How to find a lipstick shade that suits you

The perfect lipstick in the shop can look completely different at home. Store lighting, the tester and the colors you wear all change how a shade reads. The quickest way to narrow the choice is to start from your undertone.

Eight color families

• Nude: close to your own lip color, polished and easy.
• Pink: from soft baby pink to bright fuchsia.
• Coral: pink with a warm orange note, fresh in summer.
• Red: the classic, from orange red to blue red.
• Berry: a deep pink red with a cool note.
• Plum: dark and rich, with a violet base.
• Brown: warm and modern, from caramel to espresso.
• Mauve: a muted pink with a touch of grey or violet.

Try a lipstick on your own photo

Lipstick is one of the try on tools in VIPAD.

Matching shades to undertones

• Warm: coral, peachy nude, brick red and warm brown.
• Cool: berry, plum, mauve and blue red.
• Neutral: most families work, and dusty rose and a true red are easy wins.

The finish matters too

• Matte: the most color and the longest wear, but it can feel dry.
• Satin: soft color with a gentle sheen.
• Gloss: shine that catches the light and makes lips look fuller.
• Sheer: a wash of color, the easiest everyday choice.

Try it on your own photo

Lipstick in VIPAD lets you pick a color family and a finish and see them on your own face. Try a safe shade and a bold one side by side. You may be surprised which one you save to My Looks.