Just in time for World Smile Day (3 October), these lipstick shades are your secret to a brighter grin.
Picking the right lipstick shade is just as important as finding a foundation that matches your skin – it can totally make or break your look. You’ve probably heard that green primers help cancel out redness, and peach concealers are great for covering up blue under-eye circles. In the same way, warm-toned lipsticks can bring out the yellow in your teeth (since yellow is a warm tone), while cool-toned lipsticks help balance that out and make your teeth look whiter.
Want to make you smile pop? Here are the shades to wear to show off those pearly whites:
Red lipstick with blue undertones
Is there anything better than a bright red pout to boost your confidence? According to makeup artist Rick DiCecca, instead of looking for lipstick with orange undertones, you should rather opt for a red lipstick with a blue base. “On a colour wheel, blue and yellow sit opposite of each other, so the blue tone will cancel out the yellow in your teeth,” he explained.
Lipstick shade to try: MAC Silky Matte Lipstick Shade Ruby Woo
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Berry and deep plums
Lipsticks with berry and plum tones are a must for whiter-looking teeth. According to DiCecca, blue undertones found in purple-colored lipsticks could help your teeth to appear whiter.
Lipstick shade to try: Rimmel lasting Finish Matte Lipstick Plum Power
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Bonus tip: Add a lip gloss
Want your smile to sparkle even more? Swipe on a glossy layer over your cool-toned lipstick – instant pearly white magic! “The gloss gives your lips additional moisture [and] a more youthful appearance, giving the illusion of a whiter smile,” says professional makeup artist Kristen Fortier.
Lip gloss to try: Revlon Super Lustrous Glimmer Gloss Lavender Lust
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