# How to Choose Your Perfect Lipstick Shade According to Your Skin Tone

Best Lipsticks: How to Choose the Right Shade, Formula & Finish - A lipstick can completely change your makeup look—but the best lipstick is not simply the most expensive one. A good lipstick should give beautiful colour, feel comfortable on the lips and suit your skin tone, occasion and personal style.

1. First, Check Your Skin Tone. Your skin tone can help, but it should not limit your choices.

• Fair/Light: Very light complexion
• Medium/Wheatish: Golden or beige complexion
• Tan/Dusky: Deeper warm complexion
• Deep: Rich, deeper complexion

2. Check Your Undertone — The Most Important Step

• Blue or purple veins: Cool undertone
• Green veins: Warm undertone
• Both blue and green: Neutral undertone

A simple trick is to start with MLBB shades—“My Lips But Better” colours that look close to your natural lip colour but slightly richer.

What Should You Look for in a Good Lipstick?

The three most important things are shade, formula and comfort.

• Matte: Best for bold, long-lasting and polished looks, but can feel dry.

• Creamy: Smooth, comfortable and suitable for everyday wear.

• Liquid lipstick: High pigmentation and long wear, perfect for parties.

• Glossy: Gives fresh shine and makes lips look fuller.

For everyday use, choose shades that you can comfortably wear without frequent touch-ups. For parties and special occasions, bold red, berry, wine and deep brown shades can create a stronger look.

Common Lipstick Problems

The biggest problem is often dry or patchy lips, especially with matte formulas. Applying lipstick over dry lips can make fine lines more visible.

Before applying lipstick:

1. Gently remove dry skin.

2. Apply a small amount of lip balm.

3. Let it absorb for a few minutes.

4. Apply lipstick in thin layers.

The Smart Lipstick Collection

You don't need 20 lipsticks. A small collection can cover almost every occasion:

Nude for everyday • Pink or mauve for a fresh look • Red for parties • Brown, berry or wine for bold occasions.

Final Beauty Tip : The best lipstick is the one that gives you colour without making your lips feel uncomfortable—and makes you feel confident every time you wear it.