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Lipstick guide
Choosing a lipstick finish and shade that suits the lip and the occasion.
Written by Lamyaa Aissi, professional makeup artist, Casablanca. Part of the Lips guide.
When to use it
Once you know how long it must last and how much comfort you need.
On Moroccan skin, in a Moroccan climate
On naturally pigmented lips, match to the deepest part of your own lip rather than the lightest.
The rule that runs through every product on this site: check undertone, not just depth. Most Moroccan skin is olive or golden, and a neutral or pink-based product greys within the hour however precisely the depth matches. And for any long event, set in thin successive passes rather than one heavy layer — accumulated product slides in coastal humidity, while product laid down thinly stays.
What it will not do
A universal shade. Every famous nude is formulated against a particular range.
The most common mistake
Choosing by the shade name others use rather than by your own lip tone.
Questions
What does lipstick guide actually do?
Choosing a lipstick finish and shade that suits the lip and the occasion.
When should I use lipstick guide?
Once you know how long it must last and how much comfort you need.
Does lipstick guide work on Moroccan skin tones?
On naturally pigmented lips, match to the deepest part of your own lip rather than the lightest.
What is the most common mistake with lipstick guide?
Choosing by the shade name others use rather than by your own lip tone.
Part of: Lips
Every lip format, and the reason the famous nudes do not work on pigmented lips.
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