Have you recently gotten your teeth whitened? The last thing you want to do is diminish your results by wearing the wrong color lipstick. Or perhaps you simply want to emphasize the natural beauty of your smile. Either way, there are some easy makeup tips that can help your teeth to look as bright and beautiful as possible.
Pay Attention to Undertones
Every color has an undertone, whether it is warm, cool, or neutral. Warm colors tend to look a bit bronzy and can emphasize any traces of yellow that are in your teeth. Therefore, cool or neutral undertones are generally best for giving the appearance of brighter, whiter teeth.
If you are unsure of whether a makeup product is warm, cool, or natural, swatch it on your arm and compare it to similar shades. Cool colors tend to have hints of blue or purple. Neutral colors tend to be true to their designated shade. For example, if you want to wear red lipstick, you may find a true red, a bluish red, or an orangish or yellow red.
Finding Your Lipstick Shade
Here are some examples of lipstick shades that tend to complement and emphasize white teeth:
- Blue-based red
- Berry
- Cool-toned pink
- Burgundy
- Violet
- Nude
Of course, your skin tone should also be considered. Generally speaking, fairer complexions look most natural with lighter colors, such as cool-toned nude and cool-toned pink. Darker complexions can balance the look of bolder colors, such as violet.
What About Other Makeup?
Lipstick is not the only portion of your makeup look that can affect the appearance of your teeth. Your blush and eyeshadow can also come into play. Again, cool or neutral shades tend to work best.
If it has been a while since you got your teeth whitened and you have started to detect hints of yellow in them, you might be able to draw attention away from them by going with a bolder eye look. A smoky eye or navy eyeshadow might do the trick.
Experiment to Discover What Works for You
To find the perfect makeup look to complement your smile, you might need to go through a bit of trial and error. Try to examine your makeup under different types of lighting, and do not be afraid to try different colors, even if they are outside of your normal comfort zone. You can also ask friends for feedback on how your makeup affects both the look of your teeth and your overall appearance.
Careful makeup choices can turn your bright smile into the star of the show! Use the tips in this article to attract all the right kinds of attention.
Meet the Practice
The team at Comprehensive Dental Associates of Central Connecticut is proud to provide custom take-home teeth whitening kits for patients who want to get rid of dental stains. If you have questions about whitening or other cosmetic procedures, we would be pleased to speak with you. Get in touch with our friendly staff in East Hartford at 860-288-5786.