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When I started Lime Crime Makeup, I started receiving emails from girls looking to experiment with color but unsure which shades would look good on them. When it comes to trying bolder lipsticks or eyeshadows, it can be hard to tell what works on you and what doesn’t – and who wants makeup they don’t look good in?!
During our SpaceNK Tour, I met and recommended Lime Crime lipsticks to dozens of girls, all the while learning about coloration types. Digital Consultation Week is your chance to get mine and the LC Team’s expert opinion, as well as other girls on the blog, what shades are right for YOU!
OK! SO HOW DOES THIS WORK???
Step 1
Upload your picture to a photo-sharing site and post it in comments. Be sure the picture clearly shows your features and is not too dark.
Step 2
Describe your eye, hair and skin color to the best of your ability. If your skin has yellow, olive, or red undertones, do mention that – it matters!
Step 3
How adventurous are you willing to get? Describe on a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being a ‘Color-Shy Cutie’ and ‘Rainbow Bright’s got nothing on me!’ being a 10.
Step 4
Expect a reply from me & the L.C. team – as well as other willing participants – on what colors will bring your face to life, and which shades to stay away from!
Skin- Pale, freckles easily with pinkish undertones.
Eyes- Bluish Green
Hair- Light coppery red
I’m probably somewhere around a 5 on the adventurous scale. I like some color, but I like it to be simple, chic and mature :)
LauraJane Reply:
July 12, 2010 at 10:44 pm
and you would need a picture, duh.
*blush* Oops!
http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/2810/88261508729662455102612.jpg
Ashley Lemon Reply:
July 12, 2010 at 10:50 pm
Wow you are super Pretty!! Love the red hair!
I think that the natural subtle look works for you very well…
Rachel (Doe's London Assistant) Reply:
July 18, 2010 at 3:41 pm
Wow you’re beautiful Laura Jane!
Centrifuchsia lipstick for something bright, Airbourne Unicorn for something in the middle and Cosmopop for everyday!
Eyes? Cleopatra softly blended would look lovely with your hair, Elf (limited edition) for something bright and Nymph for a lovely every day look!
I hope I’ve been helpful!!!
I have Brown Hair, Brown eyes, VERY FAIR SKIN, with a lot of redness… I wear a lot of purples and blues and greens for make up…. I have the hardest time finding lip sticks that look good on me… I also have large pores so I don’t wear foundation or powder because it makes them look more noticeable.
I am 22 years old and I love to experiement with make up!!!
I am always willing to try something new and different, as well as something I can wear to work…
Please help…..
PS I love liquid liner!!!!
Gracie Martin Reply:
July 13, 2010 at 12:58 pm
No picture?
Me: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1288249&id=775013746
About me: I have deeo blue eyes and very fair skin and red hair. It has blue/red undertones
As for adventure I’d say 7, I like fun colors!!
x | x | x | x
(…pictures of me with a straight face are a rare, rare commodity.)
EYES: Dark chocolate. Typically look near-black outside of direct light.
HAIR: Again, a very dark, rich chocolate. Not quite as near-black as my eyes. No red or blue undertones. Currently not dyed with any colors, but I somewhat frequently have purple bangs, streaks, etc.
SKIN: Medium-to-pale peach with yellow undertones; I might also add that I lose the peachiness as I tan and am more of a bronze with very evident yellow undertones.
COLOR ADVENTUROUSNESS: 8. I’m not quite the type to rock something like No She Didn’t on a day-to-day basis and dislike having too many colors on my face at once, but I otherwise love wearing nontraditional colors and pushing the envelope.
http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/9233/photo8ar.jpg
I love my new bangs! <3 <3 <3
Eyes – brown
Hair – very dark brown
Skin – perfectly pale with yellow undertones
Adventurous Spirit – 7
I love all colors, but I'm trying to branch out from the "easy" ones (mostly pinks and dark purples, reds, and blues). I've tried to branch out with pastels, but they always end up making me look sickly. Help!
Deena Reply:
July 14, 2010 at 9:43 pm
Most of the time when I do makeup I tend to stick to black/grey/white or pinks on the eyes, with accents of color coming from lower liner and lipsticks (that’s where the purples, reds, and blues come in). I would love to find real color for my eyes, and some more daring ones for my lips!
Also, thank you Doe and everyone else who is helping with this project!
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/VyNX61pE_5x8ZqLwHGyapw?feat=directlink
Eyes: blue-gray
Hair: naturally a darker blonde color, I color it red
Skin: On the paler side?
Color Scale: 5, but I’d love to hear some crazy suggestions.
♥ Thank you so much! ♥
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b132/vibrant2001/My%20Face/0708001831a.jpg
Eye color: Brown with golden flecks
Skin: Fair skin with slight yellow undertones
As far as 1-10, I’d say I’m a 9 on the color adventure scale! :)
Also, here is a picture of me in the bow that I won!! :)
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b132/vibrant2001/My%20Face/0701001755.jpg
Jessica Reply:
July 12, 2010 at 11:39 pm
Oh, and my hair! It’s currently a reddish brown with blonde around my face and little pieces throughout, but my hair always changes. :)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v293/flavorofthehair/July2010.jpg
I think I have red tone skin. >> I know when I go totally blonde, I look very red and blotchy. Otherwise, I’m not sure what my skintone is.
My eyes are bluuueee. And my hair… well, right now it’s reddish, a purple-ish auburn and the bangs are a verryyy faded pink, almost blonde.
As for color… alright, I myself have gone to 10. =3
La la la… <3
This is so awesome of you to do! I love colors but I didn’t even start wearing makeup until a few years ago so I have no idea what I’m doing, lol… I’ve been in love with Lime Crime since early 2009 and purchased some shimmers, but I love the brights, just don’t know what will look good on me!
Here’s my picture (I’m in the middle) http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c212/leliel101/three.jpg
Eyes: A dark marble green, sometimes bluish grey
Hair: Medium-Dark Brown
Skin: Olive undertones, but I also have mild rosacea, so my cheeks and nose can get quite pinkish red when I’m hot or excited (as well as my arms). On average, my cheeks always have a tint of pink (which some people have mistaken for blush!)
I usually dress up when I go to concerts and parties with friends, so I’m going to say I’d be maybe a 7-8 on the daring scale (for now – I may be less shy once I get used to brights!). I love to combine black and bright colors for my wardrobe, and LOVE glitter and shimmer. Sadly I have yet to find a foundation that doesn’t make my skin feel like it can’t breathe, so the most I would use to mellow my redness would be powder.
