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Work your fair skin the same way classic movie queens Bette Davis and Jean Harlow did by playing up your pout with a deep lip color. Don't shy away from dark, rich lipsticks, stains and glosses just because you have a porcelain complexion, as the contrast between the two can be stunning. The secret to avoiding a garish appearance is choosing the right shade and then downplaying the rest of your makeup.
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Consider your skin tone when deciding on the perfect deep lip color. Most girls with fair skin have cool, pink undertones, while some have warm, yellow undertones. Determine what type of jewelry flatters your complexion the most to figure out your skin tone: silver looks best on cool-toned beauties, while warm-toned ladies shine in gold.
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Determine whether you want a deep-colored lip gloss, lipstick or lip stain. Go for a gloss if you want to give your pout a bit of shine, a creamy lipstick for a smooth look or a stain for long-lasting color.
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Choose a deep lip color. Pick a color-soaked raspberry, plum, or a bluish-red shade if you have cool-toned skin. Stick with a rich brown, mahogany or yellowish-red shade if you have warm-toned skin.
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Apply the gloss, lipstick or stain with a lip brush for precise coverage and to avoid getting the dark color outside of your natural lip line.
Things You'll Need
1.Lip gloss, lipstick or lip stain
2.Lip brush
Tips & Tricks
Avoid using too much blush or eye shadow when wearing a dark lip color, which could give you a clown-like appearance. Balance the look by brushing black or dark brown mascara on your lashes.
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