Best lipstick for olive skin

The best lipstick for olive skin is a rosewood or brick. Olive skin's green-gray cast means some shades turn ashy or sallow, so look for colors with warmth and depth. Rosewood, brick, terracotta, warm berry and caramel nudes are all flattering. If your olive skin leans cool, try plum, berry and mauve. Warmer olive skin looks great in brick, rust and coral. For nudes, choose something with a rosy or caramel base, not pale beige, which can turn gray. Your best red is a warm brick red or a true red with a slight brown base, rich enough to balance the green in your skin.

Tips that actually help

• Skip pale, chalky nudes that can make olive skin look gray.
• Choose shades with warmth and depth to balance the green in your skin.
• Line lips with a warm brown or rosewood liner for a natural, defined finish.
• Use a satin or creamy formula for color that looks rich and feels comfortable.

Go easy on: Pale, cool pinks and frosty nudes can look ashy or gray on olive skin. Neon shades can also clash with the green cast.