The holiday season is the perfect time to sport bold, red lips. Red lipstick makes such a statement and it's the easiest and quickest way to perfectly pull your look together. Just check out how fab Zoe Saldana looked at the 2012 Independent Spirit Awards Nominations Press Conference in West Hollywood, California.
This deep rich shade of red totally flatters the Dominican and Puerto Rican actress's beautiful dark skin. The trick to nailing this classic look is finding a shade that complements your skin tone. Believe me chicas, everyone can wear red lipstick! Check out a few of my recommendations below and find out which red is right for you!
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Fair skin
Red lipsticks with a tint of berry tend to complement the cool undertones found in most fair complexions. Try Rimmel Lasting Finish Intense Wear Lipstick in Temptation ($7)
Medium: Olive skin
True reds work well with yellow undertones. Try MAC Cosmetics Lipstick in Ruby Woo ($15).
Medium: Tan
Like olive skin, medium tan complexions (like mine) look great with a red lipstick that brings out the skin’s warm undertones. Look for an orangey-red lipstick, like Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Couture Lipstick in 35 Rouge Vernis ($32)
Mediuum: Caramel
A red lipstick with a coral tint pops on caramel complexions. Try Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Kiss Me Coral ($5).
Dark skin
For dark skin tones like Zoe Saldana’s or darker, try a bright orangey red lipstick like Chanel Rouge Allure Luminous Intense Lip Colour in Coromandel ($34) if your undertones are warm, or go for a deep burgundy red like the Sephora Rouge Cream Lipstick in Hot Tango ($12) pictured here, if your undertones are cool.
