How to Find the Perfect Red Lipstick For Your Skin Tone

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As the leaves start to change, we swap out our sandals for boots, breezy dresses for cozy sweaters, and tinted balms for the perfect red lipstick. With so many options available, finding your signature shade can be a tricky task. Luckily, there's an easy way to find your right shade of red: knowing your skin tone. Start by looking at your veins. If they're blue, your undertone is cool; if they're green, you have a warm undertone. Similarly, silver jewelry looks best on cool undertones, while gold jewelry complements warm undertones. Continue scrolling to find your skin's signature shade from e.l.f. Cosmetics' SRSLY Satin Lipstick collection and welcome the new season with a single swipe.

Dark Skin With Cool Undertones
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Dark Skin With Cool Undertones

Intense red shades really pop against darker skin tones. Blue hues and berry shades, like SRSLY Satin Lipstick ($3) in Sugarplum, are great for people with cool undertones.

Dark Skin With Warm Undertones
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Dark Skin With Warm Undertones

A wine-colored red is flattering against warmer skin tones. Test out a deep, earthy shade like this SRSLY Satin Lipstick ($3) in Cider.

Medium Skin With Cool Undertones
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Medium Skin With Cool Undertones

Blue-based reds look best on medium skin tones. A classic red, like this SRSLY Satin Lipstick ($3) in Cherry, will enhance cooler complexions.

Medium Skin With Warm Undertones
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Medium Skin With Warm Undertones

Corals and orange hues will complement medium skin with warm undertones. This SRSLY Satin Lipstick ($3) in Persimmon is a great option.

Fair Skin With Cool Undertones
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Fair Skin With Cool Undertones

People with cool undertones can opt for rich, blueish hues. Try out this jewel-toned SRSLY Satin Lipstick ($3) in Raspberry.

Fair Skin With Warm Undertones
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Fair Skin With Warm Undertones

Orange-based reds enhance warm undertones in people with fair skin. Pick up a bright red shade like this SRSLY Satin Lipstick ($3) in Pepper.