How to Find Your Perfect Lip Shade

The right lip color can make your whole look come together. Here is a simple way to find yours.

Start with your mood, then your undertone

Look at the veins on the inside of your wrist. Greenish veins often suit warm tones like peach, coral and terracotta. Bluish or purple veins often suit cool tones like berry, plum and blue-based red. If you cannot tell, you probably have a neutral undertone and can wear a bit of everything.

Pick a family

• Nudes and soft pinks: easy for every day. Try the ELIL Lustre Lip Gloss in Nude or Pink.
• Corals and peaches: fresh and bright, great for warm undertones.
• Reds: classic for evenings and holidays. Look at the ELIL Lip Kit, which includes shades like Vintage Red.
• Berries and plums: bold and moody, such as Midnight Merlot and Deep Vine in the Lip Kit.

Use a liner

A matching lip liner defines the shape and helps color last. Our Waterproof Lip Wand with Sharpener has the sharpener built in.

Layer for your finish

Wear matte lipstick alone for a velvet look, or add gloss on top for dimension. Want to try several shades? A set like the Holiday Lip Trio comes with shades already matched.

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