No more mixing four different shades to get the perfect one!įrom one brown girl to another, I'm honored to gift you with this go-to guide to the lipsticks shades that will look so chic on your brown skin. Now that brands have started offering more vast shade ranges that include colors that actually complement darker skin tones, the world of lipstick has expanded profoundly for gals of all backgrounds who just want to have a a little fun with their makeup. Unlike shopping for skincare or even hair products, it takes a lot more than just reading a product description to know if a lip color will suit our skin. Almost every brown and black woman has had the unfortunate experience of staring at the mirror in horror while applying a shade that looked amazing in the tube but turned out ashy or clownish on her skin. It looks great and suits my skin perfectly.If you're a lipstick lover who also happens to be a person of color, then I don't need to tell you that locating the perfect shade can be a hassle. For example, I love a cool toned light brown as a base color and ash blonde as highlights in my hair. I have no problem with cool colors though. My face looked flushed all the time, it just didn't suit me. I once made the mistake of coloring my hair a red tone and it looked terrible on me. When I want to make a change with my hair, I make sure to avoid warm colors. I'm a natural brunette and I have a cool skin undertone. I take my skin undertone as a base when I'm picking a hair color. How do I pick the right shade of red lipstick? What are the best lip colors for brunettes?
When it comes to red lipstick, you also have to consider skin color and tone but I think a matte red will suit most brunettes. I also like light orange tones but my favorite lip color is a dark, matte red. The lightest lip color I go with is a rose-brown tone. The lip color has to be slightly dark in order to become apparent, especially since brunettes grab attention with their hair, eyebrows and eyes. If a brunette wears a very light lip shade, similar to or lighter than her skin color, I think it makes the lips disappear. March 9, I think brunettes can rock most lip colors, but I personally prefer darker shades.