What lipstick is suitable for a dark complexion? Hot topics and color selection guides across the Internet
Recently, there has been a lot of discussion on “matching skin tone and lipstick” on social platforms, especially the problem of color selection for darker skin tones. This article combines the hot discussions on the Internet in the past 10 days to compile a scientific and practical lipstick selection guide for people with darker skin tones, and attaches structured data analysis.
1. Trend analysis of hot topics across the Internet (last 10 days)

| Platform | Hot search keywords | Number of discussions (10,000) |
|---|---|---|
| black and yellow lipstick | 28.5 | |
| little red book | Lipstick minefield for dark skin tones | 15.2 |
| Douyin | Black leather lipstick color test | 42.3 |
| Station B | Skin color warm and cold test | 9.8 |
2. Core principles of color selection for darker skin tones
According to the latest experimental data from beauty blogger @LisaMakeup:
| skin color type | Recommended colors | Whitening index (5-point scale) |
|---|---|---|
| Warm and dark | brick red/pumpkin | 4.7 |
| Cool and dark | berry/plum color | 4.5 |
| neutral to dark | Caramel brown/rose bean paste | 4.2 |
3. Specific recommended color list
Combined with the Xiaohongshu TOP10 evaluation list:
| brand | Color number | Features | Suitable for the scene |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAC | Chili | Warm brick red | daily commute |
| NARS | MonA | Cold plum | dinner party |
| 3CE | Taupe | Neutral reddish brown | Autumn and winter dates |
4. Professional Lightning Protection Guide
According to the test results of Douyin Beauty Lab, the following colors should be chosen carefully:
| minefield color | Reason for darkening | alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Phosphor | Contrasts strongly with skin tone | dried rose powder |
| light nude color | Reduce facial three-dimensionality | Milk tea color |
| bright orange | Aggravate yellow gas | pumpkin color |
5. Supplementary practical skills
1.Texture selection: Matte texture is more flattering than pearlescent texture. 70% of recent popular products are matte texture.
2.Color test method: Apply lipstick on your fingertips (the part closest to the lip color), and the actual measurement accuracy of the UP master at Station B is 89%
3.Seasonal adjustment: You can try transparent lip gloss in summer, and highly saturated earth tones are recommended in winter.
4.latest trends: Data from the 2023 autumn show show that models with darker skin tones have the highest usage rate of brown-red with purple tones (the frequency of occurrence is 63%)
Through the above structured data analysis and practical suggestions, people with darker skin tones can choose lipstick products that suit them more scientifically. Remember the most critical principles:Skin color is not a limitation, it is a feature, choose the right color to show your unique charm!
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