neutral and still enjoy a range of options. If you have a yellow-toned complexion, you can use warmer
shades, from pale bronze to warm rose. Olive tones can experiment with girly pinks and lilacs for
daytime, but save deep berry shades for the night, adding drama to little black dresses. Dark skin
tones can try rich chocolate and true reds.
If you have a fair, pink-toned complexion, use subtle colors from light pink to soft plums to enhance
your skin tone. For dramatic nighttime use, go for deep plummy (lead-free!) reds for a modern screen
siren look. Redheads look gorgeous in apricots and corals, but sheer yet intense raisin tints can really
lift up porcelain skin.
If you have a fair, pink-toned complexion, use subtle colors from light pink to soft plums to
enhance your skin tone.
As a general rule, lipsticks have more lasting power than lip-glosses, go on more smoothly, and are
better for moisturizing your lips. During the summer, or anytime when the sun is shining, try to add
some lip protection by rubbing a little bit of mineral foundation on your clean lips before applying the
lipstick.
For a quick lip exfoliation, use ripe, juicy papaya. You can use leftovers from a fruit salad or
dessert. Mash the papaya flesh into a juicy paste so you get at least a tablespoon of puree. Apply a
generous amount of papaya pulp to the lips and skin around the lips. Find a comfortable couch or a
recliner to spend a glorious ten or fifteen minutes doing nothing while papaya works on your lips.
Rinse off with warm water and enjoy smooth, flake-free lips. For an even quicker exfoliation, rub the
inside of papaya skin against your lips for a few minutes.