Best Berry Lipstick for My Skin Tone. We compare 8 Skin Tones  

Ever ask “What’s the best berry lipstick for my skin tone?” Ask the lipstick company of course. Here we cover 8 skin tone types and many berry lipsticks.  

We’ve all been there—standing in front of a bewildering array of lipstick shades, trying to figure out which one will truly make our pout pop.

One bad purchase can lead to a berry lipstick shade that leaves us feeling more ‘meh’ than marvelous. But fear not beauties! I’ve cracked the code to unlock your best berry lipstick.

Every women should have a least one good berry lip color. They are gorgeous whether bold or subtle.  

A berry lip is easy on a wide range of skin tones. This is why a berry lipstick is a must in your makeup collection. As a makeup artist, I know just how easy Berry is to wear – and the fact that the shade fits many occasions and events.

Know Your Skin Tone

The key to rocking berry lips is choosing the right lip color. The perfect berry color, for the perfect berry pout, willcomplement your skin tone* as well as your skin’s undertones*.  

*Skin Tone- the skin’s overall surface color. (Fair/Light, Medium, Olive, or Dark.) 

*Skin Undertone- the color tone underneath your skin.   

• Cool (Pink) Undertone- if your veins appear to be blue or purple.  
• Warm (Yellow) Undertone- if your veins appear to be green.  
• Neutral Undertone- if your veins appear to be both blue and green. Or if you cannot tell if they are either blue or green, you most likely have a neutral undertone.   

Berry lipsticks are normally seen as a fall/winter trend, but professional makeup artist Jennifer Viveiros says Berry Lips are totally on-trend in spring! Another reason to rock a berry lip color, it’s so versatile that it will work year-round. Keep on reading to find out what is the best berry lipstick for your skin tone.   

Fair/Light Skin Tones  

Fair/Light skin tones are the lightest there are. Those with a Fair complexion fall in the lightest end of the range. When it comes to makeup, in general, lighter complexions will look best wearing soft and subtle colors. Avoid anything too dark and heavy when choosing berry lipsticks.  

Berry Lipsticks For Fair/ Light Skin With Warm Undertones:  

The perfect shade of berry for lighter warm complexions will be lighter and warmer berry colors. Look for vibrant warm-toned berries rather than deeper and darker colors.   

Red Apple Lipstick Gorgeous Berry Lip Shade Suggestions For Fair Skin/Warm Undertone: 

Berry Blast– a super flattering color that looks dark in the tube but goes on like a light berry stain. It has a slight shimmer and can be applied dark or light.  

Plum Sexy Crazy– a deep, multi-dimensional red plum color that has golden shimmer.  Apply this lipstick with just one coat for a sheer berry tone.  

Berry Lipsticks For Fair/ Light Skin With Cool Undertones:  

Those with cool undertones to their skin should look for cooler berry lipstick tones, berry colors that have a blue undertone to them. Think of plums and wines, but just go for a shade that is light or even sheer.   

RAL Lipstick Suggestions: 

Boys N Berries– a super fun violet/fuchsia blend with pretty silver glitter sparkles. It can be applied sheer or layered on to intensify the look.  

Mayberry– medium depth, dusty rose mauve with a cool-toned berry undertone and a slight micro-shimmer. The perfect berry shade for lighter skin tones, it isn’t too dark or too bright.  

Vogue– a classic, berry-toned lipstick with a hint of sparkle to it and lots of shine. Start sheer with a single coat and build the intensity with each additional swipe.  

Medium Skin Tones  

Medium skin tones can fall anywhere from light-medium to olive, to tan complexions. This skin tone range has a lot of flexibility when it comes to makeup, specifically when it comes to wearing lipstick. Many berry shades will look great, whether lighter and brighter or deeper and richer.  

Berry Lipsticks For Medium/Neutral Skin with Warm Undertones:  

For medium warm complexions, wear warm-toned berry colors on the lips, just nothing too light. The most flattering berries will be those richer and deeper ones that are not too dark. Think of colors like raspberry, those are perfect for warm medium skin tones.  

RAL Lipstick Suggestions: 

Fierce– deep Bordeaux red lipstick with rich purple and chocolatey undertones. Apply lightly for a beautiful reddish maroon lip stain or build it up for more richness and intensity.  

