What lipstick shade goes best with pale skin?

LauraMarie

New member
Hi,
I have pale skin and light brown hair with green eyes. I was wondering what the best shade of lipstick would be to go for. I'm not keen on pastel colours but I prefer more dramatic shades. I tend to wear dark colours.
Thanks
 

kimmy

Well-known member
do you know your mac foundation colour, or whether you have cool or warm undertones? i think alot of choosing the right shade has to do with your undertones.
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Insalubrity

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It also has a lot to do with the base color of your lips. I am NW 15 with dark brown hair/green eyes and typically I go with berry/plum colors for lips but I also stick with lip gloss instead of lip stick for everyday. Blue based reds are also great for people with pale skin and since you like dramatic looks, that might be a good way to go. Beige-pinks work as neutrals and the new Red She Said Neutral lip set = perfection for me. As for specific colors I use: Clinique high impact lipstick in After party which is a very rich berry (this is best applied with a brush so that you get a more sheer color application or applied then blotted to create a very pretty stain and can be used as a blush as well) and MAC's Creamsheen "On Hold" or Urban Decay "Buzzkill" (these two have a little bit more fuscia tones which can be absolutely gorgeous, especially when you wear a lot of black.

Hopefully this helps a little but really, i would suggest going to MAC counters or sephora (if an option) and playing with the lipsticks (remember to sanatize as best as you can!) since I can't how your lips are naturally colored then finding what you like.
 

Ethel

Well-known member
I have your coloring. Girl about Town, Russian Red, Pink Nouveau are all staples for me.
 

aleksis210

Well-known member
I think 'fire down below' by nars would look gorgeous on you. I'm going to add Sandy B, I think it looks great on everyone...it is somehwat pastel though...but the girl i saw it on that i loved was really pale with dark hair and brown eyes..
 

Kiss and Makeup

Well-known member
I also have the neutral lips set from the Holiday collection. I love it! I'm planning on getting the red set, for the pretty lipstick in there.

You could also try some of the Matenes from Cult of Cherry. Kirsch, the one I have, is a blackened red. It's SO pretty and super dramatic!
 
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