How to Choose the Right Lip Blush Colour for Your Skin Tone
Choosing your lip blush colour can feel like one of the biggest decisions when considering permanent makeup.
You might know you want a softer, more defined lip, but wonder: “Which shade will actually suit me?”
The right lip blush colour for your skin tone should complement your natural colouring rather than overpower it. Your natural lip colour, skin tone and undertones all play a part in choosing a shade that looks flattering once healed.
At EJ Cosmetics in Portsmouth, we don't believe in choosing a colour from a one-size-fits-all chart. Your shade is selected specifically for you.
What Determines Your Lip Blush Colour?
Your final colour isn't based on your skin tone alone.
During your consultation, we consider:
Your natural lip colour
Your skin tone
Your skin undertone
Your natural pigmentation
Your desired finished look
How subtle or defined you want your lips to appear
This is why a colour that looks perfect on someone else may not produce the same result on you.
Warm, Cool or Neutral Undertones
Understanding your undertone can help explain why certain shades complement your complexion more naturally.
Warm Undertones
Warm undertones can often work beautifully with warmer lip blush shades, such as peachy, coral or warm pink tones.
Cool Undertones
Cooler undertones may suit shades with pink, rose or berry influences.
Neutral Undertones
If you have a neutral undertone, you may have more flexibility when it comes to choosing your lip blush colour.
However, these are only general guidelines.
Your natural lip colour is just as important as your skin tone, which is why professional colour selection matters.
Should Lip Blush Match Your Natural Lip Colour?
Not necessarily.
The purpose of lip blush isn't always to create an exact match to your existing lips.
You may want to:
Enhance your natural colour
Add a soft pink or rosy tone
Make pale lips look more defined
Create a healthier-looking flush of colour
Correct the appearance of uneven pigmentation
Some clients want an extremely subtle result, while others prefer a more noticeable enhancement.
Your desired result should always be discussed before treatment.
What Colour Will My Lip Blush Be After Healing?
Your lips will usually look stronger immediately after treatment than they will once fully healed.
As the skin heals, the colour generally softens and settles.
This means the shade you see immediately after your appointment isn't necessarily your final healed colour.
Your practitioner should explain the healing process and what you can expect from your chosen shade.
Can You Choose Your Lip Blush Colour?
Absolutely.
Your preferences are an important part of the consultation.
You can bring inspiration photos or show your usual lipstick shades to give your practitioner an idea of the colours you naturally gravitate towards.
However, your chosen shade may need to be adjusted based on your natural lip colour and skin tone to achieve the most suitable result.
Find Your Perfect Lip Blush Shade in Portsmouth
At EJ Cosmetics, we take the time to understand exactly what you want from your lip blush.
Whether you're looking for a soft natural pink, rosy nude or more defined lip colour, we'll help you choose a shade that's suited to your individual features.
Ready to Find Your Perfect Shade?
Still unsure which lip blush colour for your skin tone would work best?
Book your FREE Lip Blush consultation at EJ Cosmetics in Portsmouth and we'll discuss your natural colouring, your desired result and the shade options available to you.
You don't need to choose your colour before your consultation - that's what we're here to help with.
Book your FREE consultation and find your perfect lip blush shade.
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