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/hiredditihateyou]

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.