The Best Pink, Red, and Neutral Lipsticks for Fall
You know those head-turning lip colors-the ones that make you stop a strange woman on the street and ask what shade she's wearing? Chances are she's figured out the perfect complement to her skin tone. "Even bright, bold shades can be as easy to wear as a neutral when they're just the right hue," says makeup artist Andrew Sotomayor. To really play up the complexion-flattering power of the perfect color, pick a matte finish that reads as more saturated and extra impactful.
For personalized fall makeup inspo, watch expert-matched matte neutrals, pinks, and reds in action above. Love a shade you see? Here's your cheat sheet for which Clinique Pop Matte Lip Colour + Primer and Clinique Pop Liquid Matte Lip Colour + Primer are worn by which skin tones:
DEEP:
"The neutral and red here are in the warm family to match the her skin tone, but the pink is more on the cool side," says Sotomayor. "Sometimes the best color is one that contrasts with your skin tone, so it makes your complexion pop too."
Clinique Pop Matte in Clove Pop (neutral), Pop Matte in Shock Pop (pink), and Pop Matte in Bold Pop (red).
MEDIUM DARK:
"Pick neutrals that are warm-like a terracotta color-to keep them from appearing gray," advises Sotomayor. "Look for colors you would use for a light blush or bronzer."
Clinique Pop Matte in Beach Pop (neutral), Pop Matte in Coral Pop (pink), and Pop Matte in Icon Pop (red).
MEDIUM:
"What I love about this true red, is it actually works on every skin tone," explains Sotomayor. "It's neither too blue nor too orange-think of the primary red you saw when you were first learning about colors."
Clinique Pop Matte in Blushing Pop (neutral), Pop Liquid Matte in Petal Pop (pink), and Pop Liquid Matte in Flame Pop (red).
FAIR:
"Generally pink is hard for redheads, but this fuchsia is strong, bright, and confident," says Sotomayor. "This shade is as dressy as a red, but more playful and perfect for day time."
Clinique Pop Liquid Matte in Cake Pop (neutral), Pop Matte in Mod Pop (pink), and Pop Matte in Ruby Pop (red).
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