Thank you so much!
Amanda Reply:
July 16, 2010 at 12:33 pm
Just incase that one is a little odd, here are some others.. My hair has been in a state of flux for the last few months, but that first pic I posted is most recent. I need a new cut badly. Suggestions welcome. D:
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=3165520&l=9e48419a73&id=579528963
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/photo.php?pid=1979324&id=579528963
Mark D. - LC Team Reply:
July 27, 2010 at 6:20 pm
Hi Amanda,
Thanks for sharing the pics! For foundation: try Maybelline Mousse foundations, they are light weight on the skin :)
I dig that you like combining light and dark with a dash of sparkle in your wardrobe – let’s explore that in your makeup!
How about Empress taking the lead on your lids with some Fairy Wings in the inner corners of your eyes. Maybe even do a little Circus Girl toward the bottom – my skin has olive undertones in the summer and circus girl goes on more gold than yellow, so don’t fear it!
I’d keep your lips understated for this look, try Cosmopop in a thin subtle layer.
Have Fun!
Amanda Reply:
July 28, 2010 at 4:31 pm
Thanks Mark! I’m glad I already have and use fairy wings (love it) and just put in an order to try Empress and CosmoPop, among other things for the Double Rainbow promo. I have been eyeballing Empress, so double win! Very interested to try Circus Girl. I love the way it looks but wasn’t sure if yellow would work for me!
I’m hoping maybe Lime Criminal, Elf and Mermaid might help bring out my green eyes, too – read somewhere that green-blues and yellow/golds would! Looking forward to having fun when they all arrive next week!
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4102/4789093422_e64b3ef792_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4079/4789093378_5cc85d2ce6_b.jpg
(I included the first picture because it shows my eyes better, but the brightness makes me look paler than i am so I added the second which is a better representation of my complexion)
Eyes – green ring with brown inside
Hair – dark brown
Skin – olive undertones
Adventurous Spirit – 4 or 5? as you can see i am not very adventurous with my eyes and usually only wear mascara if anything. But the spirit is inside me and i would like to become more adventurous with makeup :)
Lucy Reply:
July 17, 2010 at 5:36 pm
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4134/4802427307_183e63c468_b.jpg
One with ‘going out’ makeup to give you an idea of my style… here i am with red lips – this or black eyeliner is all i ever really do for a ‘look’ when I am going out. Any suggestions for new ideas for me to try?
Mark D. - LC Team Reply:
July 27, 2010 at 6:10 pm
Lucy -
Wow! You can certainly rock a classic red lip, but if you’re still searching for the perfect true red I have to give Retrofuturist its due and suggest you try it.
The first step into eye adventure I’d like to recommend is a highlight color like Fairy Wings or Nymph. I would start with just a light dab of these highlights around your lids in addition to the mascara you usually wear. It’s a pretty subtle, but playful sparkle. Once you get used to that you can certainly move into bolder colors – I can even see you rocking a green like Elf! That probably seems way out of your comfort zone for now and that’s ok, maybe later ;)
So you already know that red lips are amazing on you. Have you tried a medium purple. A little dab’ll do ya with an LC lippie like Airborne Unicorn. Give it a whirl and have fun!
Lucy Reply:
July 27, 2010 at 7:01 pm
Thank you so much for the advice! I don’t do the red lips very often but I definitely will do now after you saying I rock it! I’m excited to try out some more adventurous eye makeup now too – I think my adventure rating has risen after reading your suggestions :)
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c343/sandra666219/newyears002.jpg
I love that you are doing this.
Eyes Brown
Hair is black, when I dye it, usually a dark reddish brown
Skin tone Fair not sure on the undertones, I want to say pink
If it’s possible I would be say my wild limit is 10, but I wouldn’t mind also a tame 1 suggestion for everyday.
Mark D. - LC Team Reply:
July 27, 2010 at 6:03 pm
Hi Sandra,
For the tame suggestion, classic red Retrofuturist lips (you only need to dab a little on) and a very light accent of Fairy Wings around your eyes.
Now for the WILD suggestion :)
Your beautiful deep brown eyes will be able to penetrate through the brighter colors of the rainbow so you can explore them all! If you’re feeling 10-level daring, consider Doe’s new Double Rainbow eye (Primadonna, Lime Criminal, Circus Girl and Shoe Addict) for a multicolored extravaganza. For your lips amp it up with Great Pink Planet or Airborne Unicorn.
Whatever you decide to do, have fun with it! :)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cherry_jolene/4789186702/
Eyes: Very dark brown – almost black
Hair: Again, very dark brown
Skin: Cool skin tone with pinkish undertones.
Adventurous scale: During the week I’m an elementary music teacher, so I’m a 1. On the weekend though … I’d say an 8. I love color, but No She Didn’t intimidates me a little, lol.
Mark D. - LC Team Reply:
July 27, 2010 at 5:56 pm
Hi Katie:
Your eyes totally remind me of my mom’s! :) So pretty! With a deep brown like that you can explore some of the brighter eye shadows out there to get into that “8″ territory:
I’d love to see you try some blues: cool and bold like Pompadour, or even a little sassier like Shoe Addict.
For the lips I’d go with Airborne Unicorn or for the safer end of things, the classic red of Retrofuturist won’t let you down.
Love your jacket by the way! Hope this gives you some ideas!
http://i32.tinypic.com/2z67eq9.jpg
Okay…the picture is really weird but I am in the process of transferring files between computers and this is the only colour picture I have right now! This picture is a few years old but my skin tone, eye colour and hair haven’t changed much.
Eyes – green
Hair – I dye it black with a violet “sheen”
Skin – fair skin..not sure what undertones I have…possibly pink but I don’t know.
Adventurous Spirit – 5
I never wear makeup but recently I’ve been wanting to experiment with it occasionally. I’m not the type of person that feels like I have to wear it everyday. I wear it more as an artistic expression. With that said, I still like simple but colourful looks.
Mark D. - LC Team Reply:
July 21, 2010 at 1:56 pm
Misa,
Great picture, great look, great HAIR, great LIPS!
Since you’re just dipping your toe in the water makeup wise, a classic red lip like Retrofuturist is an easy win for you. Your lips are more than full enough to take the color and give it BACK.
Fairy wings is a PERFECT eye accent for you with just a little eye liner like you have in this pic. It will even reinforce the violet tones in your hair. You don’t need to pile it on for “heavy eye makeup” look, a little dab’ll do ya!
