Lipstick 101: Choosing the Right Shade

Choosing the right shade of lipstick is easier than you think! It all lies in your skin tone.


//Very Fair Skin//


Choose cool-toned shade like magenta or ruby red. These look flattering against a pinkish complexion and won't overwhelm the faired skinned lady.
A Cute Angle's Product Pick: Mac Flat Out Fabulous

A Cute Angle's Product Pick: Mac Ruby Woo


//Light Skin//

 Stay away from warm colors as they can wash you out. Go for a blue based tangerine or a pinky red which make the skin looks warm and rosy. 

A Cute Angle's Product Pick: Sephora Pantone Color Universe Tangerine Tango Creme
A Cute Angle's Product Pick: Maybelline Non Stop Red


//Olive Skin//

Go for sunset hues like fiery orange and vibrant coral. These colors work bet with the skin's natural warmth and with highlight golden tones.

A Cute Angle's Product Pick: NARS Heat Wave


A Cute Angle's Product Pick: Revlon Kiss Me Coral

//Light Brown Skin//


Go with violet! Rich poppy red also tones down the skin's natural yellow tones.

A Cute Angle's Product Pick: L'Oreal Paris Rich Caresse Lipstick in Violet Chiffon


A Cute Angle's Product List: tarte Amazonian Butter Lipstick in Poppy

//Dark Skin//


Any vivid, saturated color will look good. Try a candy apple red or dark fuchsias.

A Cute Angle's Product Pick: Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in Candy Apple

A Cute Angle's Product Pick: YSL Rogue Pur Couture Pure Colour Satiny Radiance in Fuchsia





6 comments

  1. Fun! I never regret adding a splash of color on my lips; I feel like it's the fastest way to make me feel like I put in effort before I walk out the door. Even if my hair is in a mom bun :)

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  2. Such wonderful tips! It can be so hard finding the perfect shades for our skin tones!
    xo, Lily
    Beauty With Lily

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  3. This is so helpful! I have light skin but never really know what looks good!

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  4. I always tend to go for the same shade of lipstick. I think I have at least 10 of very similar shades! haha

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  5. These are great tips! I think I will grab some of your picks soon to change it up. :)

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