Our expert guide on how to find your perfect lipstick shade

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From the new nudes to riotous reds, this is the season to let your lips do the talking. Celebrity make-up artist Kenneth Soh from Sisley has autumn’s hottest shades...

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Nude 2.0

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Emily wears: Le Phyto Rouge Lipstick in 10 Beige Jaipur, £38, and Phyto-Lévres Perfect Pencil in 2 Beige Naturel, £38, both Sisley. The Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation SPF20, £90, La Mer. Stylo Lumière Concealer in 1 Pearly Rose, £41.50, Sisley. Spacepaste in Houdini Highlite, £20, Lemonhead.LA 

Kenneth’s  ultimate lip tips 

  1. Always prep skin before you apply colour. I love a lip mask that plumps and hydrates – try Lip 20 Mask by Kaplan MD, £37. This helps products to stay on for longer.

  2. To make teeth appear whiter,  keep to cooler blue-toned reds, rather than anything too orange. 

  3. For a modern finish, avoid liners and apply straight from the bullet, then pat  the outline with a fingertip for a fresh and sexy effect. 

  4. Apply a deeper  or more vibrant shade in the centre of lips to create  a fuller effect.

  5. When buying  a nude, don’t go too pale as you  might look sickly. Try one shade darker than your natural  lip colour for a flattering finish.

  6. Don’t be afraid  to combine textures. Use matt colours for longevity, but top with a little bit of shine in the centre of lips to catch the light.

Deeper red and cooler coral

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Lara (near right) wears: Le Phyto Rouge Lipstick in 41 Rouge Miami, £38, Sisley.  Emily wears: Le Phyto Rouge Lipstick in 31 Orange Acapulco, £38, Sisley (as before).  Both wear: Shameless Youthful-Look 24-H Foundation, £32, Marc Jacobs . Phyto-Touche Illusion d’Eté bronzer, £73, Sisley  (as before). The Molten Gems Liquid Lipstick in Violet Quartz (on eyes), £22, Kevyn Aucoin

The new true red 

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Lara wears: Le Phyto Rouge Lipstick in  40 Rouge Monaco, £38, Sisley. Shameless  Youthful-Look 24-H Foundation,  £32, Marc Jacobs. Brow Define pencil, £18,  HD Brows.

Berry surprising 

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Emily (top) wears:  Le Phyto Rouge Lipstick in 24 Rose Santa Fe, £38.  Lara wears: Le Phyto Rouge Lipstick in  25 Rose Kyoto,  £38, both Sisley Both wear: Phyto-Touche Illusion d’Eté bronzer, £73, Sisley (as before). Brow Define pencil, £18, HD Brows 

Make-up: Kenneth Soh at Frank Agency using Sisley.

Hair: Stephen  Beaver at The Visionaries Agency. 

Manicure: Kim Treacy at Stella Creative Artists.

Models: Emily and Lara at Elite Model Management