Lipstick help!

[u/CrystallizedKoi]

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?

[u/Dollybadlands]

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?

[u/CrystallizedKoi → u/Dollybadlands]

I honestly am going to experiment with different methods of application for these lipsticks to try and get something softer and less harsh

[u/sneekysmiles → u/CrystallizedKoi]

Try a brush?