Remixing theory

MANILA, Philippines - Your lips are the canvas and makeup is your paint. Layer your lipsticks with artist-level mastery to nail the perfect shade.

Pick a color—any color. Well, it has to be a color that falls in the spectrum of the shades you already own. It’s time to ressurect those barely used tubes of reds and MLBB nudes, bring out the painter in you, and create a one true pairing for that elusive perfect shade. The pros do it, and with this quick guide, so can you. Feel free to copy their fail-proof combos, tweak them to match your skin tone and preferences, or better yet, come up with your own mix.

Mauve (MV 275 + MBG 955)

“Adding a matte beige shade with hints of deep pink to lilac makes this a shade of mauve that matches morena skin.” - Cats del Rosario of Shu Uemura

Bloody Red (Lady Danger + Ruby Woo + Antique Velvet)

“I like it when red lips have dimension.” - Anthea Bueno of Mac

Color Sensational Lasting Lipstick in (Deepest Cherry + Red Revival)

“Apply Deepest Cherry as a base then layer on a tinge of Red Revival.” - Chuchie Ledesma of Maybelline

MLBB (M1 Matte Flesh + M3 Matte Caramel + M4 Matte Antique Pink)

“M1 is the perfect nude. Apply it first, then blot. It primes the lips for the two colors which, when layered in this order, make it a very natural-looking and flattering MLBB that actually pops even on its own.” -Lei Ponce of Make Up For Ever

Soft pink (Creamy Concealer + Nars Jungle Red)

“Apply red lipstick all over then smudge a little concealer and the color becomes a bright pink. If you nude out the lips with concealer first, dabbing red lipstick once and blending right away can create a soft pastel pink.” - Jelly Eugenio of Nars