Purple lipstick

Purple lipstick

Wearing a dark lipstick is always a good idea as the fall and winter season hits town. When you’ve finally left those bright summer colors in a corner of your beauty box, it’s time to see yourself sporting amazing purple lipstick shades.

The truth is that some of the makeup trends come and go, but there is still one that keeps coming back and that is dark lipstick. This year purple lipstick in all its shades ascended the throne over red. Many girls tried to find their perfect color. While some of them have been successful, the others are still searching.

That is why in this post I will show you some of the latest trends but also how to wear purple lipstick depending on your skin type, makeup and hairstyle.

How to wear purple makeup pencil according to makeup artists

If you wear dark lipstick, you must first scrub your lips. Put on the scrub and massage it. Then give a balm that you usually use. If it’s too oily, put a tissue on your lips and collect the greasy residue.
Now it’s time to put on your purple lipstick.

So choose the color according to your skin type

There are many shades of plum. You probably know some of them – lavender, lilac, plum or violet. However, before you buy one, be sure to try it on to see if it matches your skin tone well.
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If you have fair skin and a porcelain face, look for fresh and lighter shades of purple lipstick. The shades of light lavender, lilac and purple will complement your fair skin tone perfectly.

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On the other hand, girls with dark skin can try darker shades like plum or dark purple. You can also try the shades between red and purple. They look great with some winter makeup.

How to wear a residue of your makeup with purple lipstick

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After finding the right purple lipstick, it’s time to see how to apply the rest of your makeup. What makeup for eyes and cheeks? Let’s see.

All makeup artists say to keep the rest of your outfit and makeup to a minimum. That said, you shouldn’t wear a heavily pigmented eyeshadow, eyeliner, and mascara at the same time.
Instead, use just a small amount of neutral eyeshadow or just a little mascara. No worries; Your lipstick will make enough color statement.

How to choose the best purple shade depending on your hair color

When we talk about hair color, you can use the same rule as for your skin tone.
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If you are a brunette or have dark black hair, you can wear dark purple lipstick. Don’t worry, you won’t look monotonous. Purple lipstick is an excellent choice for dark-haired girls.

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However, if you are blonde or have light hair, you can wear purple lipstick in shades ranging from very light to some darker. I can say that it is easier for the blonde girls to choose because there are many different options.

Matte or Shiny Purple Lipstick

Trends have changed significantly in recent years. Matt was the queen of lipsticks and nowadays glossy and metallic lipsticks have taken over the makeup world.
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If you want your lipstick to last a whole day, you should definitely go for the matte and creamy ones as they can stay on your lips the longest.

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Metallic and shiny, on the other hand, are only suitable for photo shoots.
Whether you go for a matte or glossy purple lipstick also depends on what outfit you are wearing.
Scroll down to see how you can nail your purple lipstick with many outfit combinations.

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Purple lipstick is the perfect makeup for colder days when you can style it with a printed scarf or coat. Follow this example and combine the lipstick color with the accessory or with the color of your dress.

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All black outfits are great for showing off your fabulous makeup. They are mostly casual and easygoing, allowing you to dominate with your purple lipstick. This dark lipstick looks great with brown hair and a black coat.

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If you are wearing an elegant satin or silk dress, it is best to wear purple matte lipstick. This way you will never go over the line. Keep the rest of your outfit neutral and simply highlight your eyes.

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The purple lipstick also allows you to wear more eye-catching outfit combinations. This charming dress has so many colors. However, it still looks very chic and attractive. Match your purple lipstick with the color of the handbag.

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When it comes to jewelry to wear with the dark lipstick, go for big earrings like this one. You can be your statement. Pair them with a french bun and a super elegant dress. Leave the rest of your makeup very simple and clean.

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If you follow trends then you’ve probably seen fuschia everywhere! Hot pink staples are a must this season. So I wanted you to see how you can wear your purple lipstick and fuschia coat together and still look super chic! Complete the jeans with bell-bottoms and the black turtleneck.

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At the end you will see how to style the complete purple outfit! Matching the same color of your pants and sweater with the light purple lipstick is exciting. The blondes can wear this combination anytime.

I hope you found this makeup guide helpful. I wanted to show you that it’s completely safe to wear dark lipstick, whether you’re brunette or blonde. It depends on your skin tone and outfit combinations.
Be sure to read the post about wearing matte lipstick.

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