As soon as the weather crisps up, you’ll find me incorporating brown lipstick into my everyday fall makeup routine, and after years of collecting the shade, I have too many of them to count. From warm-toned hues, to metallic lip colors and brown lip liners, the shade is a lot more versatile than meets the eye. Here, we’re breaking down what to look for when shopping for a brown lipstick, how to choose the right shade based on your undertones and preferences, plus other makeup tips.
What to look for when shopping for brown lipstick The makeup artists we spoke to recommend looking for formulas with heavy pigmentation and a long-lasting finish. I want the color to be consistent and not patchy, which can happen with a lot of brown lipsticks,” says Spickard. Brown lipsticks (or glosses) also come in a variety of finishes—matte, glossy, shimmery, or metallic.
Do undertones matter in brown lipstick? Choosing a brown lipstick for you highly depends on the undertone, not of your skin but of the lipstick itself, says to Tim Quinn, a celebrity makeup artist and founder of Halo 42.”Brown can lean golden, peach, rose, red, or mauve, and that little shift changes everything. I’m less interested in a strict rule about who can wear which shade than in finding harmony with the skin, cheeks, and eyes,” he says.
If a brown makes you look dull or tired, try one with a little more rose or warmth and see what happens. How to choose a brown lipstick for your complexion and style Similar to finding the right complexion products for your routine, finding the right brown lipstick comes down to choosing a hue that will work with your undertones. You can also choose a brown lipstick based on the vibe you’re going for, as a cool-toned hue can give you a nostalgic ’90s finish, while something warmer like a chocolate brown can read more autumnal and rich.
Professional makeup artist Jonet Williamson also offers up a tip if you’re new to wearing brown lipstick: “Opting for shades that can be worn more sheer versus full-on opaque may be a more comfortable place to start, which is why I always recommend Glossier Ultralip in Crest because it’s easy to sheer out, or you can make it more opaque with a few layers—it also suits a ton of complexions.” How to wear brown lipstick While it’s completely up to preference on how you want to wear your brown lip, makeup artists have a few thoughts on how they’d style the look. I think the monochromatic look makes so much sense with brown lipstick. Think toasty-girl fall,” says Spickard.
Pollara agrees and notes that, honestly, any type of eye makeup looks good with a brown lip. Spickard also recommends using a brown lip liner before application to get the most precise look. Ahead, the best brown lipsticks to shop according to undertone, finish and texture.
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