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Best lipstick for cool undertones

The best lipstick for cool undertones is berry or rose. Cool undertones have pink, red or blue hues, so lipsticks with a blue or pink base look the most natural. Berry, rose, raspberry, plum, fuchsia and mauve all look great. Fair and light cool skin suits rose and soft raspberry, medium cool skin looks gorgeous in berry and mauve, and deeper cool skin shines in plum, wine and fuchsia. For nudes, choose a rosy or mauve nude rather than peach or beige. A matching berry liner keeps edges sharp. Your best red is a blue-red, crisp and cool with no orange in sight. Steer clear of orange, coral and golden nudes.

Tips that actually help

  • Choose lipsticks with a pink, blue or berry base.
  • Line lips with a rosy or berry liner for definition.
  • Pick nudes with rosy or mauve undertones rather than peach.
  • Pair your lipstick with a cool blush for a cohesive look.

Go easy on: Orange, coral and golden nudes can clash with cool undertones and look sallow.

Our 12 picks for cool undertones

Ranked by how closely each shade's color matches what flatters cool undertones. Tap Try it on to see it on your face.

NYX

Angel Food Cake

Butter Gloss

muted mauve rose

$6gloss🌊 True Summer#1

Clio

03 Raspberry Burn

Chiffon Blur Tint

blurred raspberry

$15matte❄️ True Winter#2

NYX

Mauve

Slim Lip Pencil

mauve

$5matte🌊 True Summer#3

Fenty Beauty

Fu$$y

Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer

shimmering dusty pink

$22shimmer🌊 True Summer

NYX

Burgundy

Slim Lip Pencil

deep burgundy

$5matte🍷 Deep Winter

Revlon

Black Cherry

Super Lustrous Lipstick

deep black cherry

$10.99satin🍷 Deep Winter

NARS

Clean Cut

Afterglow Lip Balm

sheer pink

$28sheer🌸 Light Summer

3CE

Daffodil

Velvet Lip Tint

pink-toned marsala

$19matte🍷 Deep Winter

Dior

001 Pink

Addict Lip Glow

ph-reactive sheer pink

$40sheer🌊 True Summer

Laneige

Berry

Lip Glowy Balm

sheer strawberry pink

$19gloss❄️ True Winter

Dior

001 Pink

Addict Lip Glow Oil

light pink with pure shine

$40gloss🌊 True Summer

Laneige

Gummy Bear

Lip Glowy Balm

delicate lavender tint

$19gloss🌊 True Summer

Also for cool undertones

FAQ

What lipstick color suits cool undertones?+

Berry, rose, raspberry, plum and fuchsia. They complement pink and blue undertones.

What red lipstick is best for cool undertones?+

A blue-red. Look for reds with blue or pink undertones rather than orange.

What nude lipstick works for cool undertones?+

Choose a rosy or mauve nude. Peachy nudes can look a little off.

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