Would love to see you get more comfortable with makeup, especially with your lips. You could even rock an Orange like My Beautiful Rocket if you choose to move up the adventure scale later on!
Thanks for sharing!
Misa Reply:
July 21, 2010 at 11:25 pm
Thanks so much Mark!
I have been really wanting to try out more colour on my lips so thanks for the suggestions. I wasn’t sure if I could pull of My Beautiful Rocket, but I have always loved the way it looks. I will definitely be trying out your ideas. =)
Yay!
http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/zz96/Ophelia_Complex/stuff/me4-1.jpg
My eyes are dark brown, my hair is dark brown but not approaching black, and my skin tone is olive but not too tan.
I think I would be willing to get to a 7 on the scale of adventurousness.
Mark D. - LC Team Reply:
July 21, 2010 at 1:50 pm
First I must say: Cheek bone LOVE from your friendly neighborhood photographer! Easy killer photos even in less than perfect light. So NOT disposable, darling! :)
On to the makeup!
I’d start with your eyes: a dark color toward the edge of the lid and flare up into something a little lighter: I’d go with Medusa and blend up and out into Cleopatra.
Lips: I’d avoid the classic red look (unless you change your hair color to a jet black, in which case go red immediately!). For now I’d recommend my personal fav: Airborne Unicorn. I find it really rounds out a look well for people with dark brown hair or with any kind of red.
Hope this helps!
Eyes: dark brown
Hair: dark brown
Skin tone: I would say tannish beige with yellow undertones
I would put 7 on the scale; curious but colorful
http://i32.tinypic.com/2m64bgz.jpg
Thank you for taking the time to this!
Mark D. - LC Team Reply:
July 21, 2010 at 1:40 pm
Hi Jazzi,
Beautiful lips! I would kiss the orange! Try My Beautiful Rocket for an adventurous citrus-pout. If that’s a little too outside for you, consider the classic elegance of a true red lip with dark hair: Retrofuturist!
For your eyes I’d go light toned so that intense brown is framed nicely and amplified: try a bold foiled application of Nymph or Fairy Wings!
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j224/TheBeastWhatSqueaks/Luluglasses.jpg
That’s me!
Hair Colour: Inky black, but I usually get bored and dye it crazy colours
Eye colour: Sort of an amber-brown? People often call it hazel.
Skin colour: Very pale, yellow undertones, but lots of freckles that get hidden by makeup.
Adventurous scale: 9 (I cannot STAND pink! Any other colour, just not pink…)
Thank you so much for doing this by the way, it’s very kind of you!
Mark D. - LC Team Reply:
July 21, 2010 at 1:35 pm
Hi there Lulu!
Beautiful black hair calls for classic red lips in my book. BUT that is a conservative look not befitting a 9 on the adventure scale. SO let’s look at some other options:
My Beautiful Rocket for the win! I would try to go orange in a big way – even apply some clear gloss over it to ramp it up a bit.
Your eyes have ‘soft power’, meaning they can contrast well against some of the wilder eye shadows if you choose to go that route: Try to compliment the MBR with some blues, Shoe Addict blended into Pompadour.
Let us know how it goes ;)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v238/luna124/me002.jpg
I’m a bit sick in that one, so forgive my sad face.
Here is a better shot of my hair:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v238/luna124/crazy.jpg
(don’t mind the crazy guy)
Eyes: Brown
Hair: naturally dark brown currently black
skin tone: pale Irish girl white
I would like suggestions for both a 10 and around a 5.
Mark D. - LC Team Reply:
July 21, 2010 at 1:26 pm
Hi Brandi,
I’m experiencing dark hair LOVE! Your brows are dark and bold too which is the ideal frame for classic red lips in my humble opinion. For your “5″ level, go with Retrofuturist on the lips and little Pompadour applied thinly as a liner – I’d love to see you with just a touch of blue, consider blending out some Medusa in a cat eye pattern.
For the 10 side of things, I’m going to have to recommend Circus girl! I usually tell people to stay away from yellows but if you want to get a little crazy you can rock it with the dark hair! Also greens like Elf for the eyes are not out of the question (not just because you’re Irish!). For more adventerous lips: Countessa Flourescent will give you that un-ignorable pout.
Hope this gives you some ideas!
So many comments, your team has their work cut out for them. It’s so nice of you to offer this!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/blood_tears/IMG_0469.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/blood_tears/IMG_0337.jpg
Eyes: mostly a blue-grey but can change to a slight green.
Hair: bright natural red.
Skin: I’m very pale but have some redness (which drives me crazy).
Adventure level: 7
Age (if it helps): 21
Mark D. - LC Team Reply:
July 21, 2010 at 1:18 pm
Hi Wren!
Thanks so much for sharing the pics! You remind me of Doe in so many ways and I would shoot you in a very similar way: with plenty of purple! Airborne Unicorn is a redhead’s friend. Dab it for an accent or pile it on to turn heads.
You can lovely prominent eyebrows which allow you to explore some cool shapes with eye shadows – blended out or with a distinct harsher lines. Color-wise Empress would be fantastic for you anyway you slice it. If you’re worried about being to purple-heavy, consider a darker shade like Enchant – the hints of green will look gorgeous!
Hope this helps!
love this idea!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v99/lyndred/pic1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v99/lyndred/DSCN0279.jpg
I didn’t realise I was wearing only black in both of these pics until I uploaded them… oh well
eyes: dark blue
hair: strawberry blond, a little redder than in the pics
skin: pale, pink tones, and with freckles right now
adventurousness: 8
Mark D. - LC Team Reply:
July 21, 2010 at 1:10 pm
Hi Falco,
Thanks for sharing the pics! Very conservative outfits, but there’s nothing wrong with that :)
For Strawberry blonde with blue eyes and pink undertones, medium purples like Airborne Unicorn are an excellent choice. Personally I would steer clear of yellows, but a yellowish green like Lime Criminal can spice up your look quite nicely.
Eyes:Dark Brown
Hair:Dark Brown
Skin:Fair with olive undertones
I’m a 6 on the color adventure scale
http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt48/acornmisc/Photoon2010-04-30at0732.jpg
thanks for doing this, I’m excited for my reply!
Miss Anna Reply:
July 13, 2010 at 3:03 am
Hi Robyn,
You have big eyes, how cool is that, I adore them. Totally go for our colours such as Pompadour, Mermaid, Circus Girl, Lime Criminal and Primadonna, especially for Primadonna. And you can even try out every lipstick in our lipstick range, perhaps Countessa Fluorescent and Retrofurist. I’d love to see you with bright red lips!
