October 05, 2026
Finding the Perfect Lipstick Just Got Easier! Ever bought a lipstick that looked stunning in the store but didn’t suit you when you got home? The right lipstick shade can enhance your complexion, brighten your smile, and elevate your entire makeup look. But with so many options available, selecting the perfect one for your skin tone can feel overwhelming. Whether you're searching for an everyday nude that complements your natural features or a bold statement red that turns heads, this guide will help you find your most flattering shade—so you can swipe on confidence every time! And remember, makeup is all about self-expression. If a shade makes you feel amazing, rock it with pride! #GETYOURMODELROCKON
Match your undertone before you match depth. Warm undertones - golden, peachy or yellow skin with green wrist veins - suit corals, brick reds, terracotta and warm browns. Cool undertones - pink, red or blue-toned skin with blue or purple veins - suit berry, plum, cherry and blue-based reds. Neutral undertones can wear both, so choose by depth instead. For an everyday nude, pick a shade one or two tones darker than your natural lip colour; a nude lighter than your lips is the single most common reason a lipstick washes you out. Swatch near your face in natural light, never on the back of your hand.
Before picking your perfect lipstick, it's essential to understand both your skin tone and undertone. These two factors play a crucial role in determining which shades will complement you best.
Your skin tone refers to the overall colour of your complexion, which typically falls into one of the following categories:
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Your undertone is the subtle hue beneath the surface of your skin and can be classified as:
Olive skin is common in Australia and does not fit the standard warm-or-cool split; it reads green-yellow. Olive complexions usually suit brick reds, terracotta and warm browns over blue-based pinks. Note too that a summer tan can shift you a full category, so the nude that suited you in July may read too pale in January.
Quick trick: Compare how gold and silver jewellery look against your skin. If both metals look equally good on you, chances are your undertone is neutral.
The best lipsticks for warm undertones are lipsticks in warm shades. Peachy pink shades, oranges, brick reds, and terracotta browns will complement your skin tone best.
The best lipsticks for cool undertones are lipsticks in cool shades. Blue or purple undertoned shades such as dusty nudes, plums, cherry tones, mauves, crimsons, and purples will complement your skin tone best.
Neutral undertones can suit a variety of different shades as they are a mix of both warm and cool. Try blush-toned pinks, mauve shades, berry tones and balanced reds.
Now that you’ve identified your undertone, choosing the perfect lipstick shade becomes much easier. Different lipstick colours can enhance your natural features and complement your complexion beautifully.
If you’re still uncertain about whether to go for warm, cool, or neutral lipstick shades, here’s a simple guide:
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Every makeup collection needs staple shades for different occasions:
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Now that you've found your perfect shade, achieving a flawless application is just as important! MODELROCK’s lip collection ensures your lip look stays fresh and fabulous all day.
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If you're still having difficulties finding the perfect lip shade in store, try swatching your options. While the most accurate method is to try lipsticks on your actual lips, it's not a safe or hygienic option when it comes to testers. Instead, swatch the shades on your fingertips as they have a similar texture to our lips. Doing this, you can also hold your fingers over your lips to see if the shade looks good with your skin tone. Repeat this process until you find a lipstick you are happy with.
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Match the undertone first, not the depth. Warm undertones suit orange, coral and golden-based shades; cool undertones suit pink, berry and blue-based reds; neutral undertones can wear both.
Red is close to universal, but the undertone matters. Warm skin glows in brick and tomato reds; cooler skin suits cherry and wine shades.
Choose a nude one or two shades darker than your natural lip colour. A nude lighter than your lips is the most common cause of a washed-out result.
Near your face, in natural light. Your hand is a different tone and undertone to your lips and will mislead you.
Choosing the best lipstick shade is all about finding a colour that enhances your natural beauty while complementing your skin tone and undertone. Once you discover your perfect match, you’ll never second-guess a lip colour again!
Find your perfect lipstick today and complete your glam look with MODELROCK Lashes—because every bold lip deserves a bold lash!
We hope this blog helps you with your lipstick shopping. Let us know in the comments below what your all time favourite MODELROCK lipstick is! We would love to know.
