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lipstick-question#post-1528426 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 01:15:50 +0000 Aida 1528426@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ambergreen, it's an older shade from a couple years back: Revlon Colorburst “Sweet Tart” Lip Butter. TRULY a bubblegum/candy pink Just did a quick search and found <a href="http://www.indianvanitycase.com/2012/03/revlon-colorburst-lip-butter-sweet-tart.html" rel="nofollow">this blog post</a>, which is about how it looks on me as well. It's just the wee-est bit sheer so your own lip color will tint it a bit; the color doesn't stay put too well though, so I wouldn't recommend it for all-day wear. That MAC shade looks fun! I also don't like true corals on myself, definitely much happier in orange or red. And a second to Keturah's suggestion to go sheer. My most favorite lip shades are all sheer! Except for my super saturated nighttime red ^^ janni on "Lipstick question.." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lipstick-question#post-1528424 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 01:14:06 +0000 janni 1528424@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I've had great luck with choosing colors for my season. I'm a winter, so bright & bold for me! Maybe something with a brown tone since you're an Autumn? Keturah on "Lipstick question.." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lipstick-question#post-1528415 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 01:03:08 +0000 Keturah 1528415@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ this is an eyeshadow palette for Soft Autumn. It's really gorgeous, I think!<div> <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/211880357438559830/">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/211880357438559830/</a> </div> Keturah on "Lipstick question.." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lipstick-question#post-1528409 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 00:57:52 +0000 Keturah 1528409@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Diane, I didn't realize the red lippie inspired you as it did me!! <div> Just random rambling thoughts... </div><div>Try it on your lips, not your hand. And for that Sephora and department stores are awesome. When you can't do high end, buy your lippie from a drugstore or online company (Ulta is good too) with a good return policy and absolutely return it if it doesn't work for you. It seems wasteful, but I find it more wasteful to have it gathering dust in a pile of once-used lipsticks at the bottom of a drawer. After I try it on, I take a couple of photos in bright, indirect light. It helps immensely. That's how I learned that a lot of the colors I had been wearing were wearing me. I purged most of my lipsticks this year after doing this. Seriously, I kept maybe 4-6 and that's it. Go sheer. That Mercier red lippie is a her glace gloss. It's rather pigmented, but perhaps only 50-70% opacity. So still some wiggle room there. They two Glace shades h that would probably look fantastic on you, Blush and Bare Blush. Desert Rose is beautiful, maybe too deep??</div><div> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.lauramercier.com/lip-gloss/lip-glace-prod190018.html#cm_mmc=Google-_-search-_-ongoing-_-laura+mercier&gclid=CJ7gobXO_MYCFQEcaQodtT8JtQ&start=3"><a href="http://www.lauramercier.com/lip-gloss/lip-glace-prod190018.html#cm_mmc=Google-_-search-_-ongoing-_-l" rel="nofollow">http://www.lauramercier.com/li.....ngoing-_-l</a>...</a> A makeup artist friend shared with me: you have to rock it to rock it. If you don't feel confident about a shade you won't wear it with confidence. So I remember that. Sometimes a shade is just okay, and that's okay as long as I'm okay with it. If you want to try a seasonally coded makeup, look at Elea Blake. They have a lovely set of mineral makeup colors based on the seasons. <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.eleablake.com">https://www.eleablake.com</a> </div><div>My only complaint is I once had one of their lipstick samples taste bade.  It wasn't a lipstick taste, it was a bad mineral water taste. It's only happened once. (Their lippies are not flavored or scented.) I really like their blush and lipstick colors. In fact, I did their lip drape kit and came out a true winter. (At least, comparing selfies.) Sure enough, I tried on the True Winter color called Professor. It is the first fuchsia lipstick I've had on that my husband has kissed me in! Usually if it's a bright or intense shade he kind of does the "peck you as quickly and lightly as possible so I don't wear lipstick too." But he didn't do that at all! And the color is absolutely gorgeous on me.</div><div> </div><div>Sorry this is so long!!! xoxo </div><div> </div> Suzanne (ambergreen) on "Lipstick question.." