Valentine's Day Makeup Guide: What is the Best Lipstick for Your Skin Tone?

Ever found yourself stuck in the lipstick aisle thinking to yourself over and over again, "Which lipstick should I wear for my skin tone?" With a sea of lip tints and lipsticks out in the open, it's hard to make a decision given that there are so many fresh new shades, with different undertones, consistencies, and finishes that will make you scratch your head more. But no worries, here's a run-down of how to choose the best lipsticks based on your skin tone - from fair, olive to dark - so you can wear the pout-fect lips to effortlessly impress your Valentines!


Fair Skin Tone

BLACKPINK Jisoo makeup look rosy lipstick

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Fair skin tone tends to have a brighter complexion with a natural flush to it. You can go for a warm-toned red lipsticks with hints of blue and purple as well as a shiny, high gloss finish to complement your light-bouncing complexion. These kinds of colors not only make your fair skin look brighter but they also make your teeth look whiter.

- Stylevana Hot Pick #1 -

3CE Blur Water Tint (Spot Player)

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3CE - Blur Water Tint (Spot Player)

3CE Blur Water Tint (Spot Player) is one of the best Korean lip tints we have been recommending since forever. This highly coveted lip tint shade is designed by 3CE with a velvety texture that gently melts on the lips for a natural, smudge-proof tinge with a fluffy, matte finish. Super chic and easy to blend with excellent color playoff and swoon-worthy pigments that will make your lips extra kissable on Valentine's Day for the smooching season.

- Stylevana Hot Pick #2 -

peripera Ink The Velvet (Heart Fuchsia Pink)

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peripera - Ink The Velvet (Heart Fuchsia Pink)

There's no doubt that peripera Ink The Velvet (Heart Fuchsia Pink) is a favorite among our Beauty Team because of its unique blend of purple-ish rose pink shade, which is what makes it look so appealing and alluring on fair skin toned beauties like you. The velvety-smooth lip tint, all enriched with jojoba oil, hyaluronic acid and marine collagen to nourish and contour your lips, has a super-hydrating, mask-proof finish so you don't have to worry about the awkward stain on your mask when you're on a romantic night out with your bae on Valentine's Day.

- Stylevana Hot Pick #3 -

Romand See Through Matte Tint

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Romand - See Through Matte Tint (Maple Red)

Get ready to fall matte-ly in love with the Romand See Through Matte Tint in Maple Red. This dark burgundy lip tint has a dreamy allure that is as regal and eye-catching as can be. Complement your fair skin tone with this shade that is equipped with a high coverage, matte finish, giving you a kissable, sumptuous uplift for your entire Valentine's Day makeup look. Not to mention the classy veneer that will make your fair skin tone more radiant and illuminating. Match this matte lip with a sheer blush and eyeshadow to achieve a the perfect Valentine's Day makeup look.


Olive Skin Tone

Zendaya makeup look nude lipstick

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Olive skin tone beauties like Zendaya are blessed with the opportunities to try a versatile range of lipsticks colors, but we're partial to say that a natural nude lip will look best on this beautiful skin tone for its chic allure. Think nude lipstick with a coral-warm undertone to complement your honey-brown to olive complexion.

- Stylevana Hot Pick #4 -

Romand - Juicy Lasting Tint (Pomelo Skin)

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Romand - Juicy Lasting Tint (Pomelo Skin)

Valentine's Day is the perfect time to flaunt your sweet olive skin tone and make it extra illuminating with Romand Juicy Lasting Tint (Pomelo Skin). This nude-toned glossy lip tint lends a subtle hint of coral that makes your Valentine's Day makeup look more natural. If you're going for a more sophisticated look and want to play up the pink-y tone, wear this Romand lipstick with a touch of bronzer to warm up your olive complexion and you're good to go!

- Stylevana Hot Pick #5 -

MEMEBOX - Mystery Blur Tint (Mystery Mandarin)

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MEMEBOX - Mystery Blur Tint (Mystery Mandarin)

There's always a friend who is uber-cool and makes all the power moves - and MEMEBOX - Mystery Blur Tint (Mystery Mandarin) is that friend in the bunch. This shade Mystery Mandarin is such an arresting hue that will, ironically, beg people to stare, especially for warm skin tone. It offers a muted yet alluring orange-undertone to uplift your olive skin tone, which explains why it is also one of the most popular matte lippies of all time, thanks to its subtle warmth that will look the most flattering on olive skin tone.

- Stylevana Hot Pick #6 -

BLESSED MOON Fluffy Lip Tint (Mood Indigo)

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BLESSED MOON - Fluffy Lip Tint (Mood Indigo)

Going for an effortless soft glam look to impress your beau? BLESSED MOON Fluffy Lip Tint (Mood Indigo) has a hint of orange-ish undertone to make your olive skin tone look extra bright and healthy. Just softly blush your lips with its watercolor-like pigmentation rendered in a matte blur finish to create a softened, delicate allure. It will help you keep your lips full and plump throughout your romantic date on Valentine's Day.


Dark Skin Tone

Lupita Nyongo makeup look red lipstick

Courtesy of Lupita Nyong'o

For dark-skinned beauty like you, it's important to choose colors that pop against dark skin instead of making it look gray and ashy. Seek out shades that are highly pigmented, which will stand out against dark skin, and avoid anything chalky or overly pastel. Think bold, rich, and vibrant lipsticks colors that make your lips shine.

- Stylevana Hot Pick #7 -

MACQUEEN Air Deep Kiss Lipstick (Pink Red)

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MACQUEEN - Air Deep Kiss Lipstick (Pink Red)

MACQUEEN's Air Deep Kiss Lipstick (Pink Red) scores major points in the lip-popping department, which means it's the perfect shade to wear if you want your lips to stand out against your dark complexion. The powerful red is as audacious and fiery as you can expect in a MACQUEEN lipstick, which is known for its high-impact pigment and smooth matte finish with a dreamy blurred effect.

- Stylevana Hot Pick #8 -

BLESSED MOON Fluffy Lip Tint (Amelie)

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BLESSED MOON - Fluffy Lip Tint (Amelie)

Think intense pigmentation and great color payoff, you'll get the BLESSED MOON Fluffy Lip Tint (Amelie). The shade Amelie fully expresses sweet lips with deep, rich colors which gives dark-skinned beauties like you a vivid uplift. Not to mention the highly moisturizing pomegranate + grapefruit extract that will keep your lips hydrated throughout the day.

- Stylevana Hot Pick #9 -

MERZY Bite The Beat Mellow Tint (Jane Chili)

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MERZY - Bite The Beat Mellow Tint (Jane Chili)

If you love a bit of drama for your gorgeous melanated complexion, give the MERZY Bite The Beat Mellow Tint (Jane Chili) a go and you'll never want to settle for anything less. This lip tint delivers intense pigment and a serene, deep allure in one perfectly dosed stroke, leaving a smooth velvety finish. Mask or no, you're going to want to take this lippie out for a romantic spin with a vintage glamour makeup look to impress your Valentine.


Lipsticks with major staying power? We love it. But lipsticks that complement our skin tone and make it pop? Even better. Explore more gorgeous shades from our wide range of lip tints and lipsticks from our most-favorite K-Beauty brands to look your best and brightest on Valentine's Day! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to get more instant product updates and skincare tips!