You’ve undoubtedly taken dozens of personality tests over the course of your life, but have you ever discovered your lipstick shade personality?

Inspired by an article I read on ThirtyTwoSeven.com about power lip shades for different work situations, I thought to myself, “Why wait for work to find your perfect lipstick shade personality?”

After all, every woman needs a different lipstick shade for different life events.

So whether you’re feeling sassy or sad, adventurous or altruistic, read on to find your lipstick shade personality match.

Lipstick Shade Personality Guide

Bobbi Brown Nourishing Lip Color
Bobbi Brown Nourishing Lip Color in Berry

 

1. Thoughtful and Intuitive

When you’re having a deep pensive moment and want to be perceived as a thinker, go for the berry. Berry shades show depth and warmth, while still highlighting the natural undertones of your lips.

MAC Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour
MAC Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour in Red

2. Confident and Passionate

Every girl has those moments when she feels on top of the world…or needs to fake it and feel like she’s on top of the world. Those are the times to go red. There’s nothing that communicates confidence like a strong red lip and a great smile.

Clinique Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm in Mighty Mimosa
Clinique Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm in Mighty Mimosa

3. Trendy and Youthful

Whether you’re young or simply young at heart, you love to embrace trends and aren’t afraid to take risks. This is the moment to seize a bright pink and head to the mall or amusement park.

Laura Mercier Stickgloss Lip Colour
Laura Mercier Stickgloss Lip Colour in Plum

4. Creative and Artsy

Feeling like you need to spread your wings and fly? Unafraid of what’s to come and comfortable standing out from the crowd? Then grab a mysterious shade of plum and redefine what everyone takes for granted.

NYX Professional Makeup Lip Primer in Nude
NYX Professional Makeup Lip Primer in Nude

5. Straight-laced and shy

If you’re simply looking to blend in, but still want to look sharp doing it, you can’t go wrong with a nude lip. If you’re feeling especially adventurous one day, add a nude lip liner to give it a little punch.

 

MAC Lipstick in Coral
MAC Lipstick in Coral

6. Friendly and Open

You’ve never met a stranger and you’re always open for a new adventure. Your spirit cannot be contained, which is best represented by a cool coral lip color. Keep one in your pocket or purse so you always have it with you in case your best friend calls you for a last minute road trip!