Anna, LC
Robyn Reply:
July 13, 2010 at 2:50 pm
thanks so much! I’ve been dying to try countessa fluorescent!
Eyes – Hazel
Skin – Pale
Hair – Changes a lot, currently is blonde, but I am a natural brunette.
Color scale – 9-10
Here’s me as a blonde…
http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx118/gracenoellemartin/GRACEFACE/misc71.jpg
…and here’s me as a brunette…
http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx118/gracenoellemartin/GRACEFACE/IMG_0118.jpg
Mark D. - LC Team Reply:
July 18, 2010 at 4:58 pm
Gracie,
Can I rent your eyes? That sounds creepy, ha! It’s just they are SO big and fabulous I wish everyone I shot had eyes like this.
Loving the look in the first pic, looks like Airborne Unicorn, which is a color you can easily rock, since you indicated 9-10 though I want to take you down a little different path: Countessa Flourescent! Especially if you’re currently blonde. Your eyes are so luminous and full that even a poppin’ lip color won’t compete with them, this also opens you up for some bold eye shadow as well: I’d like to see you with PrimaDonna for instance. This look will be a little full on pink – I love the sparkle on your check bones and around you’re eyes I think that has a lot of potential – try letting PrimaDonna sprinkle down in a similar way!
Whatever you decide, rest assured your eyes will not get lost no matter how bold your color choices!
Gracie Martin Reply:
July 19, 2010 at 10:12 am
Thanks Mark! I’ve been contemplating which lipsticks to get next and Countessa Flourescent is definitely on the list now. I like the idea of a full on pink face too. I normally mix colors up, but I think it would be fun to try something a little different. Thanks again!
Oh, and for sure you can rent my eyes if you ever wanted to. :)
http://s227.photobucket.com/albums/dd194/anime_luver29/?action=view¤t=DSC02110.jpg No make up on here. :)
Eyes: Dark brown with a hint of green
Hair: Mostly dark brown, but I have a few natural blonde highlights.
Skin: Fair/pale, olive-yellow undertones
I don’t wear makeup very often, so I’d say I’m a 4-5 on the adventure scale. C:
Miss Anna Reply:
July 13, 2010 at 3:02 am
Hi Alex,
I love your hair, it looks so healthy. And you look flawless even without any make-up on. So, let’s go on to the consultation. Both Enchant and Medusa magic dust can be used for parties, proms, etc., they’ll make you look mysterious and untouchable ;) For your daily life I recommend something softer like Nymph and Fairy Wings and also Circus Girl. Regarding your lips I’m not quite sure yet, but I think you should try out Great Pink Planet and D’Lilac.
Anna, LC
Alex Reply:
July 13, 2010 at 7:55 pm
Thanks :)
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a198/lnterlude/IMG_3017.jpg
Eyes: Lighter blue, sort of grey-ish at times
Hair: Dark blonde
Skin: Fair, red/pink undertones
Adventurousness: Ideally 4-5, but if there’s something beyond that range of colourful adventurousness that you think would look good, I’d be willing to go past a 4-5.
Thank you!
Miss Anna Reply:
July 13, 2010 at 2:59 am
Wow, Arianna,
Your eye colour is stunning. SO go for Medusa magic dust, which is more adventurous than you might like, but I swear both your lids AND eyes will sparkle like the stars in the sky (oh I’m getting so poetic again, hahahaha). To keep it simple try out Cleopatra, Nymph and Fairy Wings :D I recommend the following lipsticks to you: My Beautiful Rocket and – for parties or any cool events – Centrifuchsia.
Anna, LC
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a198/lnterlude/IMG_3018.jpg
Eyes: green-hazel
Hair: dark blonde with some red undertones
Skin: fair with red undertones and more visible red in the cheeks
Range: 5+, not too adventurous but I’d be willing to experiment more if it’d look good on me.
thanks!
Mark D. - LC Team Reply:
July 18, 2010 at 4:45 pm
Hi Kiara,
I have to say, your face is perfectly symmetrical! Most people have some slight differences from left to right but after careful scrutiny I can’t find anything. From a photographer’s standpoint this makes your face unbelievably awesome to shoot, you are all “good sides”, so we could shoot from anywhere. So cool! :) Anyway, on to the makeup:
I’d try Centrifuchsia for your lips, try to dab it on a little at a time with a lip brush. I don’t think your looking for the extreme-from-the-tube color pop for your lips.
I’d go dark around the eyes,because your eyes themselves can cut through it, even a pretty thick layer of Medusa isn’t out of the question. I’d love to see you in gold accents and Nymph would be perfect – even if layered right over Medusa!
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a198/lnterlude/IMG_3024.jpg
Eyes: light blue, some grey
Hair: dark blonde
Skin: fair, pink undertones
Range: 7+, but I’m happy to hear anything you think would look good, no matter how crazy :)
Rachel (Doe's London Assistant) Reply:
July 19, 2010 at 3:46 pm
Hey Allegra!
Lets start with the lipsticks… No She Didn’t would look fantastic on you and really bring out the colour of your eves, and Airborne Unicorn will also do the same! With your freckles and the slight red tones in your hair you’d just about be able to pull off Retrofuturist, but I’d avoid My Beautiful Rocket which may make you look a bit carroty, and Cosmopop may make you look a bit washed out, as would Countessa Fluorescent. Though any other colours would look ok on you, these are the ones to aim for and avoid!
As far as your eyes are concerned, for a dark look I’d steer towards Enchant (limited edition), my favourite of the magic dusts. Used lightly it creates this lovely smokey eye look, and used with primer and a little bit of water mixed in (I actually use a light eye cream or moisturiser for this to get maximum colour) you a dark solid effect with a fantastic dark green sheen. Enchanted also blends really well with Mermaid, which also would look great on you.
If you wanted to go for something al little bit brighter, I’d blend the Mermaid in with a little bit of Duchess!
I hope I’ve been helpful!
http://s1040.photobucket.com/albums/b404/40sfemme/?action=view¤t=DSCN0658.jpg
eyes: brown
skin: olive undertone – uber pale (but kind of yellowish) when I’m in the UK (about half the year), and really tanned when I’m in the US. I also have a ton of freckles that appear when I get some sun.
hair: I’m naturally a brunette, but I oscillate between dying it black and dying it red. (I’m a redhead at the moment, as you can see, and I’m loving it!)
