Navigating pink lipsticks can be a tricky thing. While most people play it safe by sticking to rosy shades, there is an entire range of pink shades that have the potential to brighten your complexion (not to mention giving you endless options to experiment with bolder shades).
So how exactly should women select pink lipsticks? For starters, if you prefer something subtle, look for pink shades that have beige or brown undertones. These options will likely not pop, but they will do a great job in evening out any discolourations on your lips for a natural effect. From there, you can play around with different textures and finishes, as sheer or glossy ones will be great for weekends or making your lips look poutier while satiny or matte textures tend to look more sophisticated.
If you don’t mind trying something bolder, opt for pinks that have red or orange undertones. This will ensure that they do not wash you out like bubblegum pink shades might – not to mention they can look at tad too Barbie-ish. And if you’re feeling adventurous, try deeper or darker pinks which venture into berry territory for a dramatic effect. Here, all the best pink lip colours that will flatter Asian skin tones.
This article first appeared on The Singapore Women’s Weekly.
Ideal for a long-lasting and cashmere-soft matte finish, this lipstick is enriched with antioxidants and orchid extract that soothes, softens, protects, and hydrates the lips. This muted taupe-nude has warm undertones that easily compliments Asian skin tones for an everyday lip. The square angled applicator adds extra precision when you’re smoothing it on your lips, and the 3D glowing pigments create an illusion of fuller and wider lips.
This is the original must-have universal balm from Dior Backstage: with the nourishment of a balm it also doubles up as a lipstick for a natural flush of colour. This Lip Glow toes the line between makeup and lip care and leaves the lips looking full and radiant, and feeling soft with its mango butter concentrate. Rosewood is the perfect nude that adds a subtle sheen to any look: statement or every day.
Guerlain’s first custom lipstick comes with a primer-plumper, liner, and lipstick all in one. This lipstick is sealed with an intense colour and luscious lip care that’s enriched with plant-based polymers that beautifully enhances the lips. Formulated with jojoba and mango butter, this hydrating lipstick nourishes the lips with a comfortable finish. Keep in mind that this refill doesn’t come with a case, so you’ll have to get that separately.
This lipstick is rich in colour and lightweight in its finish, its creamy formula glides on easily with no bleeding or feathering. An ultra-slim lipstick with a long-wearing, petal-soft matte finish with saturated pigments, it makes your lips pop and flatters virtually every skin tone from the fairest to the deepest.
Hydrating lipstick with a matte finish, the Pat Mcgrath Labs Obsessive Opulence features a beautiful duo of luxurious and richly pigmented lipsticks. Each shade features a hydrating creamy texture combined with saturated pigment for lightweight one-stroke coverage. The Ritualistic Rose duo is available in the lipstick swatches Beautiful Stranger and Femme Bot, lush and blendable everyday mauve pinks.
While MAC describes the shade as a mid-tone pink, it looks a little on the coral side when applied. Perfect for those who love a matte finish, its powdery formula blurs fine lines for a smooth and supple effect.
Look no further than this for the statement coral pink. This coral pink is the perfect balance of cool and warm undertones and works best for those with fair skin tones as they bring out rosy undertones and leave a healthy and youthful flush.
A high-shine lip gloss with lasting brilliance, its finish makes it a staple for those who love a statement lip. Its nude and warm tones pair perfectly with this glossy finish and looks great on fair and warm skin tones.
One swipe of this elegant rosewood pink shade and you’ll be hooked – no wonder it’s currently sold out on Sephora’s website. With a lightweight gel texture, this lipstick melts into lips upon application to deliver vibrant pigments sans stickiness. And even though the texture is ultra-fine and it has a slightly glossy finish, the formula doesn’t shift and feather so your lips look immaculate all day long.
Long-wearing and weightless, this matte liquid lipstick is perfect for all-day wear. Venture into bold pink territory with this highly saturated colour. Its sensorial, lightweight texture applies like ink on the lips and dries down to lock in the colour for smudge-free wear. If you’re looking for a lipstick in neon pink, here’s your pick.
The Rose Quartz tint adds a healthy complexion to the lips and can be easily used in one swipe or doubled-up for a more intense finish. The watery-shine and soft melting texture are formulated to give your lips the look of a stained glass sheen. This lipstick is highly moisturising and luxuriously melts onto the lips for comfortable wear.
For a pink that has purple and brown undertones, this is the perfect pick. Daring, vibrant, and comfortable, this formula glides on super smooth with its superfruit cocktail of Pomegranate, Mango and Acai power oils.
Formulated with a special Pigment Infusion System, this lipstick hugs the lips with its creamy texture and has a superior colour dispersion. Ultra-nourishing and comfortable, the blend of aloe vera, jojoba, avocado, and babassu oil softens and hydrates the lips leaving it conditioned.