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How to Choose Lipstick Shade: A Guide to Find a Suitable Shade for Your Skin Tone

From lipstick shades for fair skin to lipstick shades for dark Indian skin, this guide helps you pick the perfect colour every time.

Shivani Pathak

Shivani Pathak

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There's something almost magical about the right lipstick. One swipe can brighten your face, bring focus to your smile, and instantly elevate your entire look. But with shelves full of nudes, pinks, reds, browns, and berries, choosing the shade that suits you can feel, well, confusing. This guide breaks it down simply — from identifying your undertone to understanding finishes, skin tone shade suggestions, and how to pick lipstick for different occasions. By the end, you'll know how to choose lipstick shade that's right for you confidently and find colours that feel like you.

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Shivani Pathak

Shivani Pathak

Sr. Copywriter, BB Team

Shivani Pathak is a Mumbai-based lifestyle writer with four years of experience in digital media. She has a master's in journalism from Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication. She has written across a diverse range of formats, including digital features, interviews, trend stories, personal essays, and listicles. Her work has appeared in publications such as Tweak India, Luxebook, DNA, Mongabay, and IndiaSpend. When she's not writing and obsessing over sentence structures, you can find her buried in a book with a cup of coffee by her side. Connect with her on Instagram: @shivaniipathak

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