Lipstick shades for your skin tone

Have skin that freckles easily and requires SPF practically 24/7? For very pale ladies with cool, blue base undertones, Papworth recommends trying out a bright pink lip color.

“Steer clear of warm-based shades, like coral and orange,” she warns.

Olive-skinned girls look their best rocking reds with orange bases, points out Papworth. Any lip color with blue undertones certainly won’t do the mouth justice. And we don’t know about you, but we’re all about making that pout pop.

If you have fair skin with warm undertones, definitely don’t be afraid to play up your pout with a coral or orange lip color. The warmth in the shade will help bring out the warmth in your skin, notes Papworth. However, do avoid lipsticks with cool bases, such as cool pinks and reds.

Lucky you! According to Papworth, pretty much all lip colors work on this skin type.

“Try traditional red if you’re looking for a true classic, as it flatters both warm and cool undertones. Do be careful with extremely dark, rich shades, like burgundy and plum. Sometimes, these colors can be a bit overpowering on medium skin.”

When it comes to lipstick and brown skin, purple is where it’s at, apparently! Papworth says the go-to shades for this complexion should be grape and rich berry.

“The richness in these colors helps to give depth to the skin tone. Stay away from chalky white shades that can contrast too much with your skin.”

Fortunately for you, women with black skin can pull off a ton of different lip colors! Whether it’s a neutral peach or a bright berry, Papworth advises just going for it. However, be wary of lipsticks that are too light — such as frosty pinks and peaches. These will not flatter your skin tone at all.