We all love lipsticks and there is a valid reason for it. Whenever there is no time left for a detailed makeup, just a stroke of the perfect lipstick shade comes to our rescue. However, ‘how to choose the right lip color?’ is the question most of us are struggling with. The best way for doing this is to understand your skin tone and buy a matching lipstick according to it. In this article, you will get to know about the top lipstick colors (with recommendation for the best lipsticks) and which of the lipstick shades match which skin tone. So, choosing the best lipsticks has just got easier for you!
Top 10 Classic Lipstick Colors Of All Time
Trends will continue to come and go but there will still remain some classic colors of all time which will never fail to give a gorgeous look. Go ahead and choose the right lipstick shade for your lips from this top ten list of evergreen lipstick shades.
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Red Shade
Rosy lips are so much praised and that too for a good reason. Red color has always been a style statement and that is why it remains one of the top lipstick colors. It is one of the most popular shades of all time. You can choose to experiment with the texture of this shade and rock it with any type of outfit or any skin tone confidently. This color looks equally seductive and attractive on every type of skin tone, you just need to pick the most suitable shade for yourself.
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1. Coral reds
Best suitable for: Dusky/Indian skin tone
POPxo recommends the two best lipsticks for this shade:
Revlon lipstick shade – Super Lustrous Lipstick
L’Oreal lipstick shade – Pure Reds Color Riche Collection Star Lipstick (pure scarleto)
2. Rich red
Best suitable for: fair skin
POPxo recommends the two best lipsticks for this shade:
MAC lipstick shade for rich red – Retro Matte Lipstick Ruby Woo
Lakme lipstick shade for rich red – Absolute Sculpt Matte Lipstick Red Envy
3. Orange red or blood red
Best suitable for: medium/wheatish/olive skin tone
POPxo recommends the two best lipsticks for this shade:
L’Oreal lipstick shade – Pure Reds Color Riche Collection Star Lipstick
Maybelline New York lipstick shade – Color Sensational Vivid Matte Lipstick
Nude Shades
Nudes are the latest trend which have become a style statement because of their comfort. They offer a large variety to choose from and that is why they suit everyone. You can wear it everyday for a subtle office look or choose to flaunt it in a party. The bollywood actress Deepika Padukone seems to have a crush on nude shades and is seen wearing them every now and then. Here are three top shades of nude for every type of skin tone:
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1. Nude with orange or yellow undertone
Best suitable for: medium/wheatish/olive skin tone
POPxo recommends the two best lipsticks for this shade:
Maybelline lipstick shade: Color Sensational Powder Matte Lipstick
Nykaa lipstick shade: Nykaa Paintstix! Lipstick
2. Nude with red undertone
Best suitable for: dusky and indian skin tone
POPxo recommends the two best lipsticks for this shade:
Maybelline lipstick shade: Color Sensational Powder Matte Lipstick
Nykaa lipstick shade: Nykaa Paintstix! Lipstick
3. Nude with pink undertones
Best suitable for: Fair skin
POPxo recommends the two best lipsticks for this shade:
Lakme lipstick shade: 9 to 5 Weightless Matte Mousse Lip & Cheek Color
Nykaa lipstick shade: Nykaa MATTE-ilicious Crayon Lipstick
The Pretty Pink Shades
The charming pink color gives a youthful look to your face. This lip color is definitely one of the top shades because of the amount of love it has received from all the girls around the globe. It’s a favourite among girls and that is why It is best suitable for the day when you are wearing a cute casual knee length dress. Choose a matte or glossy pink for an irresistibly attractive look.
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1. Rose Pink
Best suitable for: Dusky/Indian skin tone
POPxo recommends the two best lipsticks for this shade:
Sugar lipstick shade- Suede Secret Matte Lip colour – 02 Plush Pink (Deep Rose Pink)
MAC lipstick shade- Whirl Matte Lipstick / Little MAC
2. Coral Pink in matte
Best suitable for: fair skin
POPxo recommends the two best lipsticks for this shade:
Lakme lipstick coral pink shade – Absolute Coral Pink Lip Pout Creme
Nykaa lipstick shade – So Matte Lipstick Collection
3. Fuchsia
Best suitable for: all skin tones
POPxo recommends the two best lipsticks for this shade:
Sugar lipstick shade- Suede Secret Matte Lipcolour – 15 Fleece Fuchsia (Deep Fuchsia)
Wet n Wild shade- MegaLast Liquid Catsuit Matte Lipstick
Coral
The major reason why coral will always be one of the evergreen lipstick shades is that there is one perfect coral shade for every skin tone. Nothing can bring a natural glow on your face like a perfect match of lipstick shade. This one of the lipsticks which we suggest you to have in your makeup kit because it is feminine, natural, stylish and playful.
