A lipstick is one of the most popular makeup products that is used to make the face look distinct and attractive. There are various shades of lipstick to match different occasions, attires, as well as skin tones. Finding the right texture and shade that suits a particular skin tone can often prove to be a tough job, and especially so when you have either a warm or cool undertone. So, here are a few tips on choosing lipsticks for both these skin tones:

Recognize the color of your complexion
Skin complexions can be divided into five categories, namely fair, light, tan, medium, and deep. The lip colors that gel well with fair and light skin include coral, peach, dusty red, and nude. For medium skin tone, the ideal colors are rose, berry, mauve, and similar shades. Shades of deep pink, bright red, and red coral blend well with tan skin tone. For a deep skin complexion, shades of brown and purple, such as caramel, wine, and plum work well.

Check the structure of your lips
When buying the right shade of lipstick, much stress is given to identifying the lip shape. Dark shades make the lips look smaller, so avoiding these shades for thin lips is important. Alternatively, you can also make use of gloss with a lip color of light or medium shade to make the lips appear fuller. If you have plump lips, then you can apply dark shades to make them look a bit thinner.

Choose a darker palette
Experts also advise going for a color that is two shades darker than your original lip color, as this can highlight your skin tone and facial features more effectively.

Try it before you buy it
Identifying the correct shade of lipstick that matches your skin tone is a tricky affair, so using a tester before the actual purchase is extremely helpful. Alternatively, you can also apply the tester on the fingertip, as fingertips have an undertone that is similar to the skin.

Buy a lip liner
After the final shade of the lip color has been purchased, buying the same shade of lip liner can be helpful in preventing the lip from bleeding, making your lips look more finished, and keeping the color intact for longer.

The above-mentioned tips and tricks on how to choose lipsticks for warm and cool tones can prove to be handy to determine the lipstick shades that suit your lips. Additionally, you can opt for a gloss that gives a natural sheen to your lips, thereby accentuating your face further.