“The reason these shades are ideal for looking younger is that they give the appearance of fuller lips. And fuller lips are associated with younger women,” says Meeks. “One thing to keep in mind as you shop for a new lipstick is that the darker the shade, then the thinner your lips will look.
The number one trick to making a dark lipstick look more chic than gothic is in the complexion. “Keep the complexion warm, not too cool or pale," says Hughes. "The warmth of the skin will make the bold lip more wearable.” The key to a warm complexion is with the right makeup palette.
During the day, I recommend pairing a dark lip with clean looking skin and minimal eye makeup. My go-to is a nude eyeshadow with a few coats of mascara. Keep the skin glowing with a very soft blush so that you don't overwhelm the face with too much colour.
Does dark lipstick look good on everyone? Dark lipstick complements all skin tones because of its rich pigments. There are several lipstick shades for dark skin, fair skin, medium skin and others. The shades are quite unique and look good on everyone.
"Dark lipsticks can look great on fair skins, thanks to the contrast between the light skin and the dark lip. Berry tones with a blue base are great on the cooler fair complexion but if you have a slighter warmer skin, try something more yellow based."
“Dark lipstick can look amazing against fair skin, so don't rule out darker shades without trying them on first,” says Dedivanovic.
Eating With Lipstick.
Generally anything you can cut into smaller bits with knife and fork is best. Bite-sized snacks are good too. Try to bite things with your teeth more so than wrapping your lips around it.
Coral tones, pinks, and soft rosy colors can make your lips appear plumper, brighten up your skin and make your teeth appear whiter. Very bright, hard, loud colors like pillarbox red and shades of maroon can make older lips look thinner, harder and more defined.
If you do want to go out for a bold lip color, choose magenta or raspberry. These lip colors will emphasize your lips, making them look fuller and youthful.
Scientists at the University of Manchester found that red lipstick draws attention to the mouth, most notably from the opposite sex. This is because red is the colour of masculine energy. It is also the colour of passion and lust…
Black lipstick can complement any complexion with ease! From pale skin tones to rich, dark skin, the color is striking on just about everyone. However, the key to pulling off this bold lip color is to know how to effectively apply the lipstick for a result that's statement-making without looking like part of a costume.
The same idea applies to makeup: when you wear dark colored lipsticks, it makes your lips look smaller. Wear lighter colors, and they automatically look bigger. Choosing the correct light shade of lipstick is tricky though- you don't want something too light that can appear frosty or make you look ill.
If you are fair-skinned with cool undertones, you can go with vibrant shades of blues, violets, rosy pinks, and fuchsia to complement your skin. For warm undertones, look for shades of berry with orange undertones. These include deep reds, burgundy, warm pinks, or corals.
Coral, peach, nude, and dusty red are lipstick shades that look gorgeous on fair or light skin. Meanwhile, berry, rose, cherry red, and mauve are the perfect choices for a medium skin tone.
"Bright, neutral, and brown-based pinks are always a sure shot when it comes to lip colors [on fair skin]," Bodkins says. "Nude, peachy, and orangey-red shades are also great picks." Conversely, she says orange-toned, dark plums, wines or mauves, and brown lipsticks tend to make the skin look washed out.
With pale skin some colours tend to make you look washed out. Try and avoid wearing light, pastel shades on their own as it will make your appear duller than you are. Stay clear of blacks as it will contrast too harshly and whites as they will have very little contrast. Stick to greys, beiges and navy.
Darker skin tones: Ensuring there's a contrast between your skin tone and lipstick is important to get this look right, so pale brown, coffee, or tan tones will look great. Olive skin tones: The warmth already present in the skin will allow you to go for dark or vampy chocolate shades.
White is such a calm and versatile colour that almost every lipstick shade works with it. Go with your favourite nude or opt for a stunning maroon, you can never go wrong with these shades if you're wearing a white outfit.
While matte lipsticks are increasingly popular right now, they can also be very drying and make lips appear older. A creamy lipstick or a lip stain with a bit of gloss, on the other hand, can be quite nourishing to lips and make them look younger.
“A black lip creates emotion and a reaction,” says Alexander, adding that darker lipsticks can work on any skin tone. “If you have a darker skin tone, then it definitely sits easier,” she says.