I’d been willing to be a 7 on the color scale, if I could find something that looks cute/sexy/vintage-ish on me, instead of turning me into a clown, which is what has happened when I’ve tried brightening up my look before.
I think this is fantastic you’re doing this, and I hope you aren’t getting overwhelmed by all our submissions.
xoxo
Mark D. - LC Team Reply:
July 18, 2010 at 4:36 pm
Hi there,
First: you’re stunning and your hair is fantastic. If you want to rock a classy retro look, you’re already 90% there. Retrofuturist is my natural recommendation for the lips. Not because it’s “safe”, but quite the opposite: This will be a DANGEROUS true red, both classic and classy, yet bolder than many would dare. It will make you impossible to ignore so be prepared for that ;)
For the eyes you can easily take on dark shades like Medusa or Enchant, but you should also consider Cleopatra and Nymph to expand the color palette.
What a fantastic look, you would be a joy to shoot and style :)
It’s a silly expression but it’s in natural light so!
My current blonde-ness!
http://img576.imageshack.us/img576/9127/img1150gl.jpg
My old brunette-ness!
http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/5850/img0818lo.jpg
My natural hair colour is a very neutral medium ashy brown and I sometimes get green roots too! I’m olive and tan VERY EASILY and have such crazy green undertones. My eyes are hazel that, again, tend to sit on the green side of things!
On a scale of one to ten, I’m an eight. I love whimsy and I love possibility!
Ashley Reply:
July 13, 2010 at 2:09 am
It might be important to have a non-makeup picture aha! So a fresh-outta-the-shower one it is! It is indoors but it’s as plain ol’ me as I can get! I love that you’re doing this, helping us out :) !
http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/3092/veryplainface.jpg
Mark D. - LC Team Reply:
July 18, 2010 at 4:28 pm
Hi Ashley,
I’m supposed to recommend makeup looks, but I have to add a disclaimer: you look exceptionally gorgeous with no makeup at all (are those natural lashes?!). That said, we all need to explore our creativity sometimes, so…. If I were to shoot you and put together a look:
Lips: You can very easily do any of the pinks: Countessa Flourescent, Great Pink Planet or Centrifuchsia. But I would like to see you step a little outside that box and try My Beautiful Rocket.
Eyes: I can’t get enough purple! I feel like I’m “over-recommending” it, but Empress will light the fuse of the rocket. Try a little Fairy Wings to highlight and add some sparkle.
Thanks for sharing, I hope this sparks some awesome experimentation!
http://i332.photobucket.com/albums/m348/Aggieunderthesun/428.jpg
Hair: Blonde
Eyes: Blue-ish / Grey-ish
Skin: I’m pretty pale (with loads of freckles), and have red undertones
I say I’m a 7 as far as color go’s n_n
Miss Anna Reply:
July 13, 2010 at 2:18 am
Hi Aggie,
What a lovely picture. Well, here we go – you got lucky with your hair and eye colour combination because that means you can literally put everything on your face, especially our brighter colours such as Circus Girl, Lime Criminal, Empress or Primadonna (oh Primadonna would have SOOO fit this outfit and it stands out against your impressive eyes, it’s rather more of a contrast, though, but it’d look lovely). And girl: You definitely belong to ‘My Beautiful Rocket’ and ‘Retrofurist’, if you want to keep it simple get yourself some ‘Cosmopop’ :) Maybe I’m just too much into this outfit, but it inspires me!
Anna, C
What I actually meant was ‘Anna, LC’, but heyyyy who needs an L when you can have a C only?
Okie Dokie,
I’m gonna try this out ^_^ hopefully i’m not too late!
1. http://theoracleofdreams.blogspot.com/ These are the only pictures I have of myself on the whole internet, and as of now, I’m having blotchy skin problems from accidental ingestion of pennicillin (my parents buy these pennicillin tins from Mexico, and I thought it was carmex >.<! Oh the horrible allergy blister look i have!) I know they have me in many make up forms, but my hair color and eye color, and skin tone are there (a bit more yellow and olive in those pics).
2. Eyes: They're "Brown" by my Driver's license, but they're so dark, they tend to look black at times.
Hair: Black, but in sunlight there's a bit of a dark brownish red highlights to it (think henna color).
Skin: I'd say yellow with olive tones. I live in Texas so during the summer my skin is more olive, and during the winter my skin is more medium with yellow undertones.
3. For work I'm a full out 3-4 because I teach (i tend to do Diva with Airborne Unicorn or Tender Heart by Clinique), For the rest of my everything else I'm a 20++ I'm not afraid of color, but I do tend to look like a clown with bright lipsticks and pretty eyeshadow, so I do one or the other as I'm not quite good at matching lipstick to eyeshadow ha!
<3333 ^_^
Gracie Martin Reply:
July 13, 2010 at 1:04 pm
I love how you did your make-up like Malificent. It looked fantastic. She’s my favorite Disney Villain and I’m known among my friens for being inspired by villains for my make-up. I also loved your review of How To Train Your Dragon. I loved loved loved that film.
Ariel Grimm Reply:
July 17, 2010 at 11:43 am
You should both defenitly check out MACs new Disney Villain Makeup Line. Inspired by Maleficent, The Evil Queen, Cruella Deville and Dr. Facilier!!!
Gracie Martin Reply:
July 22, 2010 at 2:03 pm
WHAT?! I had no idea that existed.
Mark D. - LC Team Reply:
July 18, 2010 at 4:19 pm
You don’t need me to tell you Empress and Airborne Unicorn look amazing on you :) Thanks for sharing the cool pics.
I would suggest if you wanted to get even more Eeeeevil, a nice thick swipe of Styletto with a clear gloss over it. You have to check out Enchant for your eyes – and maybe a little Fairy Wings over it.
For a more conservative setting, Centrifuchsia could suit you well!
Hope this helps!
Me: http://preview.tinyurl.com/2e865cj (I look really run down here from my eyeliner smudging. It was my 18th birthday party.)
Hair: Dirty blonde and kind of dull.
Eye: http://preview.tinyurl.com/35u3l8
Hazel–A grayish blue-green color that yellows towards my pupils. Some days more green, others more blue.
Skin: Pretty fair, with more orange or yellow undertones than pink ones.
I’d say a 7, I can try it and if I don’t like it, it’s not permanent like a tattoo. :)
~Really looking forward to your response, I’d like to start experimenting more with my makeup, instead of just sticking with the few shades I use and my black liner.
Mark D. - LC Team Reply:
July 18, 2010 at 4:11 pm
Hi Angela,
Picture problem! Can you try again?
