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The question on every fashionable femme fatale's lips: Which shade of lipstick or lip gloss to rock for the most perfect pout possible? The right answer depends on your natural complexion and coloring. If you have fair skin and blue eyes, your coloring is light and cooler-toned. Lip products with glossy textures and fresh pink, peach or rosy tones brighten your face beautifully.
Pinks and Corals
Bright pink or coral lip products create contrast against light skin and eyes, adding a shot of color and radiance to your entire face. Thanks to your pretty roses-and-milk complexion, you really can't go wrong with any shade of pink lipstick. Try sandy pink for a subtle daytime look, creamy ballet pink for romantic evening style or hot fuchsia when you're feeling edgy. A sheer coral gloss or stain gives you a glow that works for any occasion.
Roses and Berries
Subtle enough for the 9 to 5, sweetly sexy enough for a weekend date, rose and berry lip colors enhance the natural pink undertones in fair skin to create a gorgeous, healthy flush. Slick on sheer gloss in a raspberry or golden strawberry hue for a fresh kissable effect. Choose velvety lipstick in a true rose, a rosy mauve or a sugar plum shade for a look that's equal parts polished and pretty.
Nudes and Naturals
The au naturel lip look is super hot, but choosing the right nude shade is key. On fair skin, a too-light color can totally erase your pout, so avoid the washed-out beiges and pale taupes. When going nude, choose creamy, opaque gloss finishes with warmer peach or pink undertones. Peachy golden beige or honeyed rose go perfectly with smoky shadow, graphic eyeliner or lightly bronzed skin. Shimmering mocha pink or sheer pinkish bronze create a low-key sexy effect when paired with dewy cheeks.
Rockin' Reds
Nothing says bombshell quite like a revved-up red pout. Lucky for you, fair lady, your skin and eyes were made for rocking this ultra-glam look. Fair-skinned mademoiselles can pull off true reds -- those classic Old Hollywood hues with cool blue undertones -- like nobody else. If your hair is light, opt for a pure ruby red shade. For dark hair, turn up the drama with a deeper cherry red. No matter what your hair color, steer clear of orange-based reds, as these clash with the pink tones in your skin.
