Best Lipstick Shades for Dusky Skin

18 JAN 2024

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Brown is a colour most suited for Indian skin! Try from a range of browns starting from matte cinnamon to warmer browns like coffee and tan hues. Try Faces’ Weightless Matte Finish Lipstick.

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Brown

Pink goes beautifully with dusky Indian skin, and is a favourite. Try the brighter shades of Pink for the naturally ‘tanned’ complexion. From Rose Pink to Mauve to Fuchsia, they sure do enhance the beauty of the wearer. 

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Pink

Deeper shades of Maroon for a formal ‘evening out’ look wonderful on dusky skin. Shades recommended are NYX Professional Makeup Suede Matte Lipstick- Lalaland (maroon). Alot of style and panache!

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Maroon

Red lipstick is a shade that goes well with fairer Indian skin, and makes a bold statement on the dusky skin. Suitable for formal occasions and for evening wear.

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Red

This a shade of lipstick that needs to go with the dressing style and for those who can carry off such a bold colour confidently. The right setting is important too. 

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Purple/Violet

Orange on fair skin is can look electrifying, whereas on dusky skin, it just fits and looks radiant. So, whatever the skin tones, go ahead and experiment. 

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Orange

Burgundy – A rich, sophisticated colour. While the colour goes well on dusky skin, you need to be of a certain personality to carry this off. Or, does the colour make the personality?

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Burgundy

Magenta is a beautiful colour that can brighten up a face. Adds prettiness to one’s overall dress sense. Here are some lipstick shades of the same magenta you must try.

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Magenta

Undoubtedly a runaway hit! Nude is not only trendy, it is as versatile as they come, and there are several variations of the same Nude. It matches the dusky skin tone to the T. Pick and try any from the following lipstick shades. 

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Nude