Angela Reply:
July 22, 2010 at 2:38 am
Whoops, wow, I’m so sorry. D: Yeah, no problem.
Me: http://s319.photobucket.com/albums/mm456/leolorelei/M%20e/?action=view¤t=fork.jpg
Eye: http://i319.photobucket.com/albums/mm456/leolorelei/M%20e/misc004.jpg
More recent of me: http://i319.photobucket.com/albums/mm456/leolorelei/M%20e/toothpick2.jpg
——————–
Again, I’m so very sorry. :(
http://i27.tinypic.com/2qs4i80.jpg
(forgive the weird hat, it’s from a community vintage hat auction)
Eyes: Dark, Crayola brown
Skin: Tan with yellow(?) undertones, usually darker in the spring/summer seasons when I’m on the swim team
Hair: Dark brown with auburn undertones
Color Adventuresome: about a 2 XD;
Izzy Reply:
July 13, 2010 at 4:23 am
this is actually a way better representation of how I look now XD; (I’m on the right)
http://i31.tinypic.com/34rsp6c.jpg
Miss Anna Reply:
July 13, 2010 at 8:54 am
Hello Izzy,
Go yellow girl, go yellow and My Beautiful Rocket. In combination with your super lovely skin colour, they’ll give you the special something. Also try out Cleopatra, all the colours I mentioned are rather simple and NOT that outstanding.
Anna, LC
Eyes :dark brown , wide set eyes
Hair:Dark coper red brown? haa not sure actualy. Chek out the pic
Skin: light olive yellow undertones
Colour craziness:P 8/10 i like experimenting with all sorts of colour
http://www.facebook.com/editalbum.php?aid=137256&add=1&flash=1#!/photo.php?pid=4350410&id=507999616&fbid=427935259616
Mark D. - LC Team Reply:
July 18, 2010 at 4:10 pm
Hi Krisy, I couldn’t open this pic. Can you try again?
http://img413.imageshack.us/i/15054692cacea15da.jpg/
I’m so sorry I only have black-white pics of me where my face is clearly visible.
Eyes: blue/grey with a little bit yellow in the middle.
Hair: blonde/gold. in summer it’s light blond, in winter it’s blonde with orange/red glow! ;D
Skin: light/medium with PINK undertones :D
Uhm I’d say 6!
Sorry if my English isn’t perfect I’m Dutch!
xoxo
Miss Anna Reply:
July 13, 2010 at 9:00 am
Hey Birgit,
We have the same kind of ‘problem’ – in summer my natural blonde hair turns literally white and in winter the roots go black, how awful is that? However, a lot of Lime Crime colours would suit you, especially our lipsticks Centrifuchsia, Retrofurist and My Beautiful Rocket. You look so lovely, just to mention it, so please do me a favour and colour your lids with Empress, Medusa, Cleopatra, Nymph, Primadonna and Shoe Addict – you’d look fantastic with them on your lid!
Anna, LC
Yay I just found a pic of me in colour! It was made by a friend of me the quality of the colours are still not perfect this is the best I have sorry! ;D
Hi there :)
Here is my photo:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/purplewitch7777/4789873674/sizes/l/
My eyes: dark brown
My skin: very fair with a little bit olive undertones
My hair color: copper
Adventure scale is most of the time for a night in the town: 10 but in day light I like to have a more naturel look for me like 6.
Mark D. - LC Team Reply:
July 18, 2010 at 4:09 pm
Hey There Purplewitch! Such an appropriate name, because I think you can rock the purple lip! D’Lilac might be a little too bold, but Airborne Unicorn for sure. It is a great color for copper-tops and as such is one of Doe’s favs :)
For your eyes try Cleopatra in the corners, with a generous helping of Fairy Wings covering most of the lid and sparkle yourself!
Hi!
Mye eyes are milk chocolate brown, turning almost golden in the sun (sometimes even with slight hints of dark green); My hair is currently deep red with sad brownish undertones and my skin is very white, I’m way paler than sand and with slight reddish rather than yellow undertones.
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs494.snc3/27008_1348147954420_1552959752_864351_7658697_n.jpg (my eyes look a little bit brighter than tey are, actually!)
Veronica Reply:
July 13, 2010 at 6:24 am
Aww, and about being daring… Six or seven I’d say – I love to shock!
Miss Anna Reply:
July 13, 2010 at 8:57 am
Hi Veronica,
What a beautiful picture. You remind me of a fairy in this one. So you want to shock? Try out some Lime Criminal, Medusa and Elf magic dust, contrast and shadow colours that will make you look fierce. Many of our lipsticks are definitely made for you: Styletto, Airborne Unicorn, D’Lilac and even Countessa Fluorescent. Try it out and you’ll see you’ll be rocking the streets!
Anna, LC
Veronica Reply:
July 13, 2010 at 9:58 am
Hi Anna,
Thank you very much!
I have been sporting black sparkly eye shadows ever since I can remember and often find myself daring enough to fiercely wear my Styletto in the small village I live in! I never used that much pink and violet on my lips but I’m definitely going to give them a try (: Thanks again – off to shopping now!
Miss Anna Reply:
July 13, 2010 at 11:39 am
Hahaha, have fun then :D
Hi there :)
Here is my photo:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/purplewitch7777/4789873674/sizes/l/
My eyes: dark brown
My skin: very fair with a little bit olive undertones
My hair color: copper
Adventure scale is most of the time for a night in the town: 10 but in day light I like to have a more naturel look for me like 6.
Thank you so much :)
hope I’m not late!
My eyes are dark brown, basically the same colour as my hair.
My skin is light, turns amber when I’m tanned so I would say… uh.. golden undertones? I don’t know!! :D
I would be about a five or six adventure-level!
http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/3453/img4685s.jpg
oh, and I wear glasses, does that make it more difficult?
Erica Reply:
July 13, 2010 at 12:50 pm
Glasses shmasses! Five or six, eh? I think a purple on your lids is going to look stunning. Try Empress with Fairy Wings as a highlighter under the brows and in the corner of your eyes. Try lining the bottom lash line with Empress by wetting your brush and then tracing the color on!
On your lips, I would say Centrifucshia is going to be your best go-to color! Feeling adventerous? Take a shot at Retrofuturist for a sexy maven look or Airborne Unicorn if you want to add a little whimsy. :)
Erica – LC
serena Reply:
July 13, 2010 at 3:37 pm
ha, it’s a shame the only lipstick I own is My Beautiful Rocket!
totally wrong colour, oh well… I love it anyway :D
I also hope I’m not late :D
My eyes are Hazelish and my hair is light brown with blonde tips.
