Purple Lipstick
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Purple Lipstick For a Bold Look
Pinks and reds dominate the lipstick aisles, but purple lipstick is gaining popularity. It's a creative way to draw attention to your lips and shake up your makeup routine. Browse the purple lipstick at CVS to find a shade that inspires your latest look.
How to Wear Purple Lipstick
Purple lipstick comes in many shades to create the look you want. Here are some tips for how to wear any shade of purple lipstick well:
Go neutral for the rest of your makeup. Let your lips have the spotlight by going neutral with the rest of your look, including your eye makeup. Other bold colors can compete with your purple lips.
Cover your skin. Purple lipstick works best when you have smooth, flawless skin. Apply face makeup with a smooth, matte finish for the best results.
Contain the color. Bold colors, such as purple, often bleed. Using a matching lip liner and priming your lips can prevent that.
Practice with purple before you want to wear it out to get the look right.
When to Wear Purple Lipstick
Wear purple lipstick when you want to make a bold statement. From light purple tones to deep purple, the color stands out on your face because it's uncommon. It's a good choice when you want to draw attention to your lips. You can go bold with purple lipstick anywhere, but it's often a fun option for a night out, weddings or other events where you can express yourself. It's frequently considered an edgy look, so an alternative lip makeup shade might be better suited for formal or traditional settings.
Which Shade of Purple Lipstick Is Best?
The best purple lipstick shade for you largely depends on your skin tone. While all skin tones can pull off a purple lipstick look, you'll get better results if you consider how well the shade of purple goes with your skin. Here are some tips for choosing a purple hue based on your skin tone:
Light skin tones: Lavender, lilac and other light, cool purples complement fair skin well.
Medium and olive skin tones: Violet and plum shades add warmth to olive skin and brighten medium skin tones.
Dark skin tones: Deep, rich shades of purple lipstick for dark skin create a chic look.
Experiment with different shades of purple lipstick to find the look you love. Also consider different finishes that change the look of different hues. Matte purple lipstick offers long-lasting wear and gives a slightly toned-down look. Metallic or glossy purple lipstick makes a bold impression and shows up well in photos.