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    How-to: wear pale pink lipstick

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    Pale pink. Musky pink. Baby pink. Or mauve, even. Call it whatever you wish, this lipstick hue is divine. And pretty. And wonderfully 60s-esque.

    But how does one pull it off? It is rather different to your standard reds, corals, hot pinks and berries, after all. And considering this hue can sometimes be quite milky and have a (somewhat horrible) chalky, streaky kind of finish, donning this light pink pigment does require a little know-how.

    So, follow these tips and you’ll definitely find yourself looking just as glorious as Leona Lewis while wearing this feminine hue…

    PALE PINK LIPSTICK TIP #1: always conceal or prime

    One of the main reasons pale lipstick can look streaky is because the pigment of your natural lips shows through. To combat this, simply apply a thin layer of concealer - or primer - on your lips using a lip brush, before filling in your pout with a nude lip liner. Doing so will also make the colour of the lipstick stand out more.

    PALE PINK LIPSTICK TIP #2: apply two coats, separately

    Apply one coat of your chosen pale/musky/baby pink lipstick, and then blot it with a tissue, focusing the pressure on the outer rim of your lips. (This will help prevent that ugly build-up of product on the edge of your lips.) Then, apply your second and final coat of lipstick. This will not only make your lipstick last longer, but further prevent the colour from streaking.

    PALE PINK LIPSTICK TIP #3: pair it with black winged eyeliner

    Lighter lip hues can make fair skin look a little lost, but by adding a slick line of black liquid liner to your eyes, you’ll add extra definition. This trick also works wonders for darker skin tones, as Leona Lewis has so kindly demonstrated. Filling in your brows will also complete this face-framing make-up look.

    PALE PINK LIPSTICK TIP #4: always enhance your complexion

    Red, coral, berry and hot pink lipsticks instantly boost your skin’s appearance, but light pink hues? Not so much. Apply a baby pink or rosy coloured blush to help breath life into your cheeks, and pop a dusting of powder illuminator over the top to ensure your skin has a wonderful warmth and glow.

    Now you know the tricks to wearing this lipstick hue well, want to know which ones are approved by the bh team? These four are absolute gems…

    From left to right: glo minerals Lipstick in Socialite, Mirabella Lip Colour in Fleur, Maybelline New York SuperStay 14hr Lipstick in Perpetual Peony, and L'Oréal Paris Shine Caresse Lipcolour in 103 Marilyn.

    Do you like the look of baby pink lipstick? What are your make-up tips for wearing such a light hue?


           

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    125 Member Comments

    boujeebabe 4 Apr 2013 5:10 AM

    This is such a beautiful colour but I don't think it suits people with pale skin because it washes out their complexion so much.

    aussie_cat87 4 Apr 2013 5:07 AM

    I actually like it when my natural lip colour comes through... it makes it look more natural and more me.

    Princess Perfume 4 Apr 2013 4:20 AM

    I love the look of this but I wonder if you don't need to have a slight tan to get away with it!

    Jenniqua 4 Apr 2013 4:14 AM

    I love these shades of lippy, I have one in Rimmel Kate Moss collection, and just love it.

    MissChriss 4 Apr 2013 3:37 AM

    Thanks for the tips for bh. I was wondering why my pink lippie's never look as nice on me. I will have to give these tips a go now!

    Muser 4 Apr 2013 2:59 AM

    I think pale pink lips look great, but I don't think I can really pull it off, unfortunately. The Maybelline shade looks absolutely gorgeous!

    Phaine 4 Apr 2013 2:28 AM

    These shades look amazing on medium or dark skinned gals but pale ol' me would look a little ghastly in the pale shades.

    ModernSnowWhite 4 Apr 2013 1:39 AM

    love it :) I own a few and I wear them often :) Innoxa makes one called 'baby doll' and its really pretty.

    jenknees 4 Apr 2013 12:51 AM

    Would love to try this colour but don't think I'll pull it off well :(

    Chicklet 4 Apr 2013 12:49 AM

    I actually don't think it looks good on the person in the picture (Leona Lewis?).

    Roxymisha 4 Apr 2013 12:19 AM

    I agree this is a difficult colour to wear for many women although these hues are soooo feminine and pretty. I don't have any tips other than ensuring the colour suits you. No use wearing a colour that you like but doesn't enhance you.

    FeatheredBeauty 4 Apr 2013 12:15 AM

    I do love pale pink lipstick (especially MAC's Creme Cup) and luckily it suits me. It really only looks good on people with very pale skin and cool undertones though. It just looks wrong on those that are tanned.

    Janeka 3 Apr 2013 11:55 PM

    Honestly, I don't think anyone looks good in this colour... It reminds me of little kids make up sets :P But to each their own.

    Bobbin01 3 Apr 2013 11:17 PM

    I love the colour but tend to find wearing it on my face makes me look a bit sickly and washed out. I think light pink may be one for darker skinned girls

    lynx 3 Apr 2013 11:04 PM

    I have been looking for a nice pale shade of pink, something with a lot of pigment. Usually it looks great until I apply it on my lips and then it is just too opaque and practically nothing there.

    sassylily 3 Apr 2013 10:49 PM

    I think you have to be a fresh young girl to wear this shade of pink

    stackcats 3 Apr 2013 10:37 PM

    I always thought pale pink lippie would suit someone with cool skintone. I am slightly tanned and tried a pale pink lipstick, took me a while to get used to it, as I always wear bright red shades, which suit me better

    Marie_ 3 Apr 2013 10:13 PM

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE this colour so i bought a YSL lipstick a few years and it looked absolutely horrible. The lipstick became so streaky and patchy and i did everything in the world to try and fix it but nothing seemed to work. I wish I had these tips however I think I would have had the same affect :( Maybe I can try it again with one of these, the Loreal looks nice!

    Nic.20 3 Apr 2013 10:10 PM

    I love wearing pale pink lipstick. It looks nice and simple but can make a whole outfit tie together.

    Nda 3 Apr 2013 10:07 PM

    Love a pale pink lippy, gives a great 60s look!

    MoonStone 3 Apr 2013 9:37 PM

    Lovely advice. I like the tip of adding a winged liner. The maybelline lippy looks great.

    Gofton 3 Apr 2013 9:34 PM

    The last lippie is L'Oreal Infallible Le Rouge and I'm guessing its Perennial Pink. I love Infallible, stays put all day and the new Glam Shine Lip Carress isn't bad either. I'd have to amp up my blush and some bronzer as I'm really pale.

    clearcrystalwater 3 Apr 2013 9:27 PM

    Love the Maybelline & L'Oreal lippy colours in the picture there. I do love this 'young' look but I'm less confident wearing that look as I'm not 'young anymore! Last thing on earth I want is to look like a mutton dressed up as lamb so I usually opt for a much, much paler pink than those these days and it's not quite as opaque either. Nice on her though!

    Truth 3 Apr 2013 9:09 PM

    I think it depends on your skin colouring, it suits Leona Lewis as she is more on the Darker Olive skin type, if your on the paler side then this colour can make you look washed out. Its a beautiful colour dont get me wrong but its not for every skin shade.

    missredsage 3 Apr 2013 7:27 PM

    A choice I wouldn't normally make for almost every reason you state, but with a bit of work, maybe ill give it another go...

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