I’m a big make-up junkie, in particular lipstick. There is usually intent behind the colors I choose. I view my morning makeup routine as a ritual. When I can properly dedicate time to it, I feel more centered and more like the “me” I want to be. And lipstick places a big part of this for me, so I thought I’d write up my associations with them incase other may find this useful in glamours or something maybe?
Colors
“My Lips But Better” colors - comfort, relaxation, peace, lazy Sundays
Corals - happiness, youth, sunny days at the beach
Oranges - confidence, adventure, action, energy, roller-skating
Mauves - mothers, family, baking pies
Rose pinks - self-love, growth, bath bombs
Nudes - stability, routine, discipline, grocery shopping
Browns - protection, security, coming in from the cold to a warm fire
Fuchsias and hot pinks - energy, friendship, fun, colorful cocktails
Blue-base reds - love, tradition, nostalgia
Yellow-based reds - passion, drive, dancing
Dark reds - power, strength, confidence, modern power suits
Wines and plums - luxury, abundance, decadent meals
Wild Cards (black, blue, green, true purples, etc.) - creative expression, honesty, individuality, abstract expressionist.
Finishes
True Matte - strength, perseverance, stubborn
Semi-Matte - middle ground, seeing both sides
Shimmer - celebration, new beginnings
Metallic - innovation, progress
Sheer - nature, serenity
*Not a complete list. It’s missing shades I don’t wear like baby pinks, and finishes like frost, and satin (I thought on this for too long and I don’t associate this with anything).
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