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“You want a nude that is not lighter than your lips, but one that is a similar colour to your lips. In darker skin tones that will naturally be one (depending on how dark you are) that goes from a rosy brown, to brown, to chocolate tones. I personally think they look the most lovely when they have a creamy, yet ‘flat’ texture, not glossy and definitely with no shimmer.” she adds
Undertones can be broken down into three main categories – cool, neutral and warm. Those with cool undertones tend to have a rosy tinge to their skin, those with warm undertones will have a golden or yellow tinge to their skin, and neutral is somewhere in between.
Emolyne adds: “I always encourage my clients to test and see whether they are a cool, warm or neutral undertone, as this helps them discover the shades that suit their skin tone without looking dull. I feel it is key to identify what tonal shades are the most flattering for you, to make you feel confident when rocking a nude lip.”
While this may sound slightly confusing, there are a few quick and easy ways to tell at-home. Look at the colour of any visible veins. Are they purply blue, or green? If they’re the former, you probably have cool undertones, and if they’re the latter, you probably have warm undertones.
“I also recommend testing shades in natural lighting and experimenting with different tones to help pinpoint your perfect match. If ever in doubt, I always look for a nude which enhances my natural lip colour to give me an effortless look. For darker skin tones like myself, I love using nude lipsticks with warm undertones such as rich browns, warm peaches, or deep terracottas. These shades harmonise with the natural undertones of darker skin, creating an immediate sense of being pulled together.” adds Emolyne.