Shocking Factors You Never Knew About How To Choose Lipstick For Your Skin Tone
How many times do we end up buying a lipstick and then go on a guilt trip for the wrong choice we made? The unused tubes in your vanity are a proof of that. How about having some basics clear before your next purchase?
Read ahead to know on How to choose lipstick for your skin tone. But before that, you need to know all the different varieties of lipsticks available in the market! Did you know there are 9 main types of lipsticks? Check out this Ultimate Lipstick guide in detail.
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The easiest way regarding How to choose lipstick for your skin tone would be to go for a Fitzpatrick scale.
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Okay, now I know almost every girl is a huge fan of lipsticks and loves to experiment. But you should know that before trying out a bunch of lipsticks you should always practice a proper lip care routine. If you apply too much product on cracked and chapped lips, you might end up having an infection even before you begin to find the perfect lippie for you. Of course, you don’t want that!😥 Believe me, I have had this awful experience. Thankfully I now follow a healthy lip care regime. You can also get beautiful lips for a plump pout with these simple tricks!
A.) Knowing your skin tone is easier if you know your skin type.
These points will help you if you are still wondering How to choose lipstick for your skin tone!
1. Pale, porcelain or ivory skin type:
Skin that tends to burn and not tan when exposed to the sun
2. Fair, beige colored skin:
Redness when exposed to the sun and no visible tan
3. Light brown or olive colored skin:
Skin tends to tan with prolonged exposure to the sun with redness.
4. Medium brown skin:
Likely to tan soon with no redness under the sun
5. Bronze skin tone:
Tans easily without sunburn
6. Mahogany or espresso color:
Tans easily when exposed to the sun.
B.) Apart from the skin type knowing your undertones is of great help not only for lipstick but also when you choose hair color.
You can do below two simple tests for the same :
Test 1: White tissue test.
Hold a white tissue next to your face and compare the tones.
1. If you notice yellow tones: You have warm tones
2. If you notice pink tones: You have cool tones
Test 2: Vein Test
Stand under natural sunlight and look at your wrist. Check the color of your veins.
1. Green veins: Warm skin tone
2. Blue veins: Cool skin tone
C.) Now let us know the contrast of our skin.
- If you have high contrast between the colors of your skin, hair, and eyes then you have a clear contrast. Example: Pale skin, black hair, brown eyes is a clear contrast compared to Fair skin, Blonde hair, hazel brown eyes.
- If you have less contrast with soft ashy tones you have a muted contrast.
Think we are done determining and can choose the right shade of lipstick? Not yet.
D.) Along with Skin tone also determine the shape of your lips:
Now the first question would be why the shape of lips?
- Well, some dark and deep colors make one’s lips look smaller and bright shades make them look bigger.
- Now comes the lipstick color. You must have heard that red is not for the dark skin. FALSE! Red with orange tones or yellow tones is for people with warm undertones and red with cool tones or bluish purple tones is best for people with cool undertones.
Got the difference in above two beauties?
Conclusion:
You can rock every colour you like, just determine the tones match your skin’s undertones and you will slay it for sure!
Also: You won’t believe this stupidity that is happening in the beauty industry!!!
But we are here to help you in shortlisting:
1. Lipstick shades for dark skin tone:
- Lakme 9to5 Lipstick- Wine Play
- Lakme Absolute Creme Lip Color – Plum Delight
- Revlon Lustrous Lipstick – Chocolicious
- MAC – Bronze Shimmer
- Colorbar Creme Touch Lipstick – Taupe
- NYX Matte Lipstick – Alabama
- L’Oreal Color Riche – Cinnamon Toast
- MAC Smoked Purple
- Maybelline Color Sensational Fuchsia Fever
2. Lipstick shades for wheatish skin tone:
- Lakme Enrich Satin Lipstick: Shade- P158
- Lakme 9to5 Lipstick Rose Management
- Lakme 9to5 Lipstick Pink Shades: Pink Colar
- Lakme 9to5 Lipstick Peony Goal
- Lakme 9to5 Lipstick Pink Bureau
- Lakme 9to5 Lipstick Red Chaos
- Lotus Herbals Pure Colors Lipstick – Tangerine
- Lakme 9 to 5 lipstick- Coral Case Crease-Less Creme
- Maybelline Colorsensational Blushing Brunette
- Colorbar Velvette Matte Bare
- Elle 18 Rosy Blush
- Elle18 Pomegranate Pie, Pinken
- Colorbar Velvet Matte Peach Crush
- Maybelline Color Sensational Moisture Extreme Bronze Orange
- Maybelline Color Sensational Crazy for Coffee
- Colorbar Velvette Matte Bare
- Elle 18 Cinnamon Bun
- Maybelline Fatal Red
3. Lipstick shades for fair skin tone:
- Lakme 9to5 Lipstick Pink Bureau
- Lakme 9to5 Lipstick Rose Management
- Lakme Enrich Satin Lipstick Review: Shade- P158
- Lakme 9to5 Lipstick Peony Goal
- Lakme 9to5 Lipstick Pink Shades: Pink Colar
- Lakme 9to5 lipstick: Pink Slip
- Lakme 9to5 lipstick- Tea Break
- Lakme 9to5 Lipstick Red Chaos
- Lotus Herbals Pure Colors Lipstick – Tangerine
- Lakme 9 to 5 lipstick- Coral Case Crease-Less Creme
- NYX Matte Lipstick in “Pure Red”
- Bobbi Brown Creamy Lip Color in Soft Blush
- Motives by Loren Ridinger Rich Formula Lipstick
- M.A.C. Lipstick in Lady Danger
- Bobbi Brown Creamy Lip Color in Coral Pink
- Maybelline Color Whisper in Coral Ambition
- MAC lipstick in Sushi Kiss
- Maybelline New York Color Sensational Lip Color in Coral Lustre
- Revlon Matte Lipstick Strawberry Suede
- L’oreal Paris Infallible Lipstick Enduring Berry
- Revlon Crush
4. Lipstick shades for all skin tones:
- Elle 18 Color Pops Lipstick Pomegranate Pie
- Faces Ultime Pro Lip Crayon- Shade: Divine Rose
- Elle 18 Color Pops Lipstick: Roasty Red
- Lakme 9to5 Lipstick Toffee Nexus
- Lakme 9to5 Lipstick coffee command
- Lakme 9to5 Lip Color- Brownie Point
- Lakme 9to5 Lipstick Red Coat
- Faces Lip Crayon Ultime Pro: Spiced Latte shade
- Lakme 9 to 5 Lip Color- Plum Pick
- Lakme Enrich Satin Lipstick- Shade M422
With the majority of brands based outside India, there is a possibility of getting confused when choosing a lipstick for Indian skin tones.
