Find Your Perfect Lippie

Choosing a knockout hue depends on everything from your style to your personality. Take our quiz!

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Choosing a knockout hue depends on everything from your style to your personality. Take our quiz!

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1. Which celeb do you think is the hottest?

a The ever stylish and gorgeous Miranda Kerr.

b Classic and sophisticated Angelina Jolie.

c The natural beauty of Keira Knightley.

d Energetic and fun-loving Nicole Richie.

2. How important is your lippie to your look?

a I can live without it, but I always feel better when I have it on.

b It’s my favourite item in my makeup bag.

c I’m not a massive fan, but it gets a go once a week.

d I love it – lipstick is key to brightening up a dull outfit.

3. What’s your Friday night go-to outfit?

a I’m loving timeless and classic silk shirts.

b A cute black blazer paired with dark denim.

c I want to be comfy – a knit dress is simple but chic.

d A bold-coloured leopard print blouse paired with a pencil skirt.

4. What trait are you most proud of?

a I never give up when the going gets tough.

b I can always stay calm under pressure.

c I’m quietly confident and down-to-earth.

d I’m friendly and can strike up a convo with anyone.

Answers.

Mostly As.
You’re Fashionable And Fabulous.

You religiously follow trends and what’s in fashion. Flicking through the fashion and beauty pages of magazines is your favourite hobby. So you need to wear a lipstick that’s on the lips of every celeb and model that matters.

SIGNATURE HUE This season, you can’t get enough of trending berry tones.

TRY 1. MAC Mattene Lipstick in Own The Look, $34. 2. Urban Decay Matte Revolution Lipstick in After Dark, $33.

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Mostly Bs.
You’re Cool And Classic.

Classy is your middle name and you’ve stuck to your signature look for as long as you can remember. If it’s not chic, it just doesn’t get a look in with you. You’re a lady with high standards!

SIGNATURE HUE Keep your pout polished with a classic red.

TRY 1. Chanel Rogue Allure Velvet in La Merveilleuse, $48. 2. Le Rouge Givenchy in N°319 Rouge Intense, $62.

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Mostly Cs.
You’re A Natural Beauty.

Your style vibe’s pretty low key. It’s not that you don’t put in effort into your look, but experimenting and changing up your wardrobe doesn’t float your boat. Your look is understated.

SIGNATURE HUE Stick to a neutral shade such as pale nude or pink.

TRY 1. Stila Nude Interlude Color Balm Lipstick in Meg, $32. 2. Dior Rouge Dior 263 Swan, $48.

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Mostly Ds.
You’re Bold And Beautiful.

Your personal style means a lot to you, and you love to get glammed up. You never shy away from wearing a bright top or daring dress. Your hair is big and your makeup bag is filled with goodies.

SIGNATURE HUE Anything loud and proud, go for bright pinks and oranges.

TRY 1. Too Faced Melted Liquified Long Wear Lipstick in Melon, $30. 2. VDL Expert Colour Lip Cube EX, $38.

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