1. Light or Dark: Wearing paler, lighter colors (nude, light pink, etc.) will create the illusion of a fuller pout. Darker colors can make your lips appear smaller. If you have small lips and want to make them look  bigger, stay away from dark colors! Remember there are light and dark versions of all colors. For example, if you'd like to try red, there are several shades ranging from deep brick-red to lighter apple-reds...for pink, there are hot pinks and pale pinks...etc.

 2. Bright or Muted: Each color can also be bright or muted (different than light/dark!). If you want your lips to stand out, try a bright shade such as coral , tangerine, or bright red. Muted colors are softer and more subdued. They are typically closer to colors that would show up on lips naturally. If you don't want your lip look to be too dramatic or prominent, try a muted and more natural shade, such as nude or rose.

 3. Warm/Cool: It definitely helps to know whether your undertones are warm or cool, or else you might end up with a color that clashes with your natural coloring. Look for lipstick colors that are either warm or cool (whatever your skin undertones are), or just play it safe by using neutral shades. Some brands, such as Covergirl, label their packaging so you know whether a particular color is warm, cool, or neutral. If you're at a makeup counter for a nice cosmetics company, you can ask the makeup artist for help. Typically, yellow/orange/red undertones are warmer, while violet/blue/green undertones are cooler.

PAGE 1: Intro
PAGE 2: Choose Your Formula
PAGE 3: Choose Your Color
PAGE 4: Application Step One: Exfoliate
PAGE 5: Application Step Two: Moisturize
PAGE 6: Application Step Three: Line
PAGE 7: Application Step Four: Color
PAGE 8: Finishing Touches