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Lipstick Shades That Go Best With Dusky Skin

Love Your Dusky Skin

By ARTI SHARMAPublished about a year ago 5 min read
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Lipstick Shades That Go Best With Dusky Skin
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Having dark skin is a huge advantage, as top cosmetic brands around the world compete for attention and a share of this growing market, especially in emerging economies. This means that makeup brands are churning out shade after shade of makeup based on their research to find the perfect color that goes with duskiness. India is one such consumer base where many beautiful tinted lipstick shades are on offer and are flying off the shelves like hot cakes. With glitzy physical stores in malls, standalone branded retail outlets and now e-commerce sites, consumers are spoiled for choice.

The use of lipstick goes back to the ancient civilizations of Egypt (think Cleopatra 70 or 69 BC) and the queens of Sumeria (2500 BC) used indigenous and natural ingredients to highlight the beauty of their lips. Since then, lipsticks have become a staple as one's beauty regime, and any step without a dash of lip color looks incomplete. Lipstick shades need to be carefully matched to skin tone, and India's skin varies from dusky, wheatish, to earthy. Add some popular shades of lipstick for Indian skin to your makeup kit, and you are done. Step out with confidence wearing a lipstick shade that complements your look and personality. The right color will definitely make a stunning impression.

Mentioned below are some of the top trending picks of lipstick colors and their subtle shades, so see what goes with your mood and overall lift. Casual wear, partywear, wedding makeup or on the go - there's something for all occasions and seasons.

Brown

Brown is the most suitable color for Indian skin! Try a range of browns, from matte cinnamon to warmer browns like coffee and tan hues. Try Face's Weightless Matte Finish Lipstick - Flamboyant Plum12; Maybelline Color Sensational Creamy Matte Lipstick - Chilli Nude; Or L'Oreal's Color Riche-Cinnamon Toast. Darker shades are suitable for party wear or formal occasions, while light browns can go with anything casual and smart.

For chocolate-y browns—recommended Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick—Chocolicious; Huda Beauty Power Bullet Matte Lipstick—Masquerade; SUGAR Cosmetics Matte Attack Transfer Proof Lipstick-05 Tan Helen (Chocolate); and Nykaa So Matte Lipstick in Hot Cocoa

Pink

Pink blends beautifully with dusky Indian skin, and is a favourite. For a naturally 'tanned' complexion try brighter shades of pink. Ranging from rose pink to mauve to fuchsia, these surely enhance the beauty of the wearer. Shades of Pink to Try Maybelline's shades are sensational – Fiery Fuchsia; Sugar Vivid Lipstick -02 Breaking Bare (Mauve Pink).

Maroon

For a formal 'evening out', deep maroon shades look great on dusky skin. Recommends NYX Professional Makeup Suede Matte Lipstick- Lalaland (Maroon) Shades. Lots of style and pancakes!

Red

Red lipstick is one such shade that goes well with fair Indian skin, and makes a bold statement on dusky skin. Suitable for formal occasions and evening wear. Brands to try are MAC Retro Matte Lipstick-Ruby Woo, MAC Retro Matte Liquid Lip Color-Dance With Me-Deep Cranberry Red; Bobbi Brown Luxe Lip Color—Pink Guava; L'Oreal Paris Pure Reds Color Riche Collection Star Lipstick - Pure Garnet

Purple Violet

This is one shade of lipstick which should match with the dressing style and for those who can carry off such a bold color with confidence. Correct setting is also important. Branded shades to try first are L.A. Girl-Love Triangle; Maybelline New York Super Stay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick in The Escapist Dark Purple; Sugar Cosmetics - 08 Berry Picking (Berry); MAC Retro Matte Liquid Lip Color-Collection-Intense Bright Violet; SUGAR Cosmetics Smudge Me Not Liquid Lipstick-48Violet Bullet; Stay Quirky Liquid Lipstick Purple Millennial Slang19. There are many options, but few can pull off this color and are great for a dusky sophisticated aesthetic.

Orange

Orange can look flashy on fair skin, whereas on dusky skin, it simply fits and looks bright. So, whatever be the skin tone, go ahead and experiment. Try MAC Amplified Lipstick-Neon Orange; Maybelline New York Super Stay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick—Globe Trotter (135); And Smash Box's always-on liquid lipstick—for a loud, uplifting look to the overall makeup look.

Burgundy

Burgundy - a rich, sophisticated color. While the color looks good on dusky skin, you need to have a certain personality to pull it off. Or does color make personality? Try Smash Box A striking shade of lipstick Legendary Lipstick Creme Finish-Vichy Deep Burgundy; Sugar Smudge Me Not Divine Praline Liquid Lipstick18-Dusty Burgundy; and Swiss Beauty Stain Matte Lipstick-Burgundy. The name sounds as appealing as the color tint looks.

Magenta

Magenta is a beautiful color that can brighten up the face. Adds elegance to one's overall ensemble sense. Here are some lipstick shades of the same magenta that you must try: Maybelline New York Color Sensational Creamy Matte Lipstick in Mesmerizing Magenta; Maybelline New York Super Stay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick—Artist 120; Nothing Matters But SUGAR Cosmetics Long-Wear Lipstick-07-Hidden Magenta.

Nude

Undoubtedly a runaway hit! The nude is not only fashionable, it's as versatile as they come, and there are many variations of the same nude. It matches dusky skin tones to a T. Pick and try any of the following lipstick shades. MAC Mocha (known as the iconic shade that made MAC famous); and Nykaa—Nude Spice; nyaka-matte; Kashi Wet n Wild Mega Last Lip Color-Mocha Licious; Lakme-9to5Primer+Matte Lip Color-Cherry Cheek; NYX Professional Makeup Soft Matte Lip Cream - Dubai; Maybelline New York Color Sensational Creamy Matte Lipstick - Nude Nuance

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