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I spent $65 to have a color expert make my perfect custom lipstick shade, and I was shocked by the result

Carolina GazalMay 6, 2023, 20:10 IST

I went to Lip Lab in New York City to find a new lipstick shade that would best fit my color palette.Carolina Gazal

  • I went to Lip Lab NYC to have a color expert customize the perfect lipstick shade for me.
  • I was surprised that violet-purple hues best suit my skin tone — I'm used to wearing nudes.
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I went to Lip Lab to find my perfect lipstick shade.

I usually wear pink and nude lipstick shades.Carolina Gazal

A Lip Lab appointment takes less than an hour, and I decided to come wearing natural makeup.

I decided to wear a more natural makeup look for my appointment.Carolina Gazal
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There are so many choices to make when customizing a lipstick at Lip Lab.

Lip Lab was created by Bite Beauty.Carolina Gazal

I started the appointment by using a scrub to prep my lips.

I used a lip scrub before testing out the shades.Carolina Gazal
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I decided I wanted to create a lipstick with a sheer finish.

I could choose between satin, matte, and sheer finishes.Carolina Gazal

I used a guide to help me decide on my lipstick's shade.

The guide was a big help while customizing my lipstick.Carolina Gazal
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The expert got to work mixing my nude shade.

The Lip Lab employee did all the color mixing for me.Carolina Gazal

The first attempt was too close to my natural lips.

I felt like the nude color washed me out.Carolina Gazal
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We had to try again and take a closer look at my colors.

The color expert suggested adding a purple hue.Carolina Gazal

Adding purple tones to the nude lipstick was a total game-changer.

I was surprised by how much I liked the new shade.Carolina Gazal
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I decided to add pomegranate flavoring.

I had to wait for the lipstick to dry in the molding.Carolina Gazal

Lip Lab uses a laser to engrave the lipstick casings.

I got to see the laser engrave my lipstick case.Carolina Gazal
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I named my lipstick Pomegranate Pout.

I chose a bright, red lipstick casing.Carolina Gazal

I'll definitely be adding more violet tones to my makeup and wardrobe.

I'm excited to add more purple hues to my everyday looks.Carolina Gazal
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