The notoriously tricky shade either works with your skin tone or against it.
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
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.
Margot Robbie
1 Nudestix Intense Matte Lip & Cheek Pencil in Purity, $37.
2 Chanel Jumbo Longwear Matte Lip Crayon in #257 Discretion, $52.
"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.
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.
Constance Wu
Her skin tone: Medium
1 Sisley Le Phyto Rouge in #12 Beige Bali, $68.
2 3ina The Chubby Lipstick in #115, $19.
Priyanka Chopra
Her skin tone: Dark and rich
"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.