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Its no Myth
thats one of the best colors MAC has made and it CAN work for Brunettes and people of other colorations. It os the best alternative to those girls who like using concealer or foundation on their lips.
One Thing is that your skin tone should be paler, I'm blonde, pretty tan, green eyes, and my long time BFF was mexican with black hair and a slightly lighter complexion... it looks great on both of us. I wouldn't recomend it for somone as dark as salma hayek in the summer but maybe a winter color for her.
The trick is smokey dark eyes. You can't just put this lipstick on with no other makeup and expect to look good, it will wash you out. A lot of smokey eye, porn star, super dramatic makeup calls for pale, nude, or light lips, and this is PERFECT for it. Another great way to use it is with a clear, pink, or shimmery gloss since it is a matte finish.
another thing that you may not realize is that its usually a good idea to match your lip color to your gum color (gums, as in the flesh around your teeth) If you have really red gums, then red lipstick can work for you. Paler pink gums look petter with light pinks and MAC Myth color.
So try working with a more dramatic eye color, full coverage foudation and a good blush/bronzer to highlight. and dont use too much or it will get cakey and clumpy around the inner sides of your lips. a little goes a long way.
