Best lipstick for medium skin

The best lipstick for medium skin is a warm rose or mauve. Medium skin can carry a huge range, from soft nudes to deep berries, which makes it one of the most fun skin depths to shop for. Warm rose, mauve, terracotta and raspberry all look great. Warm undertones suit terracotta, coral and warm brick, and cool undertones suit raspberry, berry and rose. For nudes, pick something with a rosy, caramel or toffee base. Very pale beige can make lips look chalky. Your best red depends on undertone: a warm brick red if you're golden, a raspberry red if you're cool, and a true red if you're neutral.

Tips that actually help

• Choose nudes with a rosy, caramel or toffee base rather than pale beige.
• Line lips with a liner one shade deeper than your lipstick for soft definition.
• Try a satin or creamy formula for comfortable everyday wear.
• Experiment with deeper shades. Medium skin handles berry, plum and brick beautifully.

Go easy on: Very pale beige or frosty nudes can make lips look chalky on medium skin. Neon brights can also overpower your features if they don't match your undertone.