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‘I have too many lipsticks,’ said no woman ever—because let’s be real, you can never have enough! With endless shades to choose from, it can get a little overwhelming. But if you're a beauty enthusiast like us, every day is a swatch party! Now, if you thought picking a shade you like is all it takes, think again! There’s skin tones, skin undertones, and then there’s lipstick undertones—yep, it’s a thing! Not every pink, nude, red, or brown is the one for you. It all comes down to how your skin undertone matches your lipstick’s undertone. So, while choosing lipsticks is one thing, learning how to choose lipstick undertones is a whole other game. But don’t stress—we’ve got you! Before you choose lipstick undertones, let’s break it down so you can find your perfect match.
Just like your skin has different undertones, so do your lipsticks! If your lipstick has orange, red, gold, or peachy vibes, it’s a warm tone. But if it leans towards blue, light green, purple, or pink, it’s a cool tone lipstick. But how do you tell the difference? Here are two super easy ways to differentiate between warm and cool tone lipsticks:
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Swatch it on your hand – The OG lipstick test! Swipe it on your hand and check—if it looks bright & vibrant, it has a warm undertone. If it has a hint of blue and looks a bit muted, then it falls under cool tone lipsticks.
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Place it in front of a blue object – A little tricky but totally worth it! Hold your lipstick in front of something bright blue. If it blends in, it has a cool undertone. If it stands out in contrast, it’s warm-toned.
Before you dive into choosing lipstick undertones for your skin, let’s talk about your undertone first! Your skin tone might change with the seasons, sun exposure, or pollution, but your undertone stays the same. And there are three main types—warm, cool, and neutral.
How to find your undertone? Here’s the easiest hack:
Check your veins – Look at the veins on your wrist. If they appear blue, you’ve got a cool undertone. If they lean green, you’re warm-toned. And if you see a mix of both? Hello, neutral undertone!
Jewelry test – Do you glow more in silver? That means you have a cool undertone. If gold flatters you more, you’re warm-toned. And if you can pull off both? You’re neutral!
Now that you know your undertone, it’s time to pick the perfect lipstick shade to match!
Lipstick for Cool Undertones – Your Perfect Match!
If your veins look blue or you tend to burn easily in the sun, congrats—you’ve got a cool undertone! And that means blue undertone lipstick is your bestie. So, what shades will make your cool skin tone pop? Here’s the cheat sheet:
For a bold red: Go for a cool toned red lipstick like cherry red.
For a dreamy pink: Think salmon pink or a soft lavender hue.
For the perfect nude: A rosy-tinted nude is the way to go.
For deep, moody vibes: Berry and plum shades will have you looking
Simply Nam Recommends Lipsticks for Cool Undertones:
Hanna - Mauve Velvet Matte Liquid Lipstick
Disha - Mulled Pink Satin Soft Lip Creme
Reshma - Divine Rose Satin Soft Lip Creme
Golden Hour Magic Tinted Lip Oil - Deep
Lipsticks for Warm Undertones
If your veins look green and you’re the one who tans super easily in the sun (we see you), then congratulations, you’ve got a warm undertone! Warm-toned skin gives off that gorgeous yellow, golden, or peachy glow, and the perfect lipsticks to match are ones that complement this vibe. So, ditch those pale pinks and go for bolder, brighter shades like orange, terracotta, fiery reds, and brick reds. Nude lipsticks with warm tones work wonders, too! Want to add some extra glam? Metallics like gold and copper will have your lips looking fire.
Simply Nam Recommends Lipsticks for Warm Undertones:
Priya - Peach Pink Velvet Matte Liquid Lipstick
Rhea - Summer Satin Soft Lip Creme
Rei - Tokyo Red Satin Soft Lip Creme
Golden Hour Magic Tinted Lip Oil - Medium
Lipsticks for Neutral Undertones
If your veins are a mix of blue and green, congrats—you’ve got a neutral undertone! That means your skin has both yellow and pink hues, making you the ultimate lipstick chameleon. You basically have a free pass to rock any shade you want! Whether you’re in the mood for bold reds & oranges, sultry browns & nudes, or playful berry & mauve tones, you can pull it all off effortlessly. So go ahead, experiment, mix it up, and have fun with your lip game—because (Lipsticks for Neutral Undertones) can handle it all!
Simply Nam Recommends Lipsticks for Neutral Undertones:
Dolly - Dusty Pink Velvet Matte Liquid Lipstick
Rani - Cinnamon Pink Satin Soft Lip Creme
Pernia - Perfect Nude Satin Soft Lip Creme
Golden Hour Magic Tinted Lip Oil - Light
Picking a lipstick sounds easy—until you’re staring at a hundred shades, wondering which one actually suits you. If you’re still figuring it out, don’t worry, we got you! Once you (choose lipstick undertones) that complement your skin, your makeup game is instantly elevated. And trust us, there’s no stopping you from looking radiant all day, every day!
