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The No. 1 Fall Makeup Trend -- And How to Pull It OffIs gloss your go-to? Not sure you can pull off the bold new lip trends for fall? Let this be your guide |
Step No. 1: Figure out your undertone Before you even think about colors, you need to determine your skin's undertones in order to find the most flattering hue for your skin. Take these three tests to figure out whether you're "warm" or "cool."
• Wear a pure white towel or bathrobe and wrap your hair in another white towel in your bathroom and look at your skin in a mirror (the white helps the color under your skin be more pronounced). If your skin looks blue-ish, you have cool undertones. If it looks yellow-ish, you have warm undertones.
• Hold a silver piece of jewelry as well as a gold piece against your skin: Which one looks better? Try not to think about your taste preferences. If the silver looks more harmonious on your skin, you have cool undertones. If the gold looks better, you have warm undertones.
• Go out in the sunlight and look at the veins on your underarm. If your veins look blue-ish or blue-purple, you have cool undertones. If they look yellow or green, you have warm undertones.
When you know what your undertones are, you're ready to find the perfect fall lip color for you.
SEE NEXT PAGE: Step No. 2: Prep your pout
• Wear a pure white towel or bathrobe and wrap your hair in another white towel in your bathroom and look at your skin in a mirror (the white helps the color under your skin be more pronounced). If your skin looks blue-ish, you have cool undertones. If it looks yellow-ish, you have warm undertones.
• Hold a silver piece of jewelry as well as a gold piece against your skin: Which one looks better? Try not to think about your taste preferences. If the silver looks more harmonious on your skin, you have cool undertones. If the gold looks better, you have warm undertones.
• Go out in the sunlight and look at the veins on your underarm. If your veins look blue-ish or blue-purple, you have cool undertones. If they look yellow or green, you have warm undertones.
When you know what your undertones are, you're ready to find the perfect fall lip color for you.
SEE NEXT PAGE: Step No. 2: Prep your pout
Older comments
awesome article .i really love all this information thanks alot cause now i can find my undertone
by Ross1113 Friday, March 15, 2013 at 01:21PM Report as inappropriate
I really liked this article about finding your undertone. I think merlot would look best on me.
by Chica181 Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 09:06PM Report as inappropriate
I really like fall makeup.
by NillaButterfly Sunday, December 30, 2012 at 04:51PM Report as inappropriate
No so much on red
by EricaC123 Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 07:05AM Report as inappropriate
Great article, i like all the suggestions.
by nicky22 Monday, November 19, 2012 at 10:06AM Report as inappropriate
Matte Red lips look great on everyone!
by eatinglipstick Sunday, November 18, 2012 at 12:37PM Report as inappropriate
Exfoliation & finding your undertone are great pieces of advice. No berry or merlot lipstick for this fair skinned beauty mogul! :)
by robyne00 Sunday, November 11, 2012 at 05:02PM Report as inappropriate
Great article, I really liked that you took the time to explain how important it is to find your true undertone and even explained how to find it. I love the colors of fall, so this was extra special to read about lip trends for this year. I myself, love the beiges and metalics, I'm a warm toned redhead, and this is my season to shine.
by 66rogers Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at 08:50PM Report as inappropriate
I agree with lip exfoliation. My lips always look better when I exfoliate. TIP: If you are not fond of the sugar scrubs, just pat water on your lips and brush them gently with your toothbrush :)
by hiddenexpose Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at 03:23PM Report as inappropriate
Great tips! I like all of the suggestions - there is something for everyone
by glamgirlseven Sunday, September 2, 2012 at 11:43PM Report as inappropriate