How To Choose The Best Lipstick Shade For Your Skin Tone

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

HOW TO IDENTIFY YOUR SKIN TONE & UNDERTONE

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.

What is Your Skin Tone?

Your skin tone refers to the overall colour of your complexion, which typically falls into one of the following categories:

• Fair – The lightest complexion, often with freckles and a delicate porcelain appearance.
• Light – Slightly warmer than fair but still on the paler side.
• Medium – A balanced tone between light and deep, often carrying golden or olive undertones.
• Tan – A warm, sun-kissed complexion with golden or caramel hues.
• Deep – A rich and luxurious tone ranging from mocha to ebony.

What is Your Undertone?

Your undertone is the subtle hue beneath the surface of your skin and can be classified as:

• Cool Undertones – Hints of pink, blue, or red. Your veins appear blue or purple, and silver jewellery tends to flatter you more than gold.
• Warm Undertones – Golden, peachy, or yellow hues. Your veins appear greenish, and gold jewellery enhances your complexion.
• Neutral Undertones – A mix of both warm and cool elements. Both gold and silver jewellery suit you equally well.

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.

WARM UNDERTONES:

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.

COOL UNDERTONES:

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:

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.

BEST LIPSTICK SHADES BASED ON YOUR SKIN TONE

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.

• Fair & Light Skin Tones:
  • Cool Undertones – Soft pinks, rosy nudes, and berry hues.
  • Warm Undertones – Peachy nudes, warm corals, and soft reds.
  • Neutral Undertones – Mauve pinks, classic reds, and light plums.
• Medium & Tan Skin Tones:
  • Cool Undertones – Deep berries, cranberry reds, and cool-toned mauves.
  • Warm Undertones – Warm brick reds, terracotta, and golden-toned pinks.
  • Neutral Undertones – Rich roses, neutral browns, and balanced reds.
• Deep Skin Tones:
  • Cool Undertones – Plum, deep wine, and blue-based reds.
  • Warm Undertones – Chocolate browns, burnt orange, and deep coral.
  • Neutral Undertones – Bold reds, rich mochas, and deep berries.

WARM, COOL, OR NEUTRAL: WHICH LIPSTICK SHADE IS FOR YOU?

If you’re still uncertain about whether to go for warm, cool, or neutral lipstick shades, here’s a simple guide:

• Warm Lipstick Shades: Terracotta, coral, bronze, and orange-based reds—ideal for warm undertones.
• Cool Lipstick Shades: Blue-based reds, berry hues, and pinky mauves—best for cool undertones.
• Neutral Lipstick Shades: Classic reds, soft plums, and neutral pinks—flattering on neutral undertones.

LIPSTICK SHADES FOR EVERY OCCASION

Every makeup collection needs staple shades for different occasions:

• Best Nude Lipstick – Enhances your natural lip colour and matches your undertone.
• Bold & Creative Shades – Deep purples, bright oranges, and dark browns make a striking statement.
• Best Red Lipstick – Choose blue-based reds for cool undertones and orange-based reds for warm undertones.

COMPLETE YOUR LIP LOOK WITH MODELROCK

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.

• Haute Crème Couture Velvet Matte Lipsticks – A luxurious, velvety matte finish that glides on like silk.
• Liquid to Matte Longwear Lipstick – Intense pigmentation with a smooth, long-lasting finish.
• Luxe Silk Lip Gloss – A hydrating, high-impact colour that can be worn alone or layered.
• Hydra Silk Gloss – Infused with Avocado Oil, Shea Butter, and Jojoba Oil for soft, supple lips.

SHOPPING IN STORE:

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.

CONCLUSION

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.