Hibiscus– a luscious and vibrant true raspberry color. A deep, berry pink with a hint of red.   

Petal to the Metal– a pigmented rosy/mauve medium pink with hints of berry and a slight shimmer. Because it has a warm overtone and cool undertone, it works on both those with warm and cool undertones.  

Plum Sexy Crazy– a deep, red plum color that has golden shimmer. Apply it with multiple layers for a rich, warm golden plum color.  

Power Potion– a richly saturated purple plum color with a pinky-red undertone.  

Berry Lipsticks For Medium/Neutral Skin with Cool Undertones:  

To achieve the perfect lips, those with cool undertones should look for a berry lipstick shade that is a deeper cool-toned color. Plum berry lip colors, in particular, will look gorgeous on cooler medium complexions.  

RAL Lipstick Suggestions: 

Boys N Berries– fun violet/fuchsia blend with pretty silver glitter sparkles. Layer it on for the perfect intensity.  

Mauve Me– plum-red with a little shimmer.  

Wine & Dandy– a beautiful wine color with more purple tones rather than brown. If you prefer a simple wine stain, apply with our lip brush, then blot, for a beautiful light berry color. 

Dark Skin Tones  

Both dark skin tones and deep skin tones fall under this category. They are the darkest to deepest of complexions. Those with a darker complexion will look the best wearing richer and darker shades on the lips. These can be richer bright shades or deeper darker ones.   

Berry Lipsticks For Dark Skin Tones With Warm Undertones:   

A deeper and darker warm-toned berry shade will be most flattering on these complexions. Makeup looks with cranberry lips will look great as well!  

RAL Lipstick Suggestions: 

Fierce– deep Bordeaux red lipstick with purple and chocolatey undertones.  

Power Potion– a richly saturated purple plum color with a pinky-red undertone.  

Berry Lipsticks For Dark Skin Tones With Cool Undertones  

The best berry lipsticks to wear will be those deeper, darker, and richer shades of cool-toned berries. Play around with finishes too, try shimmery colors for stunning berry lips.  

RAL Lipstick Suggestions: 

Fierce– deep Bordeaux red lipstick with purple and chocolatey undertones. Looks great on any undertone.   

Wine & Dandy– a beautiful wine color with more purple tones rather than brown.  

Olive Skin Tones  

Olive skin usually falls in the medium to darker range, but with a green tone to the overall complexion. Like the rest of the skin tones, it can lean either cool, warm, or neutral in undertone.    

Because of the green tones in the skin, olive complexions have a wider range to play with as many berry colors will look great. After all, purple colors are complementary to green on the color wheel chart.   

Berry Lipsticks for Olive Skin Tones With Warm Undertones:  

Go for brighter and vibrant lips. Look for warmer toned purple and berry shades. Berries with more of an orange undertone to them will look amazing.  

Some RAL Suggestions: 

Hibiscus– a deep, luscious, vibrant, berry pink with a hint of red.  

Plum Sexy Crazy– a deep, red plum color that has golden shimmer.  

Power Potion– a richly saturated purple plum color with a pinky-red undertone.  

Berry Lipsticks for Olive Skin Tones With Cool Undertones:  

Deeper and richer colored lips will look best. Look for more blue-based plum colors. However, a deeper and richer shade of raspberry will also work well.  

Some RAL Suggestions: 

Fierce– deep Bordeaux red lipstick with rich purple and chocolatey undertones.  

Wine & Dandy– a beautiful rich wine color with more purple tones rather than brown.  

For those with neutral undertones, no we did not forget about you. Because you have a mix of both warm and cool undertones, you can choose from both the cool and warm undertone shade choices as they will most likely work well for you. Just choose according to your particular skin tone range.   

Frequently Asked Questions:  

What skin tone looks good in berry lipstick?  

Any skin tone can look good in berry lipsticks, it’s all about picking the perfect shade of berry. This article will help you do just that.   

Is berry a warm or cool color?  

Berry, in general, is more of a cool color. When it comes to makeup and lip color, there are many types of berries, some that lean cool and some that lean warm.   

How do you choose a berry lipstick?  

You want to consider 2 things, your skin tone and even more important, your skin’s undertone. Read this article to help you choose the right berry shade.