It’s fun to mix and match lipstick shades. Matching various lipstick colors could be really neat and you could come up with unique colors to match your skin tone, hair and eyes. Transform your look from light pinks to dramatic reds simply by matching and mixing colors.

You can also make your own unique color combination on your lips to define the mouth. With so many choices, you do not have to restrict yourself on wearing the same colors of lipsticks all the time. Lip colors could range from beiges, natural pinks, oranges to elegant reds.

Keep in mind that the basic ingredient of a lipstick is pigment that provides color. Moreover, it also has oils to moisture and spread the colors and wax to keep the color in place. Your choice of lipstick colors to mix and match usually depends on various factors which include the colors of your clothing. When mixing lipstick shades, you should also take into consideration the occasion. Casual wear goes well with natural lip colors and deeper colors like dark reds are great for formal events or parties.

The occasion and dress style (casual or formal) are also determining factors. For casual wear natural colors would be more appropriate while deeper colors such as dark reds would be preferable for a party or formal events. Sheer colors look naturally wet and shiny. Nevertheless, it does not last long because of the pigment. Consider coloring in   your lips with a light color lip pencil first to make it last longer.