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lipstick-question#post-1528402 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 00:48:25 +0000 Suzanne (ambergreen) 1528402@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hi Diane--what Aida said. We even discussed this very issue at Ingefest last year since I too am warm-toned and yes, most lipsticks are blue-toned (and more lipstick wearers as well, I suppose). Since realizing I needed to go warm, I've had a lot more success. I wear oranges, rust/terra cotta, warm and orangy reds, and a few browny reds and nudes. Revlon Ravish Me Red could be a good one to try. MAC shops are also a good place to experiment. Just hand the samples to an SA and they'll clean them for you. (Aida, what's your bright pink? I picked up MAC's La Vie en Rouge earlier this year, which is a bright, corally, warm, deep pink. Strangely enough, I don't really like true corals on me. Brownish pinks might work, though it's been a while since I've tried one.) Anonymous on "Lipstick question.." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lipstick-question#post-1528389 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 00:34:27 +0000 Anonymous 1528389@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I am a soft autumn and have found my HG lip colors. I love the Revlon Lip Butter in Pink Truffle and purchased a bunch because I use it a lot. My next go to's are from Clinique. I love the lipshine in black honey. It is sheer, but light and compliments my complexion without overwhelming me. For a bit more color and coverage, I also use Clinique Butter Shine in Apple Brandy. BTW, if I don't like a lipcolor after I buy it, I return it. I always ask the store's policy in regards to returns. That way I don't waste my money on something I won't use and the store knows that I will be a return customer. Aida on "Lipstick question.." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lipstick-question#post-1528381 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 00:11:48 +0000 Aida 1528381@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Great advice already, so just wanted to mention that as a fellow warm-toned gal I find lip colors VERY difficult since it seems the bulk of them are cool-toned. I have yet to find a pink that suits me, minus a very cheerful (i.e. bright) candy colored shade which I don't wear too often I wear peaches, oranges, reds, and plums. I actually find coral to be rather challenging to match, and often get better results with a sheer orange or peach which uses my own lip color as the pink component. Jenava on "Lipstick question.." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lipstick-question#post-1528366 Mon, 27 Jul 2015 23:36:25 +0000 Jenava 1528366@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I spent $15 on this list: <a href="http://www.truth-is-beauty.com/seasonal-makeup-lists.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.truth-is-beauty.com.....lists.html</a> And I got my favorite color off of it (Mauvy Night).  It actually helped a lot by at least giving me a few starting points!  Anyway, I would try something like peach or coral.  I find like others that I find a few shades in general that work in each color (blue-reds, fuschia pinks, purply-pinks, etc.). JAileen on "Lipstick question.." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lipstick-question#post-1528363 Mon, 27 Jul 2015 23:31:39 +0000 JAileen 1528363@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I changed my go to lipstick when I went grey. There was a website that had the actual name and number of lipstick brands for different seasons. I couldn't find it, but this link might be helpful to you. BTW, I always thought I was Autumn, but now I'm not so sure. Grey is my new favorite color to wear, with blue a close second. I still like olive, since my eyes are kind of that color. <a href="http://www.truth-is-beauty.com/what-season-are-you.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.truth-is-beauty.com.....e-you.html</a> MsMaven on "Lipstick question.." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lipstick-question#post-1528361 Mon, 27 Jul 2015 23:17:34 +0000 MsMaven 1528361@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm similar to you, Diane. Even if I try the color on my lips in the store, I'm usually unhappy when I get home and look at it in more natural light. Either too soft or too harsh. When I find something that works, it is usually just a variation of my old lipstick color.  It has gotten harder as I've aged. I used to be able to wear most medium coral shades, but they aren't quite right any more.  abc on "Lipstick question.." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lipstick-question#post-1528344 Mon, 27 Jul 2015 22:05:37 +0000 abc 1528344@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think you should hit the shops, surely there is somewhere that lets you try them on before buying.  Walk around a bit before purchasing to see how it changes based on the light, bc you are right, the lighting in stores is way different than normal sunlight. Also, I would venture a guess that you need a more orangey color red than for example I would - I would need cooler, blue undertones bc of my coloring, but I think you are the opposite, you would need more warm tones based on your skin and hair coloring, if I am right. Good luck and keep us posted.  Lipstick is fun ETA:  avettestingray mentioning a sheer coral made me think - WOW - that is what Diane needs!  Think of how great you look in coral clothes, imagine that little pop of color on your lips.  But sheer so it's not too heavy :)