I have quite pale skin with olive and pink undertones
10+ is my adventure rating :D!
http://phunch-you-up.tumblr.com/
Phoebe M :D Reply:
July 13, 2010 at 7:46 am
You have have to scroll down a bit… :D
Phoebe M :D Reply:
July 13, 2010 at 7:47 am
** you MAY have to scroll down a bit :D hahaha
Erica Reply:
July 13, 2010 at 1:00 pm
You look like an actress too! One of the Panabaker sisters! (Forget which one though.) So many doppledangers in this post, ha ha.
Anyway, let’s play with some color! Have you tried a green like Lime Criminal? I think that color will make your eyes really pop! If you wanna get more daring, try Circus Girl or Primadonna.
As for your cute lips, let’s try an orange like My Beautiful Rocket! I have a feeling Cosmopop or D’Lilac might wash you out ’cause of the olive undertones, but something like Great Pink Planet, Countessa Fluorescent, or Airborne Unicorn will look killer on you!
Phoebe M :D Reply:
July 13, 2010 at 6:50 pm
thanks!!! I have lime criminal!! it’s an awesome colour! I will try the others now :D
I am going to get Airborne Unicorn in my next order!! Thanks again for helping me decide!!!
http://twitpic.com/1bu5tt
i have very pale skin with pink undertones, and dirty blond hair, although in the picture it was dyed a reddish shade. i have black eyes, and as my sister says “constant pouty lips”(i tend to do a model face whenever i look in the mirror)
my adventure rating is anywhere between 10 and 10000000000 :)
PredictMePixie--Butterfly Queen Reply:
July 13, 2010 at 7:55 am
more pictures without shadows:
http://twitpic.com/1bu5nm
http://twitpic.com/1bu5h9
http://twitpic.com/1bu4nm
Mark D. - LC Team Reply:
July 17, 2010 at 4:09 pm
Adventure rating of 10000000000? Check.
Pouty lips? Check.
I have no choice but to go there: No She Didn’t! Get bubble gum blue lips and pout to your heart’s content.
OR NSD on the bottom lip and Centrifuchsia on the top!
Eyes: your eyes are so dark I’d normally recommend a bright eye shadow to contrast them, but since we are pedal to the metal with adventure: go dark and heavy: Enchant will keep your eyes mysterious with a hint of deep green and it will keep the focus on the duo-tone lips! Sprinkle the eye shadow down your cheeks a little to lead the way to your multi-colored pout!
http://s57.photobucket.com/albums/g228/Doll_Parts_/?action=view¤t=meandDi.jpg [i'm on the right]
eyes: a greeny blue colour. they’re freaky actually- they start off blue but then closer to the pupil they’re green
hair: light/medium brown with blonde Bride Of Frankensteinness
skin colour: a lil’ bit darker than fair with pinkish undertones [especially my cheeks]
adventure scale: a 4/5. maybe a 6 :]
Mark D. - LC Team Reply:
July 17, 2010 at 3:57 pm
Hi Daisy,
Grab your ticket, and climb aboard the Airborne Unicorn. You might be surprised how smooth the flight is. A lot of people think this color is too far outside, but your skin tone will support your one-horned companion with ease. Your hair is big and playful enough to step just a little outside your comfort zone into “6″ territory and getting Airborne is the way to go. For your eyes, a little Fairy Wings will be subtle enough not to rattle the masses but enough to wink at those in the know. ;)
Daisy Reply:
July 19, 2010 at 6:07 am
thank you! will definetly be buying Airborne Unicorn and Fairy Wings in the not to distant future :D [i love the names of LC products!] are there any colours that are a definite no-go?
http://tinypic.com?ref=52z0g8
I’ve never added a picture to a post before, so I apologize now if this link above does not show as a photo.
At the moment, my hair is just above my shoulders and is black, but I am growing it back out to the length in the photo provided and am slowly going back to my natural colour (for a little bit). My eyes are a bit of a blue green, more to \wards the green side. I have a smallish face and am pretty pale, I’d say there’s some slight pink undertones in my skin.
Here’s another link for just in case:
http://i32.tinypic.com/52z0g8.jpg
I’m up for anything fun, doesn’t matter.
Mark D. - LC Team Reply:
July 17, 2010 at 3:49 pm
Hey Amanada,
I couldn’t open the first pic, but I can see the second! Welcome to the Jungle! Loving the vintage Axl Rose-esque bandana ;)
Up for anything??? Hmmmm.
I LOVE true red lips with black hair. Retrofurist is your safe word. But let’s shake it up: with pale skin you can consider My Beatiful Rocket. The world of orange is one few fear to tread – but you can walk the walk. For your eyes I’m feeling the power of purple: Empress! Bring it together with a touch of Cleopatra for accenting. It will be a wild look… If it’s too much, Retrofurist cannot fail you, with a more traditional smokey eye courtesy of Medusa!
Amanda Reply:
July 19, 2010 at 9:11 am
Thanks lots, sounds pretty awesome to me, orange and purple are actually two of my favourite colours! It sounds like a fun look and I’ll definitely be trying that out :)
http://twitpic.com/24teg3
I have dark brown eyes, dark red hair, and tan skin with yellow undertones.
I am pretty adventurous when I’m not at work. Let’s go with a 7!
You all are the best. :)
Lindsey Reply:
July 13, 2010 at 11:16 pm
yikes this is a duplicate post. Earlier one above^^^. Sorry!!!
http://i28.tinypic.com/1z3w6td.jpg
Eyes: Dark Brown (however they look more light in the sun)
Hair: Very bad dyed dark brown + red (natural is dark brown), I went blonde once and i looked nice, still i haven’t stick with a hair tone yet.
Skin: Medium with Yellow undertones. Still i’m not sure exactly, i have bought a lot of makeup but haven’t find the righr fundation shade too. (I love in a small-town in a latinamerican country, it’s hard to find someone who knows about make-up seriusly… and x) i can’t identify my color for some odd reason)
That’s most over all. I love make-up, i have wear a lot of daring colours (i get glances from people here), i’m not afraid at all of trying new things, the funkier, the better, i love colours. Also i’ve been blonde, redhead, brunette (natural), my hair all black, and even purple and pink once.
Your blog is amazing and a great source of information :)
Mark D. - LC Team Reply:
July 17, 2010 at 3:41 pm
Hi there! Thanks for sharing the pic!
