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The rule for Soft Summer lipstick
A Soft Summer lipstick meets three conditions: a cool, blue-leaning base, chroma turned down a step, and a middle depth. Step outside them and the lip announces itself first while the skin dulls behind it.
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The four core shades
Four shades carry the Soft Summer lip wardrobe: Rose Wood, Mauve Pink, MLBB Rose, and Muted Plum, all blue-based roses, differing mainly in depth. Start daily wear at MLBB Rose and reach for Muted Plum when the day asks for more.
- iRose Wood #B07082: a settled rosewood; the year-round daily anchor.
- iiMauve Pink #BE8296: the lightest of the four, for days that want brightness.
- iiiMLBB Rose #B57C86: the my-lips-but-better shade that sits under any makeup.
- ivMuted Plum #96566B: the deepest of the set, built for formal rooms and evening light.
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Finish and base pairing
A semi-matte or satin finish suits Soft Summer lips best; glassy shine tends to sit apart from soft, cool skin. Under it, a pink-neutral base matched to the neck and silver or white-gold accessories let the lip color land where it should.
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The lipstick colors to skip
The lipsticks to skip are the orange-heavy ones. Orange coral, yellowed brick, and neon-bright pink fight the cool undertone and dull the face from the mouth outward. Even in red, step away from tomato territory toward a blue-based rose or plum.
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Confirm you're a Soft Summer first
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