Who looks good in brown lipstick?

Human skin colour spectrum

Olive skin is a human skin colour spectrum. It is often associated with pigmentation in the Type III[1][2] to Type IV and Type V ranges of the Fitzpatrick scale.[3][4] It generally refers to moderate or lighter tan or brownish skin, and it is often described as having tan, brown, cream, greenish, yellowish, or golden undertones.[5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13]

People with olive skin can sometimes become paler if their sun exposure is limited. However, lighter olive skin still tans more easily than light skin does, and generally still retains notable yellow or greenish undertones.[14][15][16]

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Type III pigmentation is frequent among populations from the Mediterranean region, Southern Europe, the Near East and West Asia, parts of the Americas, and East and Central Asia.[17][1][18][19] It ranges from cream or dark cream to darker olive[2] or light brown skin tones.[20] This skin type sometimes burns and tans gradually, but always tans.[20][2]

Type IV pigmentation is frequent among some populations from the Mediterranean, including Southern Europe, North Africa and the Middle East; South Asia, Austronesia, and Latin America.[21][17][3][22] It ranges from brownish or darker olive[4] to moderate brown, typical Mediterranean skin tones.[23] This skin type rarely burns and tans easily.[20]

Type V pigmentation is frequent among populations from the Middle East,[20] parts of the Mediterranean, North Africa,[24] parts of Latin America,[3] and South Asia.[25] It ranges from olive[4] to dark tan, Middle Eastern skin tones.[20] This skin type very rarely burns and tans quite easily.[20]

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Posted on October 18 2023

It’s no secret that ‘90s makeup trends have made their way back onto the beauty scene after being seen all over the runways and on the faces of your favorite celebrities over the past few year, and brown lipstick has come knocking.

Brown feels like a fresh switch back to neutrals, and is a universally flattering shade that complements all skin tones. Because it’s an earth tone, the color warms up any complexion—but the shade you choose definitely still matters. Avoid picking a hue that is too close to your skin color so that you don’t look washed out. Fair and light skin tones look best in a taupe or pink brown tone, medium and olive skin tones would want a product with red undertones or a more vampy chocolate shade, and dark skin tones should reach for a muted coffee brown or tan hue. When it comes to the finish of the lipstick, a matte finish often works best for darker shades, while lighter browns pop when they have a glossy finish. But you should feel free to experiment with the shades and finishes you prefer—this trend is all about stepping out of your beauty comfort zone so the rules aren’t hard and fast.

And when it comes to tips for applying the standout shade, prepping your pout is key. Always apply a lip primer or concealer on your lips before your lipstick to ensure that the color stays on your lips and doesn’t transfer. Using a lip liner in tandem with your lipstick or as a base is also helpful in getting a precise application, which is important when wearing such a standout shade. Keep the rest of your makeup simple and modern and choose products in the same warm, earthy tones for your eyes and cheeks. Make sure to add some bronzer or highlighter for dimension.

Shop our favorite brown shades below.

1. Clay

   cool muted brownish plum

2. Rapture

   matte red brown

3. Sin

   gold frosted reddish brown

4. Taupe

   honey beige pink

5. Tempest

   silvery bronze gloss with cool shimmer

6. Walnut

   warm red brown

7. Matte Spice

   deep brown berry

8. Caramel

   rich caramel brown gloss

9. Chocolate Cherry

   dark reddish brown

10. Matte Cerise

    creamy mauve brown

11. Patinawarm frosted champagne tan

    warm frosted champagne tan

12. Maple Shimmer

    : shimmering reddish brown

13. Venus

    : pink chocolate gloss