Girls!! You've found a lipstick that looks GORGEOUS on your bestie. You try it on. You look in the mirror.
And… Excuse me? Why are we looking like a completely different person?
Same lipstick. Same brand. VERY different plot.
Before we blame the lipstick, the lighting or that one bathroom mirror that has never told us the truth… Let's talk shades.
At Westside finding your lipstick is all about discovering the colours that make you feel like THAT girl! Where you look in the mirror and go, “Hello gorgeous!” The nudes. The pinks. The reds. The berries. The one shade you wear so often your friends have started recognising it as your signature look.
But how do you find your shade? The one that makes you want to take seventeen selfies and send all of them to the group chat?
Girls grab a mirror. We're cracking the lipstick code.
Which Lipstick Shades Suit Warm Undertones?
Warm-undertone girls listen up. Peachy nudes. Coral pinks. Terracotta shades. Brick reds. Warm browns are calling!
Want an everyday nude? Try caramel or peachy brown.
Feeling a little extra? A warm red or brick shade can do all the talking. While the rest of your makeup takes the day off.
And terracotta lipstick with a gold-toned festive outfit? Very Deepika at a festive soirée. Very “I'll just take one picture” followed by 47 selfies and a full photoshoot.
But here's the thing. Just because someone says a shade isn't meant for your undertone doesn't mean you can't wear it.
If you love it. WEAR IT.
What Lipstick Colours Work Best for Cool Undertones?
Pink girls this one's for you!
Rosy pinks. Mauves. Berry shades. Blue-toned reds. These are all worth trying. They're gorgeous for everything. From everyday plans to those evenings when you want your lipstick to do a little extra work.
A soft mauve for brunch? Cute.
A berry lip for dinner? Stunning.
A classic red when you're feeling yourself? Priyanka Chopra energy.
No further explanation needed.
And if nudes are more your thing? Try rosy beige. Or pink-brown shades. Perfect when you want that polished look without your lips disappearing into the background.
What If You Have Neutral Undertones?
Babe. The options!
Peachy pinks. Rose-browns. Classic reds. Berry shades… You've got plenty to play with. So please don't spend your life wearing the same nude just because you know it works.
Try a warm nude on Monday. A cool pink on Tuesday. A bold red on Wednesday. Because honestly? Why should Wednesday be boring?
And don't get too caught up in the rules. Maybe the shade you swore you'd never wear turns out to be your new favourite. It happens!
Remember Geet from Jab We Met? Unapologetically herself. Doing her own thing. Not waiting for anyone's approval.
That's the energy we're bringing to lipstick shopping.
Experiment a little. Have fun. And if you love that bright pink everyone told you to avoid? Toh kya hua? Wear it!
How Do You Choose a Nude Lipstick That Doesn't Wash You Out?
Ah the nude lipstick struggle. We have ALL been there.
You spot a gorgeous shade online. The model looks incredible. You order it. Try it on. Look in the mirror…
And where have your lips gone?
It's giving I've forgotten to put lipstick on. Even when you very much did.
The trick is to find a nude that works with your natural lip colour and skin tone.
Peachy nudes and caramel shades are worth trying if you lean warm.
Rosy beige, mauve and pink-brown shades might be more your thing if you lean cool. Brown nudes can work beautifully across different skin tones too.
Found one that looks a little too pale? Try going a shade deeper or pairing it with a lip liner close to your natural lip colour.
And remember! Nude doesn't mean one single shade that everyone is supposed to wear. Your nude might be peachy, pink, caramel or chocolate brown. There is no universal nude lipstick, and honestly, we're better off for it.
Barbie has her pink. We have our nudes. Everybody gets a moment.
How Can You Tell If a Lipstick Shade Is Right for You?
First of all, who said you need just ONE perfect lipstick?
We're allowed a collection. A very large collection actually. We don't make the rules.
When you're trying a new shade? Check it in natural light if you can. Does it brighten your face?
Do you like how it looks with your usual makeup?
Does it make you want to check your reflection every five minutes?
That last one? Promising.
Don't judge a lipstick just because it looked amazing on someone else babe.
Lighting. Filters. Your natural lip colour. All can change how a shade looks.
What works for your bestie might not be your favourite. And that's perfectly fine.
And if your first pick isn't the one? No heartbreak. Try a different shade. Switch up the finish. Or experiment with a lip liner.
There's more than one lipstick in the sea. Okay, that sounded better in our heads, but you get the point.
At Westside finding your next lipstick favourite is all about trying new shades. Having a little fun. And choosing colours that make you feel like YOU! Whether you're loyal to your nude lip. Obsessed with pink. Or the girl who can never resist a classic red? There's plenty to explore with the Westside Beauty range.
Head to your nearest Westside store or browse online to find a lipstick you'll want to wear on repeat.
Because darling, your lips deserve better than a situationship with the wrong shade.
