Article: Red rules

BEAUTY: THE MOOD-LIFTING properties of a new lipstick should not be underestimated.

A fix of colour has got many a woman through a bad day, and the shade du jour is red. Well what's new about that? Just like that little black dress or the stiletto heel, red lipstick is a classic that never goes out of fashion, but red is having a major moment this season, but there are rules.

Find your shade. One of the main reasons women shy away from red is that it's difficult to find the right shade. Firstly, your skin shade will determine which red suits you. Paler skin with a pink undertone usually suits the cool, blue reds, whereas golden or olive skins will suit a red with warm, orangey tones.

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