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Meet the Experts

What Color Lipstick Should I Wear?

The deeper your skin tone, the richer your lipstick’s color can be."

Gigi Hadid wears a radiant, warm-toned makeup look with orange-red lipstick

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“The natural color of your lips can change how the shade appears.”

“Warm undertones look great in warm lipstick shades.

Think warm neutrals, strawberry reds, corals, and rich rose or raspberry tones,” says Harris.

Graphic guide to the best lipstick shade for every skin tone, reading: “Cool undertones: blue or purple hues, warm undertones: red or orange hues, neutral undertones: a wide spectrum of colors work!” with illustration of lipstick tube and color swatches

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Bold oranges, brick reds, and terracotta browns can also be especially flattering.

“I love reaching for sun-kissed shades likepeachy nudesor bronze that enhance that natural glow,” Espinoza adds.

“For neutral undertones, mauve, rose, and nude shades work best.

Lili Reinhart wears neutral pink lipstick, a gold chain necklace, a wavy bob hairstyle, and a ribbed crop top

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It’s important to note that skin tone and undertone are two very different things.

Model with warm-toned skin and makeup and brick-colored lipstick with brown liner

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Zendaya wears a radiant makeup with pinkish-nude lipstick, hints of white eyeshadow, and long lashes

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