As the warmer months settle in, it is a great time to reevaluate your makeup products. Because you will spend more time outside in the sun, now is the time to switch things up. You may swap out your foundation for a warmer shade and your radiant primer for a matte offering. However, your spring lipstick shades require a facelift as well!
Bright colors are on-trend during spring, but sometimes, the trends don’t cater to the girlies with deeper skin tones. Let’s face it: Light nude and pink shades are not always our friends. Nevertheless, this does not mean we can’t participate in the season’s trends. Here are five spring lipstick shades for Black and Brown folks.
1. Juvia’s Place Nude Velvety Matte Lipstick – “In Vogue” ($15, juviasplace.com)
Orange shades are not just for color correction or blush! Orange is a great spring lipstick shade for those with brown skin tones. Typically, our warm undertones and deeper skin tone allow the orange pigment to brighten our complexion. For those on the fairer side of the brown shades, opt for the shade “Libra.”
2. Nars Powermatte Lipstick – “No Satisfaction” ($34, narscosmetics.com)
If you are a nude lippie lover, look no further! Those with deeper skin tones often have difficulty finding a nude that caters to them. However, Nars Cosmetics makes products with us in mind. The shade “No Satisfaction” is perfect for those who need a deep brown. If you need a shade that is a tad bit lighter, consider the “Dark Star” shade, which boasts a rich caramel brown hue.
3. MAC Silky Matte Lipstick – “Everybody’s Heroine ($25, maccosmetics.com)
As MEFeater reported, purple is one of the top spring lipstick shades in 2024. Despite what you may have heard, purple is a beautiful color for deep skin tones. The bright pigment highlights your melanin and makes your skin tone pop! The MAC matte lipstick has long been a beauty staple for Black and Brown girls.
4. r.e.m. Beauty On Your Collar Classic Lipstick – “Cabernet” ($19, rembeauty.com)
If you still need convincing to shop for bright purple shades, consider a deep purple or burgundy shade. You’ll still get a hint of purple without pushing the boundaries beyond your liking. Pair this shade with a deep brown liner for the perfect lip combo!
5. KVD Beauty Everlasting Hyperlight Liquid Lipstick – “Cobra Lily” ($23, kvdveganbeauty.com)
Red lipstick shades will forever be a beauty staple for most skin tones. However, in order to achieve the perfect red, you must be attentive to your undertones. This KVD Beauty lipstick has hints of orange, making it an excellent choice for deeper skin tones. If you prefer a true red, consider the shade “Painted Tongue.”
Spring lipstick shades do not have to cater only to the majority; we can wear them, too. The key is finding deeper shades of your desired color and matching them to your undertones!
Which spring lipstick shade will you be wearing this year? Let us know in the comments below.
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