

– A more brown toned nude which will work well for most WOC as a work appropriate lipstick. When I refer to ‘fairer Asian women’ I’m thinking of those with complexions like Korean pop stars.

When I refer to ‘strong yellow undertones’ I’m mentally picturing South Asians with complexions like my own, Latinas, and darker Asian women (Filipinas/Vietnamese). They were an industry leader in creating products that worked for women of all different colouring and still have the largest lipstick range of any brand I believe. MAC Cosmetics Satin Lipstick in Verve ($19 maccosmetics.Regardless of the other selection of lipsticks other brands carry MAC has a special place in many of our hearts. “Dark lipstick can look amazing against fair skin, so don’t rule out darker shades without trying them on first,” says Dedivanovic.

Ahead, the best dark lipsticks for your skin tone-and the exact shades to shop now. If all else fails, just have fun with it! After all, makeup isn’t supposed to be a true science. “The perfect true red has equal parts blue and yellow and looks great on almost everyone.” Still not sure what works for you? “If you’re in doubt, choose a neutral shade that has a mix of warm and cool,” says Dedivanovic, who employs the same theory when choosing a true red lipstick. Some examples of dark, cool shades are berries, plums and burgundies, whereas dark, warm shades include browns, rich chocolates and deep reds.” The second is the tone, or how warm or cool the shade is. “The darker the shade, the more dramatic the look because there’s greater contrast between your complexion and lip color. But Dedivanovic, who has his eponymous cosmetics line, Makeup by Mario, says there are a few things to keep in mind: “The first is the depth of color, or how light or dark the shade is,” he says. Your CNN account Log in to your CNN accountĪ post shared by MAKEUP BY MARIO so many factors like skin tone, undertones and lipstick finishes to consider, choosing the right dark lipstick for you can be tough.
