Most of us Africans have warm skin tones, meaning we have a golden, olive and dark hue to our skins.
Many people fear red lipstick and they pass out this notion that black women can’t pull off red, What a big lie,
African women can pull off red lipstick color as good as other colored women.
Red oozes power, passion, strength, strong will, confidence and most of all sexiness.
It sometimes becomes quite difficult for African women to choose the right red shade for themselves and if they wear wrong shade they look washed out and awkward, to avoid this, the trick is to choose the best shade that will flatter your undertone.
Warm skin tones with olive and golden hues should choose orange-red shade since it has more yellow and it compliments their golden yellow under tones.
while warm skin tones with dark to brown hues should choose warm red colors to compliment their brown undertones.
Red lipstick for dark skin women with olive dark tones
Example of an olive undertone
This color shade should choose dark red lipstick shade with orangey and brown bases.
Olive undertones should choose warm red and cool reds, very versatile.
Red lipstick for dark skin women with warm dark tones
Example of a warm dark undertone tone
These women’s undertone is characterized by brown and golden hues, they should choose pinkish red and shiny red colors.
Dark undertoned women should choose warm red shades.
How to apply red lipstick
Ensure your lips are well exfoliated and clean before application of the red lipstick. Hint moisturise the night before by applying lip balm or Vaseline.
Apply your lip liner of the same color with your red lipstick. Hint allow it to dry first before applying the lipstick this will minimise diluting effect.
Apply your red lipstick. Hint use a brush to ensure even application.
If you want your lips to look fuller and with a deeper red apply foundation around your lips, always use a brush.
Then you are good to go. Very beautiful and sexy. 😄
Remember practice wearing make up become an expert in wearing your make up and never be afraid to look good,
Rock you elegantly, fiercely without apologies, no one in the world looks like you. You are unique.
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