How to Pick the Right Color for Your Eyes
The goal is to make your eyes pop. With this in mind, a good place to start is a color wheel. Find the color closest to your eye color on the wheel and find its complement directly across from it. Blue eyes contrast nicely with a coral or rust shade. Green eyes pop when paired with lilac.
How to Pick the Right Color For Your Cheeks
Cheeks, on the other hand, should be in a color that would naturally occur in your face. If you have peachy undertones, bring that out with a peach blush. If you get rosy cheeks, something pink would be ideal for you.
How to Pick the Right Color For Your Lips
Choosing lip shades depends upon how full your lips are. If your lips are full, try a darker color. If your lips are thin, something light may help them to appear fuller.
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Keep in Mind
The possibilities of colors seems endless. Choosing the right makeup color for you can seem like a challenge. But there a few basic rules you can go by. And of course, you can always just experiment with the multitude of possibilities of makeup shades.
The most important thing for you to remember is not to be too hung up on the rules. Try these guidelines, or try an color selection you want. Because remember, makeup washes off!
