I think giving specific shade recommendations is really, really hard since there are so many finishes, undertones, formulas, and price points! I think everyone should have a great, go-to everyday shade – something that is my-lips-but-better, whatever that translates to you (I use Guerlain Giny often), an excellent, powerhouse red (I use Chanel Dragon, which is discontinued, or Guerlain Garconne), and then something fun, maybe a bright coral or fuchsia (I go-to Guerlain Gems or Givenchy Fuchsia Irresistible).

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