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Can you help me find a cool toned lipstick please? The search is driving me up the wall

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LoafofSellotape · 11/05/2019 09:50

I want a natural looking lip stick or a crayon or even a gloss but it must be a cool toned shade.

Mustn't be brown at all as that looks grim on me.

I keep finding ones that are just a bit too pink and I almost need a dirty lavender pink ,if that makes sense?

All suggestions gratefully received 😊

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norrismcwhirtersfridgemagnet · 14/05/2019 13:18

Nothing but the Truth is the pinkier LQ nude...

ScrambledSmegs · 14/05/2019 13:19

Rimmel has one in Vintage Pink that I like a lot. It's a bit hit and miss though - suits me very well, makes a friend look dead! I think it's because it's very cool toned.

LoafofSellotape · 14/05/2019 13:21

I have Vintage Pink, I love it but it's a bit full on for every day for me.

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ScrambledSmegs · 14/05/2019 13:23

Oh that's good sounds like we've got a similar skin tone - the Clinique one should suit you then.

Elllllle · 14/05/2019 13:29

I may be the only person, but the Clnique chubby sticks do nothing for me. I feel like I may as well be using an expensive lipbalm! The colour payoff and lasting time are next to nil.

LoafofSellotape · 14/05/2019 13:31

Rimmel Dusty Rose might be ok,just having a Google...

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JintyandtheJs · 14/05/2019 15:50

Bobbi brown lilac

lurkingfromhome · 14/05/2019 16:01

I am the same as you, OP - thin lips and only suit very cool tones. I found two Elizabeth Arden Gelato push-up lipsticks that are very sheer and in colours that really suits - Black Cherry and Grape Affair.
Try here
They look really dark purple in the tube but are much less frightening once they go on - similar to the intense Chubby Sticks.

Failing that, Mac Mehr is the other lipstick I wear regularly. A proper cool-toned pink.

LoafofSellotape · 14/05/2019 17:05

I think Mehr is too dark but Faux looks like it might suit me better.

I wish I had lips that any old lippy would suit Hmm!!!

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BelindasGleeTeam · 14/05/2019 17:08

Mehr is lovely but it's very dense with it being matte.

My go to everyday is Glossier Generation G lipstick. It's like my lips but better: sheer colour but not like a balm. It stays put well. Love love love it.

Chewbecca · 14/05/2019 17:14

Oh, I came to recommend Vintage Pink too. I found it strong at first but I have stopped thinking that now! It doesn’t last well on me though so I may try some of the other recommendations.

Thinkle · 14/05/2019 18:49

Mac Faux is amazing for the cool toned amongst us!! It’s the ‘my lips but better’ for me.
If you want paler and cooler Mac Really Me is my ‘nude’

LoafofSellotape · 14/05/2019 21:51

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Oooooo does it really look like this? That's the course I need!!

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LoafofSellotape · 14/05/2019 21:52

**colour!!!

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LoafofSellotape · 14/05/2019 21:52

**colour!!

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LoafofSellotape · 14/05/2019 21:53

Oh ffs,look at me getting all excited about a lippy Hmm

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NowWhatUsernameShallIHave · 14/05/2019 22:23

Mac up the Amp

NigellasGuest · 14/05/2019 22:38

Cool toned with thin lips here too.
I get on really well with this
The shade called nude star.
I like the look of the MAC one linked above though!

PamelaDooveOrangeJoof · 14/05/2019 22:41

Max factor rosewood! I always get complimented on it

PamelaDooveOrangeJoof · 14/05/2019 22:43

In pictures it looks very pink but is definitely cooler on me

PamelaDooveOrangeJoof · 14/05/2019 22:46

And I use nyx nude mechanical lipliner as a base

mysteryfairy · 14/05/2019 23:01

In the John Lewis app there is a feature which allows you to test colours on your lips using the camera on your phone. Nearly everything looks hilariously hideous on me, also very cool toned. I’ve just tried mehr and faux as mentioned above and they both look pretty good! Definitely worth a play to see if anything works.

wildhairdontcare · 14/05/2019 23:14

My people!

Benefit lollibalm for running around the supermarket etc

Urban decay snapped lipgloss or Sisley in amethyst for casual

YSL Rouge vernis (05) for going out

AnotheChinHair · 15/05/2019 06:34

Max Factor Factor Lipfinity in pearly nude (001). I use lip liner, a thin layer of the Lipfinity and don't bother with the gloss. It lasts all day too.

LoafofSellotape · 15/05/2019 08:46

Thanks for all these suggestions, will be working my way through them allSmile

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