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    Default Best makeup for redheads...

    I just got my job back at my old club after having a baby. I used to be a blonde, and knew what makeup looked best on me. I have since gone to red. Any advice on makeup shades for a redhead with porcelain skin? Looking for advice on lips, eyes, and cheek color...brands/shades. Any help much appreciated!

    Also, any colors of clothing/makeup to absolutely avoid?

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    That's me. Redhead and porcelain skin.
    As far as makeup, I use pinks, grey liner, and lots of silvery shimmery stuff. You want glowing pale skin, not pastey or chalky. My favorite brand is Stila, though it is a bit expensive. You can go to a Sephora counter and ask an attendant to do your makeup. Its free and it might give you some ideas about what to look for in cheaper brands.

    I avoid burgundy, wine, and red (unless it is a rosey red...no orange undertones). No bronzing powders, either.

    For clothes, I weat a lot of pale pinks, green (bright, not forest...forest green makes me look like a leprechuan), black. Be careful to not look goth when you are wearing black. I'm not knocking that look, but you will pigeonhole yourself into a sometimes less than lucrative niche market. So, wear elegant black...no spider web dresses, stuff like that.

    Good luck. There are a lot of redheaded girls on board, so I'm sure you'll get more advice.

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    Checking in with Red hair and pale pale skin here too. (Sucks, because I'm full-blooded Sicilian, and I'm white as Casper.. lol)

    Anyhoo.. I've always went really light on my makeup. I've never even needed any blush, because my cheeks are naturally rosy. I use a lot of pinks, light blues, and even some really light peach for eyeshadows. On my lips, I always go light. Dark lips just don't look right on me.

    Like Natascha, I can't wear dark green clothing. It is my favorite color in the world too, which kind of sucks, but.. You do get that Leprechaun Syndrome thing going on. I can't ever wear a totally black outfit. I get that whole Vampire-looking outcome.. LOL

    I love pastel clothes. They seem to work well with me, balancing out my skin tone, and the hair.

    I'll think of some more tips, I'm sure, but I just got up.. LOL

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    Lol, redhead here too. Well sort of. I dye my hair, but no one can tell. I've got skin whiter than casper.

    I wear green all the time though. Not really forest greens but lime and more brown toned greens. I also use green makeup all the time. It works well for me and my green eyes. (Sephora has the best colors!!)



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    Default Re:Best makeup for redheads...

    there is a website, for redheadsonly.com, or maybe it's forreadheadsonly, not sure has makeup, (especially eye) for that.


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    Default Re:Best makeup for redheads...

    Thanks so much! You guys are so helpful. This board is great!

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    Wow i did not going red could be so complicated! But it is a different colour that is very beautiful i think.

    I have often times admired Susan Sarandon, Julian Moore and others that wear red hair well. Check out their make-up and clothing...Beautiful!

    Wish i could have red hair, but i seem to fade out alot.

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    Natural redhead here too...

    I use MAC products.. It depends on the color tone of your skin as well. I suggest going in to a department store make up counter and letting them do your make up for you.

    I have a slight yellow undertone in my skin.. so I avoid yellow reds, and stick to warmer blue red tones and warmer colors.


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    Re: Best makeup for redheads...

    Hi ladies!

    I'm bumping an old thread 'cause I need help with this too!

    I always wear very little makeup in my everyday life; usually brown or burgandy mascara, neutral or light/shimmery eyeshadows, and gloss.

    I really wanna find a lipstick that will work with my coloring and that will last a long time! That's me in my avatar pic, I'm actually not as pale as that IRL, the flash just washed me out.

    I have very slight yellow undertones in my skin, and lots of freckles.

    I would LOVE to find a red, burgandy or berry toned lipstick that would look good on me for more dramatic looks.

    Anyone? Specific brands and colors?
    Pour some sugar on me!

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    Default Re: Best makeup for redheads...

    here's another pic to maybe help give a better idea what I look like (taken in natural light)
    Pour some sugar on me!

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    Default Re: Best makeup for redheads...

    When I want bold red lips, I use the following combination, all are by Clinique:

    Lipliner in True Red
    Lipstick in Red Red Red
    Gloss in Air Kiss

    This gives me super red shiny lips which are very dramatic. Definitely not for everyday or anything too cutesy-girly looking.



    A great way to get personalized color ideas is to hit the dept store makeup counters and get a makeover or if you're specifically looking for lipcolors, ask them for recommendations. That's how I found the red combo above and it works well when I want the drama!

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    Default Re: Best makeup for redheads...

    I have natural coppery red hair and brown eyes, which is rare on redheads. I use dark brown mascara and eyeliner, and I have been using Loreal Au Naturel blush on my cheeks and eyelids. Maybelline Expert Eyes Auburn is good for brow highlighting and as a lipliner/color. Origins makes a good auburn eyebrow color too. I should probably try to be more creative, but about the only thing I ever really change is the lip color, which has to work with the blush, but can be several shades darker. I like a coppery red lipcolor. There's a Sedona based company redhead owned and operated, called Just For Redheads or JFR. I haven't tried their makeup, but my g-friend worked for them and loved it.

    I like to wear different shades of red, browns, blues, black gives good contrast, and I love lavendar. I just discovered lime, which is even better than black for highlighting hair color, IMO. I like leopard print a whole lot too. I have this tomato colored shirt I absolutely love! (Like an orangish red) Bright purple doesn't work very well on me, but Sarah Michelle Gellar pulled it off beautifully in Scooby Doo. I avoid yellow and dark/grass green. White's cool, but I can't keep it clean. Orange would look good on me but I don't have any.

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