The notoriously tricky shade either works with your skin tone or against it.
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The notoriously tricky shade either works with your skin tone or against it. Learn from these celebrities who have turned wearing it into an art.
"To make a pale beige lipstick work, pair it with stronger brows and heavier eye makeup. And go for a satin or glossy finish – matte makes your makeup look flat."
Ming Xi
Her skin tone: Fair Asian
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1 Nars Satin Lip Pencil in Biscayne Park, $38.
2 Cle de Peau Beaute Lipstick in Lotus Flower, $92.
3 Chanel Rouge Coco Ultra Hydrating Lip Colour in #468 Michele, $52.
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Margot Robbie
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1 Nudestix Intense Matte Lip & Cheek Pencil in Purity, $37.
2 Chanel Jumbo Longwear Matte Lip Crayon in #257 Discretion, $52.
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"A Barbie-pink or dusty mauve on your cheeks works better than a warm, rosy shade and makes you look less orangey. "
Zendaya
Her skin tone: Tanned and bronzy
What to use: To bring out sun-kissed skin like Zendaya’s, use a pink and/ or coral nude lipstick slightly lighter than your skin tone to brighten it up. Pick a finish with a slight sheen.
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1 Etude House Shine Chic Lip Lacquer in Misty Silhouette, $19.90.
2 Too Faced Lip Injection Glossy Juicy Color Plumping Lip Gloss in Spice Girl, $34.
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Constance Wu
Her skin tone: Medium
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1 Sisley Le Phyto Rouge in #12 Beige Bali, $68.
2 3ina The Chubby Lipstick in #115, $19.
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Priyanka Chopra
Her skin tone: Dark and rich
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"To help deeper skin tones look radiant, avoid yellowish or earthy colours. Instead, wear pink, bright brown and beige to counter sallowness."
1 Decorte The Rouge Matte Lip Stick in BE354, $48.
2 Tom Ford Beauty Boys & Girls Lip Color in Bradley, $50.
3 Hera Rouge Holic Cream in #420 Clair Beige, $45.