Style and Beauty

The Best Lipstick Colors For Your Skin Tone

By Team Htv

February 17, 2019

There’s this shade that you love. It’s a deep maroon, with blue undertones- you saw Deepika wear the exact same shade. However, you’ve now spent a hefty amount on acquiring this shade BUT it just doesn’t look that great on you. Why?

Let us explain

The color of your lipstick should be chosen according to your skin tone and also, to some extent, according to the shape and size of your lips.

We often make the mistake of not looking into these factors and simply buy the colors we like (especially true for online shopping).

Here is a simple guide that you need to follow:

Know your skin’s undertone

The undertone of your skin can be either warm, cool or neutral.

Here’s what you can try to determine where you stand:

Best color for cool undertones

Best color for warm undertones

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Best colors for neutral undertones

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Rules of thumb for South-Asian skin tones

We’re just here to guide you but YOU do YOU best, so flaunt whichever color you’re feeling with confidence and that’s all you need for the perfect look.