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Looking For Lipsticks For Dark/ Dusky Skin Tones? These 4 Shades Are A Must Have

If you are looking for the right lipstick shades for your dark or dusky skin then here are 4 shades that you must have in your makeup bag. Also, here is a guide on how to make these colours pop out. 
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Updated:- 2024-08-06, 11:21 IST

Lipsticks are essential when it comes to makeup and wearing the wrong lipstick shade can completely spoil your look. It can get a little tricky for you to find the right shade for your skin tone if you are a dark-skinned or dusky woman. This is because most brands that are available in the market majorly cater to skin tones light to medium. However, many shades that they offer work for dusky women too like nudes or bold shades. If you have been looking for the right lipstick shades for your dusky skin for long, here is a mini-guide. Here are 4 shades that work well for dusky women and you need to have them in your beauty bag!

Red 

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Red is one colour that works for all skin tones, be it light, medium or dark. It is one colour that you should always carry in your makeup bag. A bold, red lip can transform your look in a jiffy and the best part is that the shade works with everything, be it any look. Red is a very dramatic colour palette and it perfectly works to enhance the features of women with dusky skin. 

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Choosing The Right Red 

Now when you head to search for a red lipstick online or offline, you will find a lot of variations. Which one to pick? You should pick a deep red or red lipstick with a blue undertone. A berry red or a wine red also works great for dusky skin tones

Nude

 

 

 

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One of my favorite pics from an old @byrdiebeauty feature. Love mixing up my beauty routine with a pop of color on the lid. How do you switch up your daily makeup look?

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All this while, have you been thinking that nudes aren't for your skin tone? Well, let's tell you that you have a nude shade for all skin tones. It's just that you need to pick the nude shade that works well for your dusky complexion. Brown and pink nudes work perfectly for dark skin tones. 

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How To Make The Nude Shade Pop?

If you think a nude colour lipstick would blend in with your skin colour and won't pop out then here is a simple trick. Take some foundation and dab on your lips as the base. Then apply your lipstick and this will make the colour shine out. 

Brown 

 

 

 

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A deep brown always looks great on a dusky skin tone. Shades closer to your natural skin tone give a very beautiful look. Hints of mauve and pink in your brown lipstick can work smoothly for your complexion. Coffee browns, nude browns, plum-brown shades are the best picks. I love what Priyanka Chopra is wearing, its a beautiful brown shade. A shade like this one instantly makes your face look brighter.

 

How To Make It Look Perfect?

Shades like these are really dark and sometimes you may feel its just too much. To create a balance, you can always smudge it a little with your fingers. If you think the colour is too dark for you, mix it with some pink to balance the shade. 

Pink 

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Pinks aren't just for those with fair skin. There are a lot of pink shades that look great on dusky women. Rose pink, magenta, fuschia are some nice picks for women with dusky skin tone. 

 

How To Pull Off A Pink Pout?

Do you know a lighter shade can make your lips look fuller? Going for a dark pink makes your pout look smaller. A bright shade would work best for your skin tone. You can mix two pink shades or go for ombre lips to get the perfect colour. 

Hope this guide helps you get the right lipstick shade for your skin tone. For more beauty related articles, stay tuned to HerZindagi. 

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