Your everyday lip color doesn’t have to follow a trend. It’s the shade you reach for without overthinking, the one that helps you feel put together and still feels like you.
Whether you love a barely-there tint or a little more color, here’s how to find your match.
Start with your natural lip color
For a subtle, easy-to-wear look, try a shade close to your natural lip color with a little extra depth or warmth. Soft rose, pinky brown, muted berry, and warm nude are good places to start.
“Nude” doesn’t mean beige for everyone. Depending on your complexion and natural lip color, your everyday nude might be a rich brown, a rosy mauve, or a deeper berry.
Let undertones guide you, not limit you
If warm colors tend to flatter you, explore peach, coral, terracotta, and warm brown. If you prefer cooler colors, try rose, mauve, berry, and blue-based pinks.
Love shades from both groups? Wear both. Undertones are a starting point, not a rulebook. The best shade is one you enjoy wearing.
Choose how you want it to feel
Color is only part of the decision. Think about what feels comfortable and fits your day.
Do you prefer a sheer wash of color or a more defined lip? A glossy finish or something more understated? Are you happy to reapply, or do you prefer a low-maintenance look?
Your everyday lip color should work with your routine, not add another chore to it.
Try it in natural light
Before deciding on a shade, take a look near a window or step outside with a mirror. Lighting can change how a color appears, so seeing it in daylight can help you decide whether it’s the look you want.
Take in your whole face rather than judging your lips alone. Ask yourself: Do I feel comfortable? Do I feel like me?
Make the color your own
You don’t always need a different shade to get a different look. Apply a light layer for a softer effect, or build the color gradually for more definition. A coordinating lip liner can add shape, while a touch of gloss can change the finish.
Find your everyday favorite with La Paz
Makeup should be something you enjoy, not something you have to get “right.” Give yourself room to experiment, step outside your usual shades, and wear what makes you feel good.
Your everyday favorite might be subtle, bold, or somewhere in between. The important part is that it feels like yours.
Explore lip colors at la-paz.com and find your next everyday favorite.