Latina makeup colors for ultimate beauty

This page is your answer to Latina makeup colors that compliment your skin tone. You don't have to deal with the hassle of stressing out at the cosmetics counter wondering about what colors to buy or what looks good on you. You will find several colors for lips, eyes and cheeks, plus a few makeup tips to help enhance your overall look.

◈Lips: Generally, these shades work beautifully for your Latina lips: Sheer beiges, pinks, plums, brown plums, bright reds, deep reds, pink mauves, mauves. Avoid strong pinks and oranges on the lips - they will give you an overly dramatic look. If your skin tone is pale, go for sheer pinks. Earth-toned corals work well and, of course, a rich, bright red is awesome when your primary look is all about glamour.

If you're on the darker side, try out dark reds with blue undertones, deep plum, soft sheer shades of pink, and beige. For lighter tones, lipstick shades in peach, light/medium browns, pinks and gold work well.

◈Eyes: For eye makeup, Latina beauties look stunning in shades of bronze, browns, coppers, burgundies, beiges, and gold. I'm also a fan of grays, green, mauves, soft pink and silver. Yes, silver eyeshadow looks great on you! When it reflects against your honey-golden skin, the result is amazing and fresh.

If you want to try on more color, choose from dark/light blue, wine or purple eyeshades to line your eyes, closer to the eyelashes. Dark gray works as an awesome eyeliner as well! You can soften the lines with a small-tip blending brush or with a sponge-tipped applicator. You can also wear mascara to thicken the eyelashes and it will give you a more glamorous look.

◈Creamy formulations are difficult to control on eyelids that tend to get oily during the day, so it's a good idea to stay away from those unless you have dry skin.
◈Yellow or yellow-toned eyeshadows are a no-no because they'll make you look washed out.

◈Cheeks: Colors such as peach and soft plum look great on you. Dusty pink blush warms and freshens up your face, so feel free to experiment with this color. The darker your complexion, the darker your blush should be in order for it to show through. Bronzers can also add the right touch of color.

Choose colors like rose and deep plum for your blush. To give luster to your skin tone, blend the blusher well over your cheekbones. A touch of golden color will make your skin glamorous and gorgeous on special occasions. There you have it, Latina makeup colors at its best!

If you’re having a difficult time deciding on which colors to try, pick a celebrity or a public figure that looks similar to you in skin, eye, and hair color. Then every time you see her in a magazine, pay attention to the color she is wearing. I even suggest tearing pictures out of a magazine, or printing colored pictures from the internet. More than likely, those colors are good for you as well.

One stronger piece of advice about Latina makeup color: The colors you like generally are good for your skin tone. Follow your instinct, and don't settle for someone else "telling" you what to wear. Your idea of what is beautiful may differ from mine, and you have to be comfortable with your choice. Many cosmetic lines have great tips and pictures on their websites.

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