If you’re looking to put a twist on the matcha latte makeup trend with green lips, then you’ll want to personalize the look a little more than you would with your eyes. That’s because green lips are so bold, it’s important you tailor it to what suits you. So, instead of sticking to the rule that you need to go for a pastel or mid-tone green, you want to choose your lipstick shade based on your skin’s undertone. As hair and makeup expert Sophia Porter told Brit+Co, if you have a cooler undertone, you’ll want to stick to an emerald, whereas those with warmer undertones will better suit an olive-toned lipstick shade.
But it’s not all about the shade choice. One of the most important things to remember when it comes to green lipstick is that you need to prep the lips first. To avoid a crusty, dry green lip look, exfoliate the lips to remove any dead skin first and then hydrate them. “Use a scrub, remove unwanted flakes, apply a serum or a tiny bit of glycerin to the bare lips, let that sink in, and apply lip balm,” Porter suggested.
Equally, remember that this look isn’t about creating costume makeup, so when it comes to your other makeup, keep it simple. “Overdoing the eyes and cheeks can really offset the balance and create a very intense look that won’t be flattering,” Chris Lanston, a celebrity makeup artist, pointed out.
