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5 tips on how to apply make up

African lady with matte lipstick
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The new subtle matte colours look so elegant when worn in the right way. However, matte lipstick can be drying so you really need to take care of your lips both before and after. Follow these steps to rock that matte colour.

1. Choose the right colour: Lipsticks, like our skin, have undertones. Therefore if you have a warm undertone, choose colours with a warm undertone. A shade that is too pale will make you look sickly, while a shade that it too dark may give you a “trashy” appearance. Go for brights, to ensure you bring out the best in your appearance. You cannot go wrong with this season’s shades of fuschia, plum, and funky neon shades like orange, blue and purple.

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