Lipstick for Medium Skin Tones: Depth and Colour
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Medium skin tones can carry many lipstick colours. Compare depth, undertone and your natural lip colour to choose a subtle everyday shade or a more prominent lip look.
Identify the contrast you want
A shade close to your natural lip depth can give a subtle look, while a lighter nude or a deeper berry can create more contrast. Decide whether you want the lips to blend with your makeup or stand out. This is a style preference, not a rule that limits a medium complexion to certain colours.
Compare undertones within a colour family
Two rose or brown lipsticks can have different warmer or cooler casts. View them beside your complexion, blush and clothing. Medium skin depth does not tell you your undertone, so use daylight swatches and your own preferences together. Compare several related shades before deciding that an entire colour family is unsuitable.
Account for coverage and natural lips
A sheer balm or oil lets more natural lip colour show through. A more opaque lipstick can give a different impression of the same shade family. Read the finish and coverage information on the product page, then start with a light layer. The colour in the tube is only one part of the result.
Build an everyday colour selection
Begin with one shade you wear often and add a contrasting option when it serves a different occasion. A suitable liner can help define the edge of a lighter lip look. Try new colours with your usual makeup and lighting, and check pack sizes and shade selectors carefully when buying online.
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Compare liquid lipsticks, satin lipsticks, tinted lip balms on the current product pages for shade options, ingredients, application directions and prices.
