Yes, Red Is Your Color
According to Lipstick Queen cosmetics owner Poppy King, who’s known for her perma-crimson pout, the essential first step is identifying the texture you feel most comfortable wearing (a gloss or tinted balm are great training wheels) and then finding the ideal hue for your coloring.
“When it comes to foundation you want it to match, but for lipstick, the idea is for it to contrast with your skin and hair color,” she said. For example, a pale blonde can brighten her entire complexion by opting for a red with orange undertones. (Blonde Kate Winslet swears by Lancôme’s Absolute Rouge.) A medium-skinned brunette (think Katie Holmes) should stick to a pinkish blue base; in order to detect this undertone, swipe the lipstick on your hand and look for a slightly pink hue.
Red lipstick against tanned skin is red hot!
The perfect red lipstick with matching nail color is great for evening! Be careful with the color red during daytime functions. For daytime sheer, semi-sheer and tints are best. I love matte velvet reds for nights!
Try Nars in Jungle Red and/or Red Lizard, MAC’s Russian Red, and RD 165 by Shu Uemura because they are most complimentary with almost all skin tones.
One great trick is to layer a yummy flavored gloss (strawberry, cherry, vanilla) underneath or layer it on top. That way your lips taste as great as they look and your man will definitely appreciate it!