The Monday Piece - Lipstick for Your Zodiac

This week's Monday Piece is on lipstick for your zodiac! Lipstick is a wonderful thing. Sure, the rigmarole of applying and reapplying can be a slog. The dread of a smear or clump might haunt you. In fact, finding the right shade is a laborious chore in itself. BUT, all that aside, lipstick has the power to instantly make your day better.
To ease the process, and have a little fun, OnBuy.com has matched a lipstick shade to the personality traits of each zodiac sign. Afterall, once lockdown ends and we are thrust back into civilisation, we want to look our best right?

Sign: Aries (March 21 – April 19)
Lipstick Shade: Red
Could it be anything else? Bold and ambitious rams love to be number one, which is why Red lipstick is a great fit. A classic that will never fade from fashion, red lipstick represents the passionate Aries personality perfectly. Ruby Woo by MAC is the perfect example. The bright cherry looks good on anyone, thanks to its blue undertones.

Sign: Taurus (April 20 – May 20)
Lipstick Shade: Taupe
Bulls enjoy serene, rustic environments – so why not choose a Taupe lipstick to match? Neutral, but with a warm and earthy tint, something like Very Victoria by Charlotte Tilbury (a “suede taupe nude”) will work wonders. Plus, this Tilbury stick contains ingredients to protect, soften and hydrate, perfect for the soothing nature of a Taurus.

Sign: Gemini (May 21 – June 20)
Lipstick Shade: Glossy Peach
Gemini is a busy sign that some say needs a clone of itself in order to get everything done. To mirror the duel nature of Gemini – go Glossy Peach! NARS Cosmetics Lip Gloss in Outrage (“light peach”) is fitting. An ethereal shade, with just the right amount of shine.

Sign: Cancer (June 21 – July 22)
Lipstick Shade: Powder Pink
Those under the Cancer sign are sensitive and effortlessly pick up on energy. To compliment this, stick to a Powder Pink palette. Something like MAC’s Powder Kiss Lipstick in Sexy, But Sweet is neutral but with a pop of colour. This will make sure Cancerians blend in with their environment but don’t go unnoticed.

Sign: Leo (July 23 – August 22)
Lipstick Shade: Gold
This shade isn’t for the fearful. Luckily, Leo is a fearless fire sign known to bask in the spotlight – and what better way to shine than with glittering Gold lips? Pat McGrath’s BlitzTrance Lipstick in Blitz Gold will prove a Leo’s pout is the life of the party.

Sign: Virgo (August 23 – September 22)
Lipstick Shade: Rosewood
The dark orange-brown-red hues of Rosewood perfectly suit the “Goddess of Wheat” earth sign. A product like the Clove Matte Lip Kit by Kylie Cosmetics will pop when paired with a Virgo pout.

Sign: Libra (September 23 – October 22)
Lipstick Shade: Soft Coral
A sweet and harmonious Libra needs a Soft Coral sheen. A look complete with Coral Intuitive, a Rouge Volupte Shine by Yves Saint Laurent, will soothe the complexion and have admirers melting at first glance.

Sign: Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)
Lipstick Shade: Deep Purple
Scorpios need a shade that’s “dark and twisty” (to quote Christina Yang in Grey’s Anatomy) because they are intensely passionate. Think a vampy, edgy Deep Purple like Purple Temptation by Lancôme. A formidable asset to any Scorpio’s makeup bag.

Sign: Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)
Lipstick Shade: Plum
Similarly, those under the Sagittarius sign are suited to Plum shades – but for an altogether different reason. Known for chasing after geographical, intellectual, and spiritual adventures, Sagittariuses will benefit from a lipstick like Bohemian Plum by Terry Terrybly. Afterall, purple is a prime colour of the Archer, known to enlighten and embolden the spirit.

Sign: Capricorn (December 22 – January 19)
Lipstick Shade: Matte Brown
Caps are well-balanced individuals, skilled at navigating both the material and emotional realms, that lean toward classic looks. An earthy Matte Brown found in products like Oblivion (Mega Matte) by Urban Decay will blend well with this sign.

Sign: Aquarius (January 20 – February 18)
Lipstick Shade: Pale Blue
OK, Pale Blue might not be for everyone – but for an Aquarius, an unconventional iridescent hue suits perfectly. This humanitarian sign is, after all, thought to be representative of a mystical healer who bestows water, or life, upon the land. A cosmic spirit like Aquarius should try Grand Illusion Glossy Liquid Lipcolour by MAC, in Lunar Module.

Sign: Pisces (February 19 – March 20)
Lipstick Shade: Bubblegum Pink
Pisces is a water sign that reflects constant division between fantasy and reality. To be frank, they need a lipstick shade as sensational as they are! Bubblegum Pink is perfect. Choose Be Legendary Lipstick by Smashbox in Bubblegum Pink for a daring pop of colour :). Will you try the zodiac lip trend?
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