For most people, the lips are the most beautiful and attractive part of one’s face. That is why finding the right lipstick is something that many invest in. However, we live in a fast-paced world, and not all of us have the time to keep reapplying cosmetics on our lips. As your day goes on, trying to maintain that perfect lip colour becomes more of a hassle. As a result, lip embroidery in Singapore has recently grown in popularity.

Aside from saving time from your daily makeup routine, lip embroidery enhances your features and creates a more consistent lip colour. It provides definition, colour and perceived volume to your lips, without the worry of smudging lipstick throughout the day.

Many might be hesitant to undergo such a procedure because of the tattooing aspect of lip embroidery in Singapore. However, unlike traditional tattooing, this process requires a less invasive colour implantation procedure.

One of the first and most important aspects you need to think about before undergoing lip embroidery is the lip colour. There are so many pigment colours available out there, and finding a lip colour that suits you can be overwhelming. Your skin tone is the foremost consideration you need to think about when choosing the colour you will go with. 

To help you, here is a guide on finding the lip colour for your skin tone. Do note that your Permanent Makeup (PMU) artist is a professional and would know what would best suit your needs. This guide is to give you further understanding of the process and how you can set your expectations for lip embroidery

As mentioned earlier, you have to look a lip colour to match your skin tone. In many ways, finding the right pigment colour for lip embroidery is similar to finding the right shade of lipstick. However, results of lip embroidery in Singapore are semi-permanent, and you cannot wipe off, unlike cosmetics. So, when finding the right lip colour, make sure it is something you will be satisfied with for a long time.

You don’t need to do this research process alone. Elicit the help of your permanent makeup (PMU) artist as they are more knowledgeable about pigment colours. With that said, it doesn’t hurt to know more about the selection process yourself to ensure you get the results that you want. Here are the steps in finding the right lip colour for your skin tone.

• Identify your Skin Tone and Undertone

Of course, any colour doesn’t automatically match every skin tone. Each skin tone has different considerations when choosing the colour that goes on it. For darker skin tones, warmer ‘pigments are recommended, while pale skin matches well with cooler tones.

Aside from your base skin tone, considering the undertone of your skin will help perfectly match your lip colour. Skin tone usually changes over time, for example, when you get a tan. On the other hand, undertones remain the same. So, matching your lip colour with your undertone will make sure that you have flattering lips for a long time.

To determine your undertone, look at the colour of your veins on your wrist. If they are blue, it means you have a cooler, pink undertone, while if they’re green, you have warmer, yellow undertones. In other cases, some people have both blue and green veins. This means you have a neutral undertone.

• Consider your Lip Shape

Aside from adding colour, lip embroidery in Singapore also helps to redefine your lips. That is why you need to consider your lip shape when choosing the right lip colour. The right colour can make your lips look fuller and natural. It can even correct an uneven lip shape.

• Mix and Match

Like what would you do when buying lipstick, you can smear and match pigments to make sure you find the right lip colour. Even if your PMU artist matches a standard colour that matches your skin tone, it may not look good when applied. So, many PMU artists do a smear and match test, where they apply a bit of pigment on your lips to see if the colour perfectly matches. 

It doesn’t mean that you need to find only one matching lip colour. In some cases, the PMU artist mixes different shades of pigments to match your skin tone. Your artist can also create a shading technique to give your lips more depth and make it more natural-looking.

This smear and match test is also an excellent way to test if your skin has an allergic reaction to the pigments.

Like what we said earlier, lip embroidery in Singapore is semi-permanent that’s why you may want to opt for a more natural shade. In general, choosing a lip colour that is a few shades darker than your natural colour can yield the best results. With that said, various skin tones have different considerations. So, here are some directions of the right lip colour for every skin tone:

• Dark Skin

✓ Coral shades

✓ Pigments with an orange undertone

✗ Chalky colours

✗ Pigments with too much white

*Dark complexions have a wide choice of lip colours they can choose from

• Pale Skin

✓ Nude tone colour

✓ Peachy tones

✗ Darker shades

✗ Shades of brown or burgundy

*Darker tones contrast too much with pale skin.

• Olive Skin

✓ Warm, natural tones

✓ Sunset reds, perky coral, and warm amber

✗ Purple and brown

*Purple brings out your yellow undertone, while brown will look too monochromatic.

• Dark Asian Skin

✓ Bright orange colour

* Asians with a darker skin tone have a more challenging time to find the right lip colour because of the blue subtones to their lips. 

*Achieving the right lip colour may take several appointments. In the first one, the PMU artist applies an orange tone as a base layer. The subsequent appointments will be about finding colours to match your ideal results.

• Light Asian Skin

✓ Natural, coral tones

✓ Bold reds

✗ Nude tones

*Nude colours can make your skin look pasty.

• Yellow Undertone

✓ Blue based reds

✓ Flesh tones and bronzes

✗ Purple

*If your skin tone is between olive and pale, you may have a yellow undertone.

• Pink Undertone

✓ Peach tones

✓ Brick red or orange-based reds

✗ Blue based reds 

*Some skin tones between olive and pale may have a pink undertone.

Like mentioned earlier, lip embroidery in Singapore has grown in popularity. So, it is not hard to find a studio that works with state-of-the-art equipment and highly trained artists. Another thing to be keen on, especially when choosing the right lip colour, is the pigments to be used for your procedure. One popular pigment brand in Singapore is Swiss Color. 

Swiss Color is a global company that offers an array of pigments. The company invested in years of research and development to come up with their pigments that are safe and free of heavy metals. Swiss Color introduces a wide array of pigments, in different shades, for various permanent makeup procedures to achieve your desired, natural result. Swiss Color is available in 54 countries, including Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand.

Swiss Color also trains semi-permanent makeup artists to master the principles of semi-permanent makeup and micropigmentation. Look for certified Swiss Color Artists in Singapore to get the best results for you. 

To learn more about Swiss Color, you can visit our website.