The answer to How to choose lipstick for your skin tone for Indian skin is easier now for Sugar cosmetics have come up with shades that compliments the Indian skin tone really well – check out the matte as hell crayon lipsticks by Sugar.
Watch this amazing video explaining some more crucial details about How to choose lipstick for your skin tone!
To be honest for years I’d been using almost same range of color of lipsticks from Maybelline. I was too afraid to try on different ones, these tips will add more confidence in me knowing what is appropriate and will blend more not only for outer skin.
- September 20, 2017Omg, such a huge list, I got to so many things about me today. Its awesome when someone shares info like this.
- September 10, 2017This is super interesting! I’ve always wondered the best way to figure out the best lip color for me.
- September 4, 2017For someone like me who does not wear makeup often, let alone lipstick which I am currently changing this post is a great starting point for me.
- September 4, 2017Wow thats a really thorough guide on figuring out which shade of lipstick matches our skin the best. I tend to always go for mauves because they work great on my skin.
- September 4, 2017So many shades of lipstick and very confusing which shades suits us. Very informative guide according to which we can choose lipstick shades according to our skin tones.
- September 4, 2017I do not usually wear lipstick but I never knew there was so much involved in choosing the perfect color!
- September 3, 2017This information comes really handy when to me when I am off buying a lipstick!
- September 4, 2017i can’t say i can use this information lol but i do think this is a great guide to choosing and making the right decision – so its def helpful
- September 3, 2017I’m always having difficulties in choosing the right tone, no matter if I want to have a light or deeper red lipstick. I will use this test and see what result it gives to me.
- September 3, 2017This is a great guide for choosing lipsticks. It took me ages to figure out if I had cool or warm skin, if only I’d known about the vein test!
- September 3, 2017Guide to use lipstick…wow, a new thing! My sister got irritated while choosing which lipstick will work at a particular place or situation. She had different shades of lipstick. However, the guidelines you have provided may work for her.
- September 3, 2017This is such a great guide! Who knew there were so many things to consider. To date, I’ve mostly been going by which color I liked, as opposed to what color would compliment my skin tone naturally. (ps: I wish I was a women who could wear a red lip. I always think they’re so sexy and dramatic!)
- September 3, 2017I adore lipsticks and thought I knew most facts about them. However, having read your post I realise that I am a cool skinned girl with a lot of contrast in my colouring. Great read.
- September 3, 2017I have a hard time choosing the right lipstick before as there are so many different undertones, consistencies, and finishes that make a trip to the makeup aisle seem more like a task than a fun jaunt. Thanks for the few key guidelines, you make it easier for me.
- September 2, 2017I did not know how to determine my skin type so thank you for sharing. I have a warm and olive/brown skin during winter and medium brown during summer.
- September 2, 2017I love the lipstick choices you showed for darker skin and I’ll definitely wear them.
There is so much in process of choosing the right lipstick for yourself, this post gives a very detailed insight to the process.
- September 2, 2017I have never thought that there would be a guide on how to choose the perfect lipstick for your skin color. I usually go in the drug store and test the shades I like, to see which one fits better.
- September 2, 2017That is the usual way, I guess. But a little knowledge beforehand is an extra credit!
- September 2, 2017Amazing read, though i don’t relate myself to this post but i found it helpful for choosing accurate Lipstick according to color tone, ill share it with my sister, she’ll love it.
- September 2, 2017I rather never knew anything about Lipstick’s as I wear them only during traditional family functions! Great to enhance my knowledge:)
- September 2, 2017Same here! Anyway, you can always experiment!
- September 2, 2017So interesting, I never knew about the vein test or anything like that x
- September 1, 2017For over 15 years I have always used some kind of peach/orange color. Both for lips and cheek. I am asian and have darker skin. I dont care if it doesnt fir me as long as I like it!😂
- September 1, 2017That’s the spirit!
- September 2, 2017OH!!! I really enjoyed this post! I have found my skin type, so let me go for shopping now 🙂
- September 1, 2017I never knew there was so much involved in choosing the right coloured lipstick! Thankyou for the very detailed information!
- September 1, 2017Glad I could help. 🙂
- September 2, 2017Did not know so many lipsticks are there. I wonder which situation a woman should lipstick? I mean to say like Marriage which lipstick, a date another lipstick or they can use same.
- September 1, 2017