Recs for lighter shade lipsticks for darker skintones?

[maven821]

Hi, I've been using MAC Hug Me and Underplay as my go-to light shades but I'm finding Hug Me to be a bit too light and pink and Underplay is a bit too orangey/pale. What are some must-have neutral or light shades for GGGs? I'm NC43 - NC45. Thanks!

- Tia

btw I LOVE this lip color... any recs on this also?

 

[hyperRealGurl]

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[maven821]

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Originally Posted by hyperRealGurl Please take the time to read over Beauty Of Color Guidelines

I already did. I don't see anything about not being able to ask for lipstick recs in that section. And I honestly think I would get a better response in the other forum.

 

[Shimmer]

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Originally Posted by maven821 I already did. I don't see anything about not being able to ask for lipstick recs in that section. And I honestly think I would get a better response in the other forum.

Why? There are numerous MAs on this site, of pretty much any ethnicity, who can provide excellent guidance; considering they often check the recommendations forum, you're likely to get a better response from the Recs forum.

 

[maven821]

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Originally Posted by Shimmer Why??

*sigh* Because many woman with darker skintones visit the Beauty of Color forum often. But since this is the recs board I guess it belongs here so nevermind then.

 

[maven821]

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Originally Posted by Shimmer Why? There are numerous MAs on this site, of pretty much any ethnicity, who can provide excellent guidance; considering they often check the recommendations forum, you're likely to get a better response from the Recs forum.

Ahh thank you for being more helpful. I do notice the nude lip thread has some recs. And I should probably do a board search too.

 

[Shimmer]

lol yw

 

[saj20052006]

Recs should be in recs. I am a 'Beauty of Color" and check all of the forums. You may want to visit the store and just try colors. The 1st one that comes to mind for me is Pink Maribu L/S. You may also want to try some of the Lustreglasses, luck Fine China. Visit MAC's website, make a list of the colors that interest you and go to the store and try them out. That's what I do. My MUAs will help me until I find what I'm looking for.

 

[maven821]

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Originally Posted by saj20052006 Recs should be in recs. I am a 'Beauty of Color" and check all of the forums. You may want to visit the store and just try colors. The 1st one that comes to mind for me is Pink Maribu L/S. You may also want to try some of the Lustreglasses, luck Fine China. Visit MAC's website, make a list of the colors that interest you and go to the store and try them out. That's what I do. My MUAs will help me until I find what I'm looking for.

I usually don't have time to go to the MAC counter. Many of my purchases are done online, sight unseen... unfortunately. :T And it sucks to get a color that you may think would work for you and it ends up not working. That's why I love to hear/see what others with similar skintone as myself use.

 

[saj20052006]

Gotcha! Completely understand. Well, I am NC50 or NW45 and your complexion is much lighter than mine. The only colors I know of that are close to what Rhianna is wearing is Enchantress Lipglass or Wonderstuck Lustreglass. I don't like either of them on me because I thing my complexion is bit to dark for such a bold pink.