It’s that mauvey pink tone that’s not too dark but deeper than a your lips but better shade and a shade that I like to call a ‘transition’ shade, bridging the gap between the brighter shades and lighter formulas of the summer, and the deeper shades and bolder formulas of the fall and winter. Maybelline Colour Sensational Creamy Matte Lip Colour in the shade Touch of Spice is an easy to wear, everyday shade for this time of year.
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All are fab shades though (and great for skin tones similar to mine, south east asian/ light to medium, warm with yellow undertones/equivalent to MAC NC25-NC40) and will see you right the way through the colder months.
Some are old favourites and some are new to my lipstick wardrobe. With that in mind, I thought I’d share with you my top lipstick picks for fall/autumn and winter. For some unspoken reason, we tend to go from light and brighter colours in sheer or glossy textures to more bold, full-bodied, vampy hues. As we are fast approaching the final season of the year, where the days are short and the nights long, and like with our wardrobe, many of us will change up our lip colour to reflect the long, dark, gloomy days. Winter is coming! (it really is, although it’ll be summer in the southern hemisphere woop woop). Always check ingredient lists before purchasing a cosmetic product for any personal restrictions.Swatches L-R: Colourpop ‘Barracuda’, Maybelline ‘Touch of Spice’, Colourpop ‘Ellarie’, ABH ‘Allison’, Nars ‘Audacious’ & Sephora ’01 Always Red’ It's important to note that many lipsticks today are formulated with beeswax, and may not be vegan-friendly. This classic, true red has slightly blue undertones and brightens up every complexion, from pale redheads with freckles to the darkest of skin tones."
Celebrity MUA Jo Baker says, "every person on the planet must have it if you have the desire for attention in the most flattering form. Luckily, Mac offers many universally flattering shades such as Ruby Woo (mentioned above). Mac has a wide array of colors, and pinpointing your undertones will typically steer you in the right direction for choosing the shade of your dreams. In the quest for finding your perfect lipstick, shade matters. For example, the Matte, Retro Matte, and Liquid options are great for long-lasting, high-impact color that doesn’t require a lot of touch-ups, while the Lustre or Powder Kiss formulas are great for those who want more sheer color for everyday wear. They differ when it comes to everything from the finish to the texture to the pigment level. What to Look For in a MAC Lipstick The FormulaĬantor says this is the most important thing to consider when choosing a MAC lipstick (since they all come in such a wide array of shades). Prefer a classic red? Check out MAC Lipstick in Ruby Woo and you’ll quickly see why everyone is obsessed.
MAC Lipstick in Twig is a universal fail-safe, a wearable nude that flatters all skin tones. But if you’re overwhelmed by the sheer array of options there are to choose from, here are a few top contenders. You really can’t go wrong with a MAC lipstick.