
Fenty Beauty Stunna Lip Paint in Uncensored, $36ģ. Sephora Collection Cream Lip Stain, $19.Ģ.
#Dark brown matte lipstick for dark skin skin#
“M.A.C Ruby Woo has a blue undertone which makes it a cult favourite for many women of colour as they’re brown girl-approved for medium, olive and deeper skin complexions.” - Ann Lopez, Model 1. “Fenty Beauty Uncensored is the best shade of red that has a great matte finish.” - Nadia Rahmat, Model and Events Manager Even OG’s like M.A.C’s Ruby Woo made it to the list! The type of finish and undertones make for entirely different looks, so we asked these women their go-to red shade. The vibrant crimson shade never goes out of style, but not all scarlet hues are created equal. Red lipsticks always have a real make-or-break moment. RED LIPSTICKS Left to right: Sephora Collection Cream Lip Stain, Fenty Beauty Stunna Lip Paint in Uncensored, M.A.C Matte Lipstick in Ruby Woo That’s why we asked a handful of fabulous dark-skinned ladies in Singapore their tried-and-true lipsticks that actually complements their skin tone, and they delivered. Many beauty brands have the “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it” mindset (we’re looking at you Beauty Blender.) and have force-fed shades to women of colour with medium to deep skin tones that didn’t suit. And when dark-skinned ladies like herself bought them, the shade obviously didn’t match nor have the same colour payoff as depicted online. We were chatting about everything and anything and she mentioned how some beauty companies were known to photoshop their lipstick shades on darker skin tones.


Blot with tissue and reapply for additional staying power and to build up a velvety-matte finish.The story idea was developed over brunch with my former colleague. Make it Matte: Stay Matte Liquid Lip Colour in Rose & Shine is a true rosy pink that will light up olive and tanned complexions. This hot hue will work alone as a statement shade, or you can wear it with a sweep of bold coloured eyeliner to switch up your look. A fuchsia will lip looks flames on medium skin tones, so reach for Lasting Finish Extreme Lipstick in Buzz’n to get that bold pout on point. This high-shine gloss is a bright, orange-y pink that works with warmer skin tones, featuring a mirror-like finish to make your whole look pop.Ĭhic in Satin: More drama, please. Go Glossy: Get your pink lipstick looking flawless with Oh My Gloss! In Ooh La La. For an everyday nude, opt for pinks with a hint of brown, like a dusky pink, then dial things up for night-time with a fierce fuchsia or poppin’ coral. It just depends how much you want your lip look to stand out. Your Shades: You can work just about any pink lipstick shade, from bold and blue-toned to warm and orange-y.

It’s light and creamy, featuring a pop of pink to brighten a fair complexion. Stay Matte Liquid Lip Colour in Pink Bliss will look as good with a light gold shimmer wash on eyes as with a classic grey smokey eye. Make it Matte: We’re all about a pink matte lipstick look. Bonus: one swipe gives you up to 10 hours of will-not-budge flawlessness. Oh My Gloss! Oil Tint in Master Pink was made for you an easy-to-wear pastel pink hue that works with the cooler undertones in most fair skins while serving up a high-shine sheen.Ĭhic in Satin: Feeling a nude-pink satin number? Be a bougie babe in Lasting Finish Extreme Lipstick in Hella Pink, which is soft and delicate enough to suit most fair skin tones, with a super-luxe satin texture to take your lip look to the next level. Go Glossy: Get lips looking shiny AF with a sweep of pink lip gloss. Think sugary pastel and candy pinks to build a pop of colour on lips, or peachy pinks to warm your complexion. Your Shades: Try pale, light, delicate pink lipsticks with a blue undertone.
