Lipsticks not only accentuate your lips, but they are also capable of enhancing your smile provided you choose the right shade. You will find a plethora of lipstick shades out there that do not do justice to your pearly whites and your teeth start to look yellowed and dull even when you have just whitened them.
It is not very easy to gain a consistent bright smile. It is not only challenging but also expensive. But the good news is there are some tricks that can amp up your smile in a wallet-friendly and instant way.
This trick is nothing but to choose the right coloured lipstick shade that will make your teeth look whiter. When you are not interested in teeth whitening devices or are dreading to go to the dentist, you can fake it till you make it and the right lipsticks shades will help you do that.
Here is a guide that will help you decide which lip colour shades are capable of working as makeup treatments and which ones will destroy your grin so that you can choose and avoid your lip colours accordingly.
- Passionate Reds – You can get an instant gleam when you choose blue-based tones over the orangey shade. The yellow and the blue shade sit opposite to each other on the colour wheel. So when put together, the blue tones cancel out the orange and yellow tones and vice versa. Therefore, the lipsticks that are formulated with a bluish undertone can cancel out the yellowish and the orangish tones on the teeth.
- Nudes – The nude lipsticks are the most challenging to choose for the whiter teeth. Generally, they lean towards the peach and brown. But both of these can make the teeth look a bit more yellow. That is why it is always suggested to opt for a pinkish nude as long as it is not too warm as compared with the other types of nudes.
- Dark Pink – This one will provide a wide spectrum of shades.  But without doubt go with the berry hues. This is because they are a riff on the purplish reds and pink and the tones of blue are quite strong in such cases.  It is this trick that does wonders for your smile. So you can choose between the deep plum or light raspberry – whatever suits you. Keep another thing in mind here. As opposed to the matted lips, the slightly glossy formulas assist in enhancing the wattage of your smile.
- Light Pink – The pink colours tend to be trickier than the reds. This happens because of the fact that they lack the dark contrast that can make the teeth pop. But still you should stick to the specific rule of avoiding the orangish tones. Instead opt for the berry-hued softer tones.
- Wild Turquoise – The turquoise shade, just like the blue-based shades also make the teeth look whiter. The turquoise is mainly found in nude shades.  You should couple this with the moisturising lip shades with little bit of shimmer. This happens because the flash of iridescence will lighten up your complexion making the teeth appear whiter. The combination of turquoise and nude will suit all types of skin tones.
- Purple Shades – The purple shades, as long as they don’t have too much pink or yellow undertone, often make the teeth look beautiful. Though the darker tones usually make the teeth look yellower, the vampy shades of purple are an exception. But you should keep it in mind that the darker shades of purple are either leaned towards a little brown or little pink. A purple with pink tones will make your smile look brighter than the brown-toned counterparts.
What Not to Wear
For a whiter smile you should stay away from the following colours.
- Neons – Your skin looks more tanned when you wear neon nail paints or clothes. The same goes for the teeth. You will adopt a brown tinge on the teeth whenever you opt for a neon coloured lip shade on your lips.
- Frosted Shimmer – You can always add a little bit of shimmer. But too much can lead to fine lines around the mouth. Any shade that is too icy can make the lips look whiter and the pearly whites duller.
- Mattes – The matte lipsticks can give an illusion of the dry lips. As a result, your teeth will have no shine to bounce off making your smile look dull.
- Browns -Brown lipsticks are a big no if you have any brown stains on the teeth. Having stains is natural as you age. But brown lipsticks will further highlight those. The brown shades also bring forth the yellow shades on the lips.
The above are some of the things that you should keep in your mind while choosing your lipstick shade if you want to make your smile look beautiful and bright. Although these can help you to flaunt a brighter smile for some time, it is recommended that you visit your nearest dental clinic every 6 months for a though check-up as well teeth cleaning treatment so that you can boast of a naturally glamorous smile for years to come.