First: Your wide-set eyes and the round face make you easy to shoot from a photographer’s perspective – beautiful brown eyes allow you to get a little crazy with eyeshadow colors – so go for it:
- Get green! Elf is a magical color Your hair has this filtered sun light through the trees quality to it and Elf will give that “just stepped out of the enchanted forest” look. Blend in a little Diva and Nymph for magical accents.
- Lips: if you’re playing safe keep them understated with minimal lipstick. Looking to get adventurous? Consider the eye look above WITH a pop of Centrifuchsia!
Octovixen Reply:
July 18, 2010 at 9:38 pm
:)) Thank you so much! gotta purchase those colors soon!!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/34537918@N04/4789677033/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/34537918@N04/4786245019/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/34537918@N04/4786429359/in/photostream/
They’re all under different lighting, so I just thought I’d provide more … ^^
(you can find tons of my pictures on my blog, fraupixiedust.blogspot.com , too :))
My skin is reaaally pale, no freckles and I’d say pink undertones, although I am not 100% sure :) Also, I have problematic skin. I tan really well nonetheless. My hair is brown, slightly red – I guess the closest call would be auburn… or “cherry” as my boyfriend describes it.
My eyes are green/brown – hazel, I suppose.
I’m willing to be very adventurous :)) A 10 :))
Mark D. - LC Team Reply:
July 17, 2010 at 3:29 pm
Hi Sabina!
Thanks for sharing the beautiful pics :) I saw your hair and immediately thought – Retrofuturist, full on classic red! But then I saw that you’re looking for a level 10 and I had to put my thinking cap on. So far you’re the first I’ve recommended this to, but you asked for it ;)
Styletto: Fully black lips for the win! With a clear gloss over it like a varnish. Your cherrywood hair will anchor it in and for the eyes try Cleopatra blending out into Medusa. Maybe sweep it out a little into a well-lined cat-eye.
You look like a fun-loving and bright girl in your pics, and this look will be a departure: it’s fierce and a little on the dark side. As an added bonue, Since you mentioned there’s a boyfriend in the picture: this look is sure to floor him!
Hellooo ^ ^
recent pic: http://i27.tinypic.com/28i6blg.jpg
older (but clearer) pic: http://i45.tinypic.com/eiw3rs.jpg
eyes: dark brown
hair: dark dark brown/black
skin: tanned, but with yellow undertones to it
color scale: 10 for eyes, 8 for lips (unsure about No She Didn’t, that’s all. XD)
Mark D. - LC Team Reply:
July 17, 2010 at 3:19 pm
Hi Jonel!
Awesome lips!!! You can really look stunning with a natural look and just a touch of gloss. BUT since you’re looking to get a little adventurous:
With nice full lips like yours you can pull off pretty much any shade – even No She Didn’t! But I’d say Centrifuchsia is going to be the most complimentary with your skin tone. And for the “10″ level eyes: Try blending Shoe Addict and Primadonna. (also Show Addict is so deliciously pigmented that it will go on opaque if applied wet so it won’t combine with the yellow undertones of your skin and go green)The blue/pink combo is usually high-risk but your beautiful dark brown eyes and hair will reign it in and frame it.
Again: Your lips are divine! You might even want to dab a little Fairy Wings eye shadow over the Centrifuchsia to really get thins poppin’.
Hope this helps and thanks for sharing!
Jonel Reply:
July 17, 2010 at 4:27 pm
Thanks so much! ^ ^ Will definitely be looking into those shadows and adding them to my list!
http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/7734/25635393858032720609932.jpg
I’m the blonde in the red and white striped top.
My hair is bleached blonde but I’m dying it bright red on Thursday!
My eyes are blue, going into a hazel colour in the very centre.
I’m not sure about my skin tone. I’m reasonably pale with pinkish tones.
I’m very up for wearing bright colours but I’m not too confident with makeup! So maybe a 7 or 8?
Mark D. - LC Team Reply:
July 17, 2010 at 3:07 pm
Hi Kristy,
I think since you’re hair is going to be bright red, you can go for a nice medium purple like Airborne Unicorn for your lips – and really it could work well for the blonde you as well! I’m not sure if you are going to go for a bright natural-looking flame red, or a punky cherry red. If it’s the former, get Airborne and try Nymph for your eyes – since your eyebrows are nice and dark you can rock a lighter shade like that without your eyes “disappearing”. If it’s the latter (cherry red hair): at the risk of getting too matchy-matchy I’d try a powerful red for the lips like Retrofuturist and smoldering smoky eye with Medusa, but layer Nymph over it for some gold accents.
Good luck! :)
my face:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/41904192@N06/?saved=1
my skin is tan with strong olive tones, my hair is dark chocolate brown and my eyes are rimmed with black, green-brown on the outside and yellow-brown closer to the pupil.
I am a 5 on the color adventure scale :)
Mark D. - LC Team Reply:
July 16, 2010 at 11:50 am
Hi Jacqueline,
What a cute picture! I’d try a playful look:
My Beautiful Rocket might be a little outside your comfort zone as a “5″, but I can see it working for you! If not, Centrifuchsia is a little bit safer way to make a statement and your dark hair will frame it so well.
I wouldn’t go heavy with your eyes, but a little Lime Criminal against that rich brown could work wonders.
This photo is a little old, but I have NO makeup on – which is a rarity for me. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v34/gloomyluna/bolton017.jpg
Eyes: Reddish-brown
Hair: 99% of the time it’s blue-black, but I get brave sometimes and change it.
Skin: Very neutral. Neither yellow or pink look right on me, so I can be a little tricky with foundation colours.
As far as a scale… I’d say an all-around 8. I work in a fun enviornment, so I get to wear whatever makeup I’d like any day.
Whew! Glad I saw this before noon! Thank you! xo
Mark D. - LC Team Reply:
July 16, 2010 at 11:43 am
Hi Jenny,
I HEART true black hair. True red lip like retrofuturist is a slam-dunk for you, but since you’re an 8 on the adventure scale I had to think a little more about this:
I love 80s movies and you remind me of Mia Sara in Legend (1985). Which inspires me to recommend something magical: Elf Magic Dust, applied wet over a primer for maximum green sparkly goodness. Accent it with Duchess or Mermaid.
Lips: you can work D’Lilac, but probably not with the heavy eye described above. But it’s a color you can and should play with!
Jenny Reply:
July 18, 2010 at 11:05 am
Thank you!!!
I will be trying out D’Lilac for sure!!