How to pick a lip colour for your skin tone
The right lip colour makes you look fresh, not tired.

Stop if lips swell or itch.
At a glance
Do
- Start with clean skin and clean brushes
- Use sunscreen first
- Remove makeup before sleeping
Do not
- Do not share lipstick, kajal or brushes
- Do not use expired products
- Do not apply near irritated or broken skin
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Steps

Fair skin: pink, peach, berry. Medium: coral, rose, brick. Deep: plum, wine, bright red.

Swatch on your finger pad, not the wrist, and check in daylight.

Everyday: tinted balm. Party: a deeper matte or glossy shade.

Use your own tester or a disposable applicator in shops.

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Last reviewed: 31 October 2026 · About and sources
Sources
Compiled from these public health sources. This is education, not medical advice.