Trend for Your Tone: How to Wear Dark Lipstick

Every season we see new crazes sweeping the beauty world, but there’s one that comes back year on year… dark lipstick. When scrolling through Insta, we see all our fave celebs nailing the trend, but it’s easy to look more ‘what a mess’ than ‘ooh yes!’. The key to slaying a bold lip is choosing the colours that suit your skin tone, and with this guide you’ll learn that there’s no need to be afraid of the dark Darker skin tones You can afford to go bold and bright, so vibrant purple and berry shades work perfectly Neutral skin tones Berry or wine colours are your safest bet… think reds with an edge. Medium skin tones Deep berry tones and rich terracotta shades are your go-to. Fair skin tones Dark browns give a flattering contrast. If browns aren’t your thing, go for blue-based berry tones, which are also great for fair skin.