17 Mood-Makeup Picks That Actually Work

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One of the biggest dilemmas of trying on new makeup products is when you buy the wrong shade for your face or lips. Whether you're a newbie to the beauty world or a pro, we are all prone to certain makeup mishaps. But before you give up on finding the perfect shade of blush, CC cream, or lipstick, we have a solution — mood makeup.

Naturally, we should be skeptical of anything that claims to change shades upon contact (remember mood rings?), but thanks to technology, there's a scientific reason we should buy into certain color-changing products. It's all about your body chemistry and skin pH levels, which react with the unique pigments found in formulas like that of Lipstick Queen's Frog Prince or Dior's Addict Lip Glow. Without going too much into the science, we rounded up some fun blushes, lipsticks, and even creams from classic brands that will transform your beauty routine. And your past worries about which shades match your complexion? They won't exist after you try the transformative products ahead.

Givenchy Rouge Interdit Magic Lipstick

Givenchy Rouge Interdit Magic Lipstick

Don't let the black scare you off. Givenchy's magic lipstick ($32) may appear dark and mysterious, but once it touches your lips, the pigments react with your skin's pH level to give you a customized color that ranges anywhere from light pink to muted plum.

Ruby Wing Nail Polish

Ruby Wing Nail Polish

You'll never have to decide between pink or red polishes again. When you're indoors, the Ruby Wing Rosé ($10) hue is a sparkling pink. As soon as you step outside, however, the color instantly transforms to a more dazzling deep red thanks to sunlight.

Lipstick Queen Frog Prince

Lipstick Queen Frog Prince

There's a reason this product is flying off the shelves. Lipstick Queen's Frog Prince ($25) comes in a playful olive-green hue, but once you put it on your lips, an intense pink shade perfectly complements your complexion.

Christian Dior Addict Lip Glow

Christian Dior Addict Lip Glow

Dior's Addict Lip Glow ($33) is a must-have lip balm that creates a unique shade based on your body chemistry. It's also infused with SPF 10 to keep your lips happy for Summer.

NYX Mood Lip Gloss

NYX Mood Lip Gloss

You'll be fooled and pleasantly surprised when the NYX mood lip gloss ($5) goes on clear and then, in seconds, turns to a stunning shade of red-pink.

Tony Moly Luminous Pure Aura CC Cream

Tony Moly Luminous Pure Aura CC Cream

Tony Moly Luminous Pure Aura CC Cream ($24) will solve your worries about finding the perfect CC cream shade. The product has color-changing capsules that will blend to match your skin tone.

Givenchy Beauty Hydra Sparkling Lip and Cheek Balm

Givenchy Beauty Hydra Sparkling Lip and Cheek Balm

The dual usage of Givenchy's lip and cheek balm ($31) is great for savvy beauty travelers who want to pack light. Based on your skin's humidity, the balm will create customized colors for your lips or cheeks, so you can leave the blush (and brushes) at home.

Tarte LipSurgence Skintuitive Lip Tint

Tarte LipSurgence Skintuitive Lip Tint

Tarte's lip tint ($31) moisturizes and leaves a sheer finish for those who are not completely on board with lipsticks. The formula adapts to your skin's natural pH and energy, giving you your own special pink shade. To kick up the intensity, give an extra swipe.

Sephora Collection Color Reveal Lip Balm

Sephora Collection Color Reveal Lip Balm

Sephora's inexpensive color-changing lip balm ($13) has a sweet honey flavor and adds extra volume to your lips.

Physicians Formula pH Matchmaker pH Powered Blush

Physicians Formula pH Matchmaker pH Powered Blush

Blush addicts will definitely want this in their Summer beauty bag. The Physicians Formula pH Matchmaker blush ($13) instantly matches to your skin, giving you that rosy flush.

LeChat Perfect Match Mood Color Changing Gel

LeChat Perfect Match Mood Color Changing Gel

When you can't decide on a nail polish color, just swipe on a coat of LeChat's Perfect Match mood gel polish ($12). The temperature-activated technology will change the shade based on you feeling hot or cold.

Physicians Formula pH Matchmaker pH Powered Lip Gloss

Physicians Formula pH Matchmaker pH Powered Lip Gloss

The Physicians Formula pH Matchmaker lip gloss ($10) will make your beauty look nearly impossible to re-create. The pigments adapt to your skin and also self-adjust to light.

Smashbox O-Glow Intuitive Cheek Color

Smashbox O-Glow Intuitive Cheek Color

There are many health benefits in eating goji berries, so when it's incorporated into a blush to produce Smashbox's O-Glow Intuitive Cheek Color ($29), it's a no-brainer — we need it. Aside from the color-changing properties, the blush is packed with antioxidant protection.

Givenchy Beauty Le Gloss Révélateur Magic Lip Gloss

Givenchy Beauty Le Gloss Révélateur Magic Lip Gloss

Givenchy's magic lip gloss ($31) simply enhances the natural color of your lips, from light pink to transparent fuchsia.

Tarte Amazonian Clay 12 Hour Skintuitive Blush

Tarte Amazonian Clay 12 Hour Skintuitive Blush

Not only will Tarte's Skintuitive Blush ($28) blend to give you the perfect pink flush, but it will also last up to 12 hours so you don't have to worry about color fading.