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Is there a red lipstick that won't make my teeth look yellow?

17 replies

timefornewme2023 · 29/11/2023 15:41

Loving the idea of a festive red lip for a couple of Christmas events / outfits but I struggle to brave wearing it as feel like it yellows my teeth .
Is it just me ?
Any recommendations?
I am brunette , quite pale and middle aged !
Will swerve it if I can't find something that I am confident with .

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99cats · 29/11/2023 15:43

I ‘think’ more blue based are better than orange based to avoid yellow teeth but hopefully someone more knowledgeable will be along soon!

catsnhats11 · 29/11/2023 15:44

Blue based! Ask at the makeup counter and they should be able to advise.

GrumpyGinger · 29/11/2023 15:44

You need to find your colour. You get different 'tones' of red.

For me, if I get a blue-toned red nail polish, it makes my hands look like they belong to a corpse!

I wear an orange-toned red lipstick and it suits me but blue-toned is likely what you will need to counter the yellow.

peachgreen · 29/11/2023 15:46

Yeah, blue-toned is usually better for white teeth. Basically a cool red rather than a warm one.

BadBadDecisions · 29/11/2023 15:48

Mac's Ruby Woo is good - I steer away from pinky reds because of the yellow teeth thing but this one suits me really well.

buckeejit · 29/11/2023 16:20

You'd be best knowing if you suit blue based or yellow based reds. If you suit orangey reds like me, then a blue based one like ruby woo will look not good.

learieonthewildmoor · 29/11/2023 16:55

The internet suggests that a blue red lipstick is the way to go.
This woman has swatched 80! reds.
https://beautyunhyped.com/2023/02/13/the-ultimate-red-lipstick-comparison-post/
The reds you might be looking for are the pink and cherry reds she has listed.
The Peripera lipsticks she has listed are lovely, high quality and cheap.

The Ultimate Red Lipstick Comparison Post

Alright friends, let’s do this. A roundup of all of my red lipsticks and categorized into different types of red. This will require a series of posts to cover all the shades, and to not overwhelm y…

https://beautyunhyped.com/2023/02/13/the-ultimate-red-lipstick-comparison-post/

janicegarvey · 29/11/2023 17:12

Mac Russian red makes my teeth look super white !

SwordBilledHummingbird · 29/11/2023 17:24

This is a tricky one because while everyone is absolutely correct that a blue based red will be more flattering to your teeth, if you have warm toned skin then the blue based reds will also make you look like an extra from the walking dead (ask me how I know...). I have very pale but very warm toned skin (soft autumn) and muted brick reds work best for me. They do look better though if I've kept on top of the teeth whitening. Your best bet is to try a few and get a feel for what works. I like buying lipstick from Bobbi Brown because they offer free, no questions asked returns if a colour doesn't work for you.

timefornewme2023 · 29/11/2023 21:32

Thanks all I am encouraged by your replies !
I am not sure I can get to a store before my first party can anyone advise which of these you have recommended are blue toned so I can get a feel for whether they might be a good option.
I am I think a winter and probably not warm toned so does this mean the blue tone is the right type?
Love some of these colours so much but don't to want to buy something I can't wear.
Am trying the AR images on John Lewis
Also Am looking at the link you shared @learieonthewildmoor
Thanks all

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Plumful · 29/11/2023 21:40

Mac Ruby woo or Russian red

SwordBilledHummingbird · 30/11/2023 07:48

If you're a winter then you're in luck as blue-toned reds should be good on you.

Gnomegnomegnome · 30/11/2023 07:56

Dior 999 is my favourite.

timefornewme2023 · 03/12/2023 15:52

Just coming back to update - I have ordered MAC Red based on AR try on / or was a really good price so fairly low risk - hope it works and it f it does I may be adding some of the other fabulous recommendations to my Christmas list if I can get to a dept store for a try on in real life!
Thanks all I enjoyed this thread!

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MabelMoo23 · 03/12/2023 22:00

Lisa Eldridge velvet ribbon is also a good blue based red

Lampzade · 03/12/2023 22:16

BadBadDecisions · 29/11/2023 15:48

Mac's Ruby Woo is good - I steer away from pinky reds because of the yellow teeth thing but this one suits me really well.

I was just about to suggest this.

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