Our makeup artist’s tip:
Satin lipsticks are buildable. Start with a thin layer and gradually add more for your desired level of pigmentation.
3. Gloss
With a shiny, plumpy, and hydrated finish, glossy lipsticks reflect light and make your shade appear luminous. The colour tends to be more sheer, slick, and makes your lips look pouty. Consider the final look of a glossy lipstick while learning how to find the right shade of lipstick.
- Style: A vibrant, shimmering sheen that gives the illusion of fuller, plumper lips than natural.
- Suitability: Thin lips yearning for a touch of lusciousness or those who prefer shine over pigment. More translucent than other lipsticks, glosses bestow a bewitching, sensorial spell upon the lips.
- Not recommended for: Pale, discoloured lips that need the vibrant embrace of pigment to assert themselves.
Our makeup artist’s tip:
The liquid, volatile texture of glosses demands a touch-up, a regular reapplication to refresh the shine. To improve longevity, start by outlining the surface of your lips with a lip liner close to your skin colour, then apply your glossy shade in thin layers.
With a two-part guide on how to find the right shade of lipstick, it’s time to add some striking shades to your vanity. If you’re still uncertain of how a particular shade might look on you, simply hop onto the Virtual Makeup try-On tool and test all the rich L'Oréal Paris lipsticks online.