Best lipstick shades for dusky skin tones

Best Lipstick Shades for Dusky Skin Tones

A girl can never have too many lipsticks! This statement is like the bible to every single girl out there who loves her make up and adores her lipsticks. When it comes to lipsticks and any colour and any texture works like a magic for us. 

But, at times it is extremely refreshing to wear lip shades that suit our skin tone. And, we are here to suggest a few shades of lipstick for dusky skin. Choosing the right lipstick shades for dark skin is like a little treasure hunt because shades that complement a dusky beauty is a little rare to find. But don’t worry we are here with few of the best lipstick shades for dusky skin from Iba Cosmetics. 

How to choose the perfect lipstick shade for dusky skin tone?

Testing a product before buying is always a wise choice! The same works for a lipstick as well. The best way to choose the right lipstick is by swatching it all on your lips directly because the tone and texture of your lips is completely different from that of your hand and body. In case your favourite brand’s shade isn’t available at a store then you can always check out there Instagram handle and look out for shade swatch videos and images that haven’t been edited. You might not get the exact shade but you’re going to get the closest idea and won’t get something absolutely different. 

Burgundy Blush 

The first one is the burgundy blush which gives the ultimate Morticia Addams vibes! This shade is a beautiful burgundy with a pinkish undertone, just perfect for someone who is dusky. This shade is just perfect for all your festive occasions and evening hangout or a cocktail party. 

Burgundy Blush

 

Pink Diva 

If you are looking for a nude lipstick for dusky skin which has a pink under tone then this lipstick is just perfect for you. Pink diva is another lipstick shade from the liquid lipstick range and it has the perfect dude pink shade for a dusky beauty. The texture of this liquid lipstick is extremely light and comfortable to wear for a daily basis. 

Pink Diva

Caramel Nude

The next nude lipstick shade for dusky skin is the caramel nude shade on from the same liquid lipstick range. This nude lipstick shade is just the perfect nude lipstick for dusky skin because this has a mild light brownish undertone which is just perfect for your daily work wear or any other household chore run. This nude lipstick for dusky skin can also be used like a contour which makes it a perfect selection. 

Caramel Nude

 

Dinner Date 

This shade is from the latest Ultra Matte Edition, and it is the perfect shade of red for someone who has dusky skin tone. This lip shade is just perfect for the wedding season and also for all those dinner dates with your special one. This red shade has a nice maroonish undertone which is just the shade that compliments perfectly with someone with dusky skin tone.

Dinner Date

 

Café Latte 

This shade is also from the ultra-matte range and the shade could be listed as one of the best nude lipsticks for dusky skin. This shade is a beautiful toffee brown shade with a nice hint of caramel, just perfect for your daily wear and work wear. This shade can also be used like a contour as well as like a bronzer when mixed with a little bit of highlighter.

Café Latte

 

Pick Me Up 

Now this shade is another beautiful nude lipstick for dusky skin with a beautiful violet undertone. If you are someone who likes to pick shades with a mauve or lavender undertone then this shade is just perfect for you. These ultra-matte lipsticks are extremely comfortable to wear and will last the entire day.

Pick Me Up

 

Toffee Brown 

Another beautiful brown shade from the long-lasting matte range that is a perfect lipstick colour for dark skin. This shade compliments well for no make-up make up look for someone with dusky skin tone. This lipstick shade can also be used for your eyeshadow if you are planning on wearing a smoky eye look mixed with a little bit of grey and brown.

Berry Punch 

This lipstick shade is another great pick for someone looking for a perfect maroon lipstick for dusky skin. This lipstick is very smooth on the lips and is extremely comfortable to wear on a daily basis. The shade of this lipstick has a beautiful berry undertone which can also be used like a blush.

Berry Punch

 

Urban Red 

Lastly, we have the Urban Red shade which is another gorgeous red shade for dusky skin tone. In fact this red is so pretty that it would complement anyone with any skin tone. This shade truly screams of diva vibes and is great for wedding functions, evening occasions and parties and also for days when you want to look like a boss babe at work. 

Urban Red

Get your vanity sorted with this lipstick shades for dusky skin and you are perfectly sorted for your work where, wedding season, parties and date nights.

FAQs

What color lipstick is best for dusky skin?

Dusky skin is the perfect canvas for lipsticks of all kinds - pinks, reds, browns and one can wear them all with aplomb. But if you are not feeling too experimental, try subtle nude pink-brown shades for everyday wear and also a brown-red variant for night occasions.

Which skin tone is dusky?

There are of course different ways to define skin tone, for example, the Fitzpatrick scale is a frequently used and quoted scale. However, for normal purposes, skin tones are fair, light, medium and dark. Starting with fair which is quite pale and borders on a light peach-pink complexion, dusky is often the darkest in the spectrum with caramel or cinnamon like shades. 

Is red lipstick good for dusky skin?

Yes, red lipstick looks very good with dusky skin - you can try out the shade “Dinner Date” from Iba’s Ultra Matte Lipstick range and it really brings out the luminosity in the skin for any occasion. Wear red without any reservations and own the room!