Quick answer

To choose the right lip shade for your skin tone, match cool undertones with berry or pink hues and warm undertones with peach or coral tones. For a versatile everyday look, a sheer gloss like Lip Lustre in Sweet Stiletto adds a soft wash of color, while a matte lipstick like Matte Revolution in First Dance offers a bolder, long-wearing option.

Why undertone matters more than skin depth

Your skin's undertone—cool, warm, or neutral—determines which lip colors will look most harmonious. Cool undertones (pink or blue veins) pair well with blue-based reds, berries, and rose shades. Warm undertones (yellow or golden veins) shine with peach, coral, and brick tones. Neutral undertones can pull off most colors, but the intensity of the shade still matters.

Sheer vs. matte: texture changes the effect

Sheer glosses like Lip Lustre offer a subtle wash of color that adapts to your natural lip pigment, making them forgiving for beginners or low-maintenance days. Matte formulas like Matte Revolution provide full coverage and last longer, so the shade choice becomes more critical—a wrong undertone will be more obvious. Consider your daily routine: a gloss works for quick touch-ups, while a matte lipstick suits all-day wear.

Decision rules for choosing your lip shade

  • Check your undertone first: Look at the veins on your wrist in natural light. Blue or purple veins indicate cool undertones; green veins indicate warm undertones. If you can't decide, you're likely neutral.
  • Match intensity to your skin depth: Fair skin: opt for sheer pinks, soft roses, or light berries. Medium skin: try rose, mauve, or berry shades. Deep skin: rich berries, deep reds, and plums create a striking contrast. A sheer gloss like Lip Lustre in Sweet Stiletto is a safe starting point for fair skin, while Matte Revolution in First Dance works well for medium tones.
  • Test the shade on bare lips, not your hand: Lip pigment varies from your hand color. Apply a small amount on your lower lip and observe how it blends with your natural lip color. Sheer formulas will shift more than mattes. If you're between two shades, choose the one that makes your complexion look brighter rather than washed out.

Product facts at a glance

  • LIP LUSTRE - SWEET STILETTO: Lip Lustre in Sweet Stiletto is a sheer, soft-pink shade for a natural, glossy finish. It's ideal for fair to light skin tones with neutral or cool undertones, adding a delicate luminosity without overwhelming your face.

    LIP LUSTRE - SWEET STILETTO

    LIP LUSTRE - SWEET STILETTO

  • MATTE REVOLUTION - FIRST DANCE: Matte Revolution in First Dance delivers a blushed berry-rose hue with a creamy matte finish. The berry-rose tone flatters medium to olive skin tones with cool or neutral undertones, giving a romantic, sophisticated look that lasts.

    MATTE REVOLUTION - FIRST DANCE

    MATTE REVOLUTION - FIRST DANCE

Who this guide works best for

Best for

  • Anyone new to choosing lip color and wants a simple, undertone-based method
  • Shoppers looking for both sheer and matte options within the same brand

Not for

  • Those seeking highly specific shade recommendations for very deep or very fair skin tones—this guide covers general rules, not every nuance