Luscious, dripping sexuality and super kissable lip colour is always such a good idea. Nomita Khanna helps you take your date to lava-matic heights!

THE spectrum of lip colours available today is panoramic, from rich burgundies and deep reds to crystal pink and electric fuchsia. Experiment with juicy colours and finishes (opaque, shiny, frosted or matt) until you find what suits you. Young skin can take colder and sharper colours like orange, pink and purple – they are also this season’s hottest. Here are some dummy-proof pointers!

Pulpy Rouge
For a sexy pout, line your lips lightly with a flesh coloured lipliner and then fill in with a flirty grape or tangerine gloss. Try Lakmé liquid lip colours (Rs 170) or L’Oreal Rouge Pulp lip-gloss in Yearning (Rs 320). Smoldering dark eyes and baby pink lips could look very girly and gorgeous. After moisturising lips, use girly pink Mac Girlfriend Lipliner to get a sweet and fresh kissable look. For casual chic go in for Lakme Liquid Diamond lipgloss, Rs 175. Also, Revlon’s Street Wear has delightful shades for girls who want to be playful and trendy.

Dark Chocolate & Raspberry
Dark hair and pale complexion call for rich burgundies and deep reds. Also try dusky violets, and glossy browns. L’Oreal’s range of Crystal Shine in six dazzling shades from Amethyst Crystal and Copper Crystal to Cherry Crystal is worth checking out. These creamy lipcolours have a lasting hold due to which they do not feather into fine lines. Lakme Brilliance Vitamin Enriched Lipstick range (Rs 109 each) also has sultry brown colours that are drippy chocolatey. L’Oreal’s Endless Lipstick in Chocolate Obsession (Rs 390) is a hot and mysterious shade. Racy Raspberry and Berry Babe from Maybelline New York’s range of Wet Shine Diamonds can be your one step to gorgeousness.

Pale Face Passionfruit
If you have sallow skin, avoid yellow-based lipsticks, such as orange or coral. Soft pinks and warm peaches are much more flattering. Estee Lauder’s Pure Colors Crystal Gloss in Pink Parfait and Fig clearly fit the bill with their brilliant, see-through special effects. Apply these lightly since heavy application is harsh and makes you look old.

Ripe And Ready
Warm corals, roses and peaches flatter ageing skin, as bright colours are too sharp a contrast. Heavy colours emphasise wrinkles. Very pale shades make lips look dry, but glossy ones look pretty good. Try Estee Lauder’s HighShine Lip Lacquers with SPF 15; Candy Glaze thrills your lips with its sheer electricity. Another cool pick is Bobby Brown Essentials lip gloss (Rs 1,050). Maybelline Lip Polishes (Rs 299) gives you an alluring pout perfect for an afternoon date.

Ruby Every day
If you have tinted your hair with henna or copper highlights, avoid mauves and instead go in for soft subtle shades, such as peach, spicy orange or deep ginger. For an outline, try Estee Lauder’s Lip Defining Pencil, Apple Cordial is a great shade. Revlon Super Lustrous lipstick in Chocolate bar Rs 169, a Maybelline in Gilt, Rs 390, Chambor lipstick in Chocolat Song (Rs 300) are also shades that will give you the sophisticated and glamorous look of a star.

Tangy Gold
If you’ve got blondy streaks, you’d look best in ruby reds, sharp pinks or tinted gloss. However, choose a colour that doesn’t make you look tarty. The Dior Addict Lipsticks come in some really succulent colours, sheer texture and subtle fragrance. Estee Lauder’s Go Pout Lip Glaze and YSL’s Lip Lacquer Brilliant Shiny are also must-haves. These lip treats make any pout perfect. Mac Lipstick in Ruby Woo also gives you the luscious and saucy red lips of a seductress.

Free Fit
Here are some universally luscious shades that suit most skin tones: Brownish pink or copper blended with bright pink. Also try the slick Shiseido Sheer Gloss Lipstick in Honey Tea over lips for a naturally sexy look. Fruity colours that sparkle and give you a moist look and feel are the hottest thing to happen to beauty this season. The juicy image gives off a message of natural sexuality — a great turn-on for most men!