Best Lipstick Colors for Skin Tones

You know that favorite dress of yours that everyone compliments you?  The reason you get compliments is because it works with your skin tone! When you pick out makeup to wear, the goal is not only to enhance your natural beauty but to utilize colors that make you appear more vibrant, radiant, and irresistible. When selecting a lip color, we must utilize shades that not only fit that phase of competition but allow you to highlight your facial features in the best way possible. Below, I will break down the lipstick colors that best suit your skin tone.

General Rule of Thumb

When you opt for a darker color, your lips appear to be much smaller, whereas, when you wear a light color, your lips appear larger. With a light lip shade coupled with a great lip gloss, you can achieve a fuller lip. If you want to downplay your lip size, go for the darker, sultrier colors and your lips will appear to be smaller and more refined in size.

Paler Shades with a Hint of Pink

Lip Colors for Pale Skin

When you are trying to achieve the refreshed, all natural look, go for a nude lip with a hint of pink. This will keep the look light and airy against your skin. Since your skin is so fair, you will appear more delicate and soft.  To achieve a dramatic look, go for a fiery red lip. The red against your skin tone will look ravishing and will make your whole face standout.

I recommend avoiding the deep browns and deep violets. Dependent on the shade, your face can appear too mature for the color and make your overall look too harsh.

Corals or Pinks Compliment Olive to Darker Skin Tones

Lip Colors for Olive to Dark Skin

If your skin is in this category, I would opt for coral colors and popping pinks. This skin category has a lot of options due to the yellow undertones present in the skin itself. Avoid flesh tone colors on your skin to avoid the risk of appearing washed out and one toned.

A Variety of Colors Work Well with Darker Skin Tones

Lip Colors for Mocha and Ebony Skin

For this skin category, the options are unlimited. From the nudes to the more vibrant colors, you can play many colors into the look you are going for. The only colors I would recommend avoiding are flesh tone browns and too bright reds. The brown colors can be entirely too bland and the red can appear clown like if it is not the right shade.

As with any makeup application, practice makes perfect. To find lip colors that work best for you, set an appointment with your favorite makeup counter and have them figure out what skin tone you are and what colors match the skin perfectly.

Any colors you use that make you pop? Share it with below!

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