What the color of your lipstick says about you, according to experts
Are you affectionate and confident or rather shy and reserved? It's all in the choice of colors.
Whether you prefer matte nude lips or something bright and glossy, your choice of lipstick can say a lot about your personality. Often it is one of the first things others notice about you. "The color of your lipstick says a lot about your mood without you having to say anything," says Nina Vargas , a stylist and business strategist for fashion brands. Curious to know what kind of impression your makeup preferences make? Keep reading to hear Vargas and other beauty experts on what your lipstick color says about you.
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Neutrals
If you prefer neutral or nude shades, you may seem shy and reserved at first. But that doesn't mean you don't put thought and effort into your look.
Vargas tells Better life that choosing a lipstick closer to your natural lip color may mean that you want to be taken seriously without saying too much.
Aimee Carr , makeup artist and founder of Voodoo makeup , adds that there is also a practical element in this choice. A neutral base color can work with any color of clothing or occasion.
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Reds
Wearing lipstick immediately signals that you want to be noticed. Vargas says these color choices "often signal power." ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb
Elizabeth Kosich , founder of Elizabeth Kosich Styling , describes people who choose lipstick as confident, passionate and fierce. Don't be surprised to find a CEO wearing bold red lips or to notice that your outgoing, social friend has made it his signature shade.
Roses
Kosich says if you opt for a light pink lipstick, others might naturally trust you more. "Pink lips channel our inner nurturer and project a caring, gentle, and kind image," she shares.
However, choosing a bright pink shows a playful side or maybe even flirtation. Carr describes this color choice as vivid, and says you'll likely choose it if you're trying to pump up the volume in your look.
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Shiny clear or no color
Going for a light shine or no color at all says a lot about your personality.
"A person without lip color is a simple, no frills, no frills person who doesn't beat around the bush, curry favors or dress to impress," says Kosich. "Instead, they speak their minds without apologizing and expect others to take it or leave it."
If you go the gloss route, you'll get that pop of shine effortlessly. This choice signals a person on the go who is far too busy to spend time applying lipstick.
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bold shades
A bright purple lip gloss? An almost black lipstick? If you choose original lipstick colors, you will probably like to stand out.
"When someone uses a bold color for their lips, it shows they're not afraid to express themselves," says makeup artist Elaina Badro . And Vargas adds that big, garish colors imply that you're fun and outgoing.
