Here's a chance to ask makeup mavens about color selection! You can easily add your picture to posts, and get help with all of your specific makeup questions.
-
new2pgh
- Posts: 33
- Joined: Mon Apr 13, 2009 11:08 am
Post
by new2pgh » Tue Jan 05, 2010 10:03 am
Morning! I'm hoping some of you can recommend the lippies I simply *must* own, as I'm trying to choose some new shades. Here's what I already own: Precious (my lips must be too pigmented - this looks almost the same as swiping on some lip balm for me), Berry nice (wear it in the spring and summer - it's light and shimmery on me), sultry, and black dahlia (both of which I LOVE). Since I'm getting ready to place an order, what others do I NEED?
I've tried to upload a pic to give you an idea of skin tone, hopefully it works!
Thanks!
-
Silverfern
- Posts: 271
- Joined: Sat Oct 10, 2009 9:23 pm
Post
by Silverfern » Tue Jan 05, 2010 10:51 am
Cultured. It is very similar to your natural color, which is great for work looks or when you want to do a more dramatic eye. I love it

-
LT16
- Posts: 176
- Joined: Wed Nov 11, 2009 3:42 pm
Post
by LT16 » Tue Jan 05, 2010 11:11 am
If you're looking for a milky pink then Bloom. It's opaque with no shimmer.
If you're looking for a sheer red then Bitten. This one has no shimmer as well.
Cultured is nice too!
For a pop of pink I just got Soft and Damsel (both are sheer) and I just love them!
-
new2pgh
- Posts: 33
- Joined: Mon Apr 13, 2009 11:08 am
Post
by new2pgh » Tue Jan 05, 2010 11:57 am
Thanks! Off to check out your suggestions!

-
JenW
- Moderator
- Posts: 3652
- Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2008 10:01 pm
Post
by JenW » Tue Jan 05, 2010 2:40 pm
Fig Leaf......

It is kind of the everyday version of Black Dahlia. Nectar would be great, too.
Your Silk Naturals Forum Cruise Director!
1Olive:14 Ivory
Faves-
Lips: Maiden & Nectar
Eyes: Phantom, Linen, & Fusion + Tarnish
Skincare: BHA & Awesome Sauce
Email a pic for foundation help: colorquestions dot silkmakeup at gmail dot com
-
egerandi
- Posts: 1661
- Joined: Wed May 14, 2008 2:31 am
- Location: Europe
Post
by egerandi » Tue Jan 05, 2010 3:02 pm
Looks like your lips are similar to mine. Here my everyday favorites:
Bobbi - muted and plummy, just a hint darker than your lips
Cultured - what the others said - or Centerfold and Maiden from the 'old school'
Soft - soft sheer pink
Fashionista - more coverage as it's a lipstick, similar to Bobbi
Daydream - cool light pink
For occasions:
Rapturous - muted rose lipstick
Crimson - might be too cool for your skin though, so you may want to try Hot Blooded
Centerfold with Ice Princess for pinkish nudish lips with some shine
-
feyith
- Posts: 710
- Joined: Sun Nov 29, 2009 2:22 pm
- Location: Seattle, Earth
-
Contact:
Post
by feyith » Tue Jan 05, 2010 3:49 pm
Cultured, Pout, Soft and Bloom are my favorites but I keep ordering something and then receiving a sample of something else that I like even more. So now I've finally come to the conclusion that I just need all of them.