POPxo recommends the best lipstick for dusky/indian skin tone:
MAC lipstick shade – Cremesheen Lipstick – Crosswires
POPxo recommends the best lipstick for fair to medium/wheatish/olive skin:
Maybelline lipstick shade – SUPERSTAY 14HR LIPSTICK®KEEP ME CORAL
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Orange
For the women who love to carry an unconventional look, this orange shade is a perfect match. Wearing it is like getting a break from a mundane look. Carrying this shade with nude eyes and minimal makeup is just the right way to do. It is girly and glamorous and that is why it is one of the top lipstick colors.
POPxo recommends the two best lipsticks for this shade:
Loreal lipstick shade: Color Riche Moist Matte Lipstick – 205 Orange Power
NYX lipstick shade: Professional Makeup Liquid Suede Cream Lipstick, Orange County
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Peach
Peach color adds a spunk to your look. This stylish lip color is an evergreen shade due to its stylish feel. It is a soothing and pleasant color which is one of the daily wear lipstick shades to have in your makeup bag. Hence, it is one among the must have lipstick shades for your makeup kit. Its shades look awesome on a tanned skin. So the next time when you get a tanned skin from your beach vacation keep this lipstick shade handy.
POPxo recommends the two best lipsticks for this shade:
Maybelline lipstick peach shade – Color Show Matte Lipstick – Peach Personality
Mac lipstick peach shade – MAC Cremesheen Lipstick Crosswires
Brown
Best suitable for all types of skin tones, the colour brown comes with different shades to experiment and explore when it comes to lipstick shades. Like the stylish copper brown lip shade which became a rage in the 90’s is here to stay forever in trend. It is rightly believed that this color looks absolutely glamorous on women with dusky or indian skin tone. However, it has been worn by a majority of celebs who have flaunted it with different skin tones and made it look gorgeous. Chocolate brown lipstick is another shade of this color to add in your makeup kit.
POPxo recommends the three best lipsticks for this shade:
Maybelline lipstick shade for copper brown – Color Sensational Matte Metallic Lipstick
Sugar lipstick shade for chocolate brown- Suede Secret Matte Lipcolour – 20 Chino Chocolate (Deep Brown)
L.A Girl lipstick shade for copper brown – Metal Liquid Lipstick
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Maroon
Maroon shade lipsticks have always been the top choices for party looks. Celebs are often seen wearing this shade and don’t seem to have been bored with it. You may not be a big fan of brown shades but it would be difficult to say no to this color, especially after applying it. Get a maroon lipstick for a formal office look or a casual party, whatever you feel like. It would certainly look dazzling!
POPxo recommends the two best lipsticks for this shade:
M.A.C lipstick shade – Diva Matte Lipstick
Lakme lipstick shade – Matte Lipstick, Maroon Magic
Berry
Best suitable for: medium/wheatish skin
While talking about trendy and evergreen lip colors, including berry shades is a must. They are apt to flaunt a bold look anytime. A berry shade with a hint of mauve is especially suitable to the medium/wheatish or olive skin tone.
POPxo recommends the two best lipsticks for this shade:
Covergirl lipstick shade: Continuous Color Lipstick Midnight Mauve 540
FACES: Ultime Pro Longwear Lipstick Very Berry 10
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Beige
Best suitable for: All skin types. The color beige is a lovely choice with its different available options. Sp, it has got different shades to match with different skin tones. It adds just the right amount of colour and suits well with almost everything. Added bonus – it’s never too over the top and always looks chic!
POPxo recommends the two best lipsticks for this shade:
Lakme lipstick shade – Enrich Satin Lip Color
Givenchy lipstick shade – Rouge Interdit Vinyl Colour Enhancing Lipstick
Tips to choose the right lipstick shade for yourself
Tip #1 How to find the perfect lip color? Understand your skin tone!
Broadly, there are 3 types of skin tones- a) dusky/Indian skin tone b) medium/olive/wheatish skin tone and c) fair skin tone. Before buying a lipstick, do quick online research whether it suits your skin tone or not.
Tip #2 Make sure your lip color matches the color of your teeth
If you have white teeth you can choose to wear any lip color you like but if you have yellow teeth avoid applying purple, brown, bright scarlet and red shades.
Tip #3 Check the size of your lips
If you have thin lips avoid using dark lipstick colors because they will highlight the exact size of your lips or make them look even thinner. Instead, try using creamy and glossy lipsticks.
If you have plump lips do the opposite by using dark colored lipsticks and avoid using creamy or glossy lipsticks.
Tip #4 Use your veins to understand your undertone
Which lipstick shade should you wear also depends upon your undertone. If you have green colored veins then it means you have warm toned skin. If you have blue or purple veins then it means you have cool toned skin. Moreover, if you cannot clearly identify the color of your veins between either blue or green then you have a neutral skin undertone.
Tip #5 Try it on your face rather than on your wrists
All the stores offer you to try lipstick shades on your wrists so that you can be sure that it matches your skin tone. However, sometimes the color of your wrists doesn’t match with your face and this way you end up buying the wrong lip color. From next time, try the lipstick on your face to ensure that its the perfect match.
This story was updated in March 2019.
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