Have a cooler undertone? Then lipstick shades with blue or purple will work best for you. We don’t mean you should necessarily opt for a blue or purple lipstick though (unless you want to, of course!). Instead, look at the actual tone of the lipstick. When looking for neutral lipstick shades, keep an eye out for hits of mauve and purple tones, while, when you’re looking to go bolder with a red lip, berry shades and cherry reds will be your best bet. As for pinks, opt for a nude rose or a dusty shade to really complement your skin.
It sounds obvious, but it always bears repeating. If you have warmer undertones, you’ll want to seek out warmer undertones in your lipstick. This applies to people who have olive skin or yellow undertones. The best colors here? Red with more orange in them, terra-cotta shades, and fiery reds.
If all else fails, go neutral. If you’re not sure what your undertones are or just want to play it a little safer, we would recommend choosing your lipstick shade based on neutral undertones. In this case, if you’re unsure or know your undertones are neutral, when you’re looking for brown or neutral shades, something with gold or chocolate brown will be a solid choice. For those red lips days, opt for corals and cranberry shades, while more of a peachy tone will work on pink days.
