STUCK WITH THE SAME LIPSTICK ?

I think we all get into what I would call a "lipstick rut". We discover a colour of lipstick that we feel comfortable in and then find it hard to deviate from that shade even when better and brighter shade tempt us. The good news is its easier than you might think to break the habit . All you need to do when shopping for a new shade is follow these simple rules.

Wear very little other makeup and avoid too much jewellery. Just go pared back with a bit of mascara and then try the different lipstick shades - you can always add more makeup after, but its easy to convince yourself that a lipstick doesn't suit you just because it doesn't work with the makeup you are already wearing.

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Check yourself in a full-length mirror. A lot of woman will put on a new shade, looking in a small mirror and go, " That doesn't suit me". Consider the effect it has on your whole outfit and your whole persona, not just on your face.

Don't buy it immediately. I always suggest wearing a new shade around a bit to do your shopping and just get used to it. I know it sounds weird, but look at yourself in the reflection in shop mirrors, get comfortable before you decide whether it suits you or not.

Make sure it matches your character. When a colour suit you, your skin and eyes will kind of light up. You should see an internal light bulb go on that brightens your personality and your mood, not just your physical appearance.

xoxo Caro B

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