A red lip is the ultimate in timeless romance, adding a shot of glamour in one slick - the perfect finishing touch to a Valentine’s Day look. But with endless shades to choose from, finding the one can feel daunting. The secret? Understanding the shades that work with your individual skin tone.
Fair skin with cool undertones shines in blue-based reds; think classic cherry or deep cranberry, to enhance your complexion. Those with warmer undertones will find orange-leaning reds, like poppy or tomato, work well.

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Medium and olive complexions can embrace richer-toned reds. If you lean cool, opt for berry or true reds to balance your natural tones. Warmer undertones suit terracotta, rust, or fiery reds that compliment golden complexions.

Deeper skin tones glow in bold, high-impact reds. Cool undertones in wine or deep ruby, while warmer tones are enhanced by spicy reds; think cinnamon or reddy oranges. Ultra-deep complexions can go for intense, blue-based reds or oxblood shades for the ultimate statement.

For a foolproof match, test shades in natural light and always consider your overall colouring - your hair, eye colour, and outfit choice when choosing your shade. We’ve selected an edit of 9 shades to suit all skin tones, plus three lip treatments to prep the perfect pout.