
Whether it’s a bold red or a powder pink, a swipe of the best lipstick is an effortless way to elevate your look. These days, there are plenty of formulas to choose from, in countless colours and in all manner of matte, satin and glossy finishes.
According to TikTok’s favourite make-up gurus, Alexis Androulakis and Dr. Christina Basias (also known as @TheLipstickLesbians), “your lip colour is going to change the colour of your lipstick.” Thankfully, they’ve a few tricks in their arsenal to shade match a lipstick for your complexion: “If you’re light or medium skinned, it’s more than likely [the underside of] your fingertip is going to emulate the shade of your lips,” Androulakis advises.