Bright Lips for Every Skin Tone
Best Bright Lips For Every Skin Tone
Clockwise from top left: Courtesy of Sonia, Nars, Aveda, L'Oréal
If it sounds like a hyperbole to say that a bold lip is everything,
perhaps you just haven’t yet found the right red (or fuchsia, or coral,
etc.). Granted, finding one that perfectly perks up your
skintone—there’s more to it than just fair, medium or dark—isn’t the
easiest task, so this is where you let the experts do their thing. NARS
Makeup Stylist Jake Broullard suggests testing lip shades on the
lightest part of your forearm, where your natural undertones show
through, and blending and mixing a few shades together for a custom
finish. Although certain shades “pop” on different skin tones, he says
there’s no rule about what looks best: If you feel beautiful, go with
it!
Your Skintone: Fair Cool
Dior makeup artist Ricky Wilson says a blue-based pink will add vibrancy without contrasting the color of the skin.
One to Try: Sam Fine for Fashion Fair Supreme Lip Color in Pink Parfait, $22
Your Skintone: Olive
Wilson says to pass on all blue-based shades, which can clash with your complexion, and reach for an orangey-red instead. He likes to use a matching lip liner for a bold, precise appearance.
One to Try: Sonia Kashuk Satin Luxe Lip Color with SPF 16 in Red Orange, $9.99
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Your Skintone: Dark Cool
Broullard reaches for deep grape and berry tones to give depth to dark cool skin tones.
One to Try: Clarins Rouge Éclat in True Aubergine, $26
Courtesy of Sam Fine
Your Skintone: Fair Cool
Dior makeup artist Ricky Wilson says a blue-based pink will add vibrancy without contrasting the color of the skin.
One to Try: Sam Fine for Fashion Fair Supreme Lip Color in Pink Parfait, $22
Courtesy of Dior
Your Skintone:Fair Warm
An orange-based red or dark coral is perfect with the golden-yellow tones in warm skin. Wilson’s secret to a flawless application: Start by building the color in the center of the bottom lip, where the color tends to rub off first, and work your way out to the corners.
One to Try:Dior Addict Extreme in Délice Extreme, $31
Your Skintone: Medium Cool
Broullard says that bright brick reds and true reds can be your staples, since they quickly brighten this skintone. He suggests prepping with a bit of foundation or concealer to help mute discoloration around the mouth, making the lip color really pop.
One to Try: Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Cruella, $25
An orange-based red or dark coral is perfect with the golden-yellow tones in warm skin. Wilson’s secret to a flawless application: Start by building the color in the center of the bottom lip, where the color tends to rub off first, and work your way out to the corners.
One to Try:Dior Addict Extreme in Délice Extreme, $31
Courtesy of Nars
Your Skintone: Medium Cool
Broullard says that bright brick reds and true reds can be your staples, since they quickly brighten this skintone. He suggests prepping with a bit of foundation or concealer to help mute discoloration around the mouth, making the lip color really pop.
One to Try: Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Cruella, $25
Courtesy of Aveda
Your Skintone: Medium Golden
Broullard is all about shocking corals that he swears “are stunning against medium, golden complexions.”
One to Try: Aveda Nourish-Mint Sheer Mineral Lip Color in Melochia Bloom, $16
Broullard is all about shocking corals that he swears “are stunning against medium, golden complexions.”
One to Try: Aveda Nourish-Mint Sheer Mineral Lip Color in Melochia Bloom, $16
Courtesy of Sonia Kashuk
Your Skintone: Olive
Wilson says to pass on all blue-based shades, which can clash with your complexion, and reach for an orangey-red instead. He likes to use a matching lip liner for a bold, precise appearance.
One to Try: Sonia Kashuk Satin Luxe Lip Color with SPF 16 in Red Orange, $9.99
Courtesy of Clarins
Broullard reaches for deep grape and berry tones to give depth to dark cool skin tones.
One to Try: Clarins Rouge Éclat in True Aubergine, $26
Courtesy of L'Oréal
Your Skintone: Dark Warm
Go as wild and crazy as you want, you lucky girls! Wilson says shades with a mix of warm and cool undertones add a kick to dark skin; just be sure to use a full-coverage option that will stay true to color even on more naturally pigmented lips.
One to Try: L'Oréal Paris Colour Caresse Wet Shine Stain in Infinite Fuchsia, $9.99
Go as wild and crazy as you want, you lucky girls! Wilson says shades with a mix of warm and cool undertones add a kick to dark skin; just be sure to use a full-coverage option that will stay true to color even on more naturally pigmented lips.
One to Try: L'Oréal Paris Colour Caresse Wet Shine Stain in Infinite Fuchsia, $9.99
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