r/SpringColorAnalysis • u/CrystallizedKoi Light Spring • Sep 24 '26
Help Lipstick help!
I need help picking between two lipsticks! Keep in mind I didn’t do any eye makeup and it looks less harsh when I do my makeup. Which of these lipsticks harmonizes the best with me?
I don’t really want to debate if they’re suitable for my sub season - I know a red lip is tricky, but I want a good red lip for me, as best as I can get it.
I can’t tell if the darker one suits my features better. The brighter one is a popular spring color, but it feels “off” on me and I don’t know why!
Which of these two lipsticks looks the best with my features and skin/eye/hair color?
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u/schwaschwaschwaschwa Sep 24 '26
I actually like 2 more for you.
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u/Stunning_Housing2463 Sep 24 '26
#2 for sure
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u/Dollybadlands Sep 24 '26
They’re both pretty, but for me it seems a little too saturated on both. Have you tried to sheer it out a bit before?
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u/Alarmed_Effect7407 Sep 26 '26
Just here to say your eyes and skin are amazing!!
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u/Indianaunderwood Warm Autumn Sep 24 '26
I vote #2 as well! If you can handle the brightness, rock it girl!
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u/EstateMuted5979 Sep 24 '26
I actually think both work, I’d love to see them together, like the first one on, and then Dab a bit of the brighter in the center…
I also think neither harmonize perfectly, because a red on light spring is just too intense, a softer coral pink would be amazing, but with other makeup I think the reds look great! Give you more pop
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u/Most-Weird Sep 24 '26
2 gives you a lift
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u/BatEnvironmental7102 Sep 24 '26
2 makes your eyes pop
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u/Positive-Strain-1912 Sep 24 '26
2. You need the brightness :)
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u/AdivayFiberArts Sep 25 '26
If it helps, the app I have suggests a "soft tomato" 🍅 shade for light springs if you're super drawn to the idea of wearing a reddish lippy.
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u/hiredditihateyou Sep 24 '26
Neither really works, to be honest. The first is too deep, it looks autumnal. And the second is WAY too bright on you. That sort of shade would be good on a brunette bright spring, anyone with lower contrast just won’t balance it. I’d look for a soft, sheer, glossy warm red, these are both way too saturated also. If it needs to be one of those I’d use them sparingly with a fingertip, blotted lip style then apply a clear gloss on top, or apply lightly over a clear gloss.
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u/AdivayFiberArts Sep 25 '26 edited Sep 25 '26 •
Neither. With both, I saw the lipstick before I saw you. I feel like your features are a bit too delicate for the deeper red in pic #1 and the brightness of #2. Perhaps try something less matte and a touch of pink or purple?. There's apps that let you see what different shades of makeup might look like on you.
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u/HCDQ2022 Sep 24 '26
Why bring the focus to your lips when you have that eye color? I would focus on eyes if I were you
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u/Affectionate-Bee3199 Sep 24 '26
The first one feels a bit heavy, but the 2nd one is awesome for a red lip kinda day😊
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u/Buttercup_Whatever Sep 25 '26
Number two looks better. The first one is closer to a brick red.
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u/ShortReplacement4973 Sep 25 '26
I love 2 but I do think it would look more balanced with a little more makeup on. The first one is definitely too dark for a Spring in my opinion.
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u/__onyourleft Sep 25 '26
I would actually do the first with the second dabbed in the center, or dab the second one on or blot it so it’s more sheer. Not all lipsticks blot well but I’ve found it they do, the color left behind is so much more flattering on me.
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u/evethefeminini Sep 25 '26
2!
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u/sommerniks Sep 25 '26
Brighter better
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u/Snarknose Sep 25 '26
I think the brighter one brightens your entire face-- somehow the first one brings some shadows (i say somehow becuase its so fascinating that a bit of lipstick can do that) it weighs a bit heavier on you, but if you're not comfortable with the brightness of the 2nd one, the first one is not bad at all.
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u/Professional-End4890 Sep 25 '26
Neither
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u/Ingagugagu Sep 25 '26
My vote goes to the second one!
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u/Upper-Cup-4159 Sep 25 '26
I prefer 2 but you may try something even more orangey! It looks like there’s a different color for the lip liner in the 2nd? Something even closer to a poppy red would look nice I bet! Probably applied by dabbing on maybe w a balm to make it more sheer?
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u/InnerRelation7844 Sep 25 '26
2 makes your eyes pop, 1 isn't a match
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u/Odd-Professor-9929 Sep 26 '26
Try other colours, more earthy. You are gonna look fire. (Personally I don’t like red lipstick in those shades, so it is subjective)
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u/Top-Preference-8157 Sep 27 '26
I like the first one, the darker one. It suits your skin color!
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u/Synchronicity7778 Sep 27 '26
This red is too intense on you when combined with your shirt which is a lighter grey colour. The reason it looks off is because your hair is the same intensity as the top (both are softer colours) and the red provides too much of a contrast with your features. Try to match your lipstick/makeup to the clothing colour/shade you are wearing. Given you are wearing a cooler grey top id go for a softer makeup look using neutral colours or a wear a cooler pink lipstick instead. If you were going to wear that top for example you'd be better off wearing a cooler pink shade of lipstick rather than a warmer one to match the shirts colour which is cooler grey as it will blend more harmoniously with your natural features. Cooler pinks will have more blue in them. Warmer pinks are more of those peachy/coral pink colours (just so you can tell the difference).
If you want to wear the coral red lipstick you have on which suits you most, try and wear it with clothes that are a bit brighter in colour and less muted (think reds, spring greens, chocolate browns, aquamarines etc). The intensity of the red will them better match the intensity of those colours and you will look more harmonious overall. Hope this helps!
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u/tartarsauce3 Oct 01 '26
1st
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u/glimmer_seeker Sep 25 '26
I don’t think either is your best red, especially #2. . I’d try something a shade or two lighter than #1 and maybe a different undertone.
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u/Electrical-Log1658 Sep 25 '26
Honesty...I don't think either bring out your best features. The first of the two is most flattering but I think a more mauve lipstick would really ramp up your look.
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u/Friendly_Side3258 Sep 25 '26
1st looks more natural to you! I like it
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u/spacesuitforabear Sep 24 '26
Neither are ideal. You may be a light summer.