2013-10-03

Since we are now officially in Fall, it is time whip out that dark lipstick! Yes, that time of year is back! Time to rock scarves, sweaters, and sultry looks! If dark colors are out of your comfort zone, don’t you worry, we’ve got a guide to help you pick the shade that will suit your skin tone the best. So you’ll wear it, rock it and love it!

Fair Skin Tones



If you’ve got fair toned skin, berry shades or brick red colors will suit you best. This won’t be too harsh looking for your complexion and will suit your porcelain skin!

Medium Skin Tones



For medium skin tones, you can go for something a little bit more darker. Since you have darker complexion, a slightly darker color will compliment your skin tone beautifully. A color to aim for would be maroon or burgundy.

Dark Skin Tones



For Darker skin tones, you’ll be able to wear a couple different shades! Although our favorite, and most recommended, would probably have to be wine-brown hues. We love it, and Kerry Washington looks flawless with the look.

Now these aren’t “set” rules for anyone. If someone with a fair complexion and wants to wear a darker lipstick, go for it! This is guide for anyone that might be new to these shades, this will help them know where to start. Be daring and try something different, can’t hurt!

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