Best Lipsticks for Olive Skin: Deep Red, Warm Rosy Pink, and Bold Berry | Red Apple Lipstick
Olive skin is incredibly versatile, and the right lipstick can make your whole face look brighter and more balanced. If you want a simple, reliable starting point, build your lineup around three essentials: a deep red, a warm rosy pink, and a bold berry. These are the shades you will reach for again and again.
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The 3 Best Lipstick Shades for Olive Skin
Start with these three shades and you will cover nearly every occasion: everyday polish, date night, and full glam. If your overall look is similar to Tanya (pictured above in the original post), these will all be strong choices.
Why Are These The Best Lipsticks For Olive Skin?
Neutral olive skintones can wear a wide range of colors, but these three shades are the best place to start. Your makeup bag would not be complete without a deep red, a warm rosy pink, and a bold berry lipstick.
When choosing lipsticks for someone with a similar look as Tanya, we are focused on highlighting features. Think about highlighting your skin tone, hair color, eye color, and base lip color. The great thing about these colors is you will likely be able to still wear them as your features change over time, like less pigmented base lip color or salt and pepper hair.
Quick shade logic for olive skin
- Deep red adds instant definition and looks classic on olive complexions.
- Warm rosy pink is the easiest everyday lift for neutral olive undertones.
- Bold berry brings contrast and makes eyes and teeth stand out beautifully.
Base Lip Color: The Trick That Makes Every Shade Look Better
Your base lip color is the color your lips naturally are with nothing on them. This matters because our cruelty free lipsticks are designed to blend with your natural lip color, not completely cover it up. So the same lipstick will look different on someone with a brown base lip color versus someone with a pink base lip color.
For reference, Tanya’s base lip color is a light purple. Knowing your base lip color helps you find shades that are just a touch deeper for that “my lips but better” look, a timeless everyday lipstick that makes you look pulled together without trying too hard.
Checkout More Makeup For Olive Skin
You might be wondering what other makeup will look amazing on your olive skin. Below, you will find lip pencils that pair perfectly with your lipstick choices, plus gloss options that look beautiful on their own or layered. Blush is a game changer for olive skin, too. The shade Tango is a standout for olive tones, and you can also look amazing in Gotta Glow or M’Lady depending on your undertone.
Tip: If you are wearing the bold berry lipstick, keep cheeks soft and warm. If you are wearing the deep red, a warm peachy blush can make olive skin look instantly energized.
Why Should I Wear Red Apple Lipstick?
Because you have never worn a lipstick this good before. It glides on smooth and feels ultra creamy and moisturizing, and there are thousands of five star reviews waiting for you to read. For 10 years, Red Apple has specialized in clean, vegan, cruelty free and gluten free makeup for lips, eyes, and cheeks.
If you have been searching for makeup with the right blend of performance, quality ingredients, non-toxic standards, and cruelty free values, we made this for you. If you are new here, welcome. We love helping you find the perfect shades. If you want personalized suggestions, email our beauty advisors and we will help.
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FAQs
What lipstick undertones look best on olive skin?
Neutral olive skin can wear a wide range, but warm rosy pinks, rich reds, and berries tend to look especially flattering because they add contrast without turning ashy or neon.
Why does the same lipstick look different from person to person?
Your base lip color matters. Since our lipsticks are designed to blend with your natural lip color rather than fully cover it, the final result will shift depending on whether your lips lean pink, brown, or purple.
How do I choose an everyday “my lips but better” shade?
Look for a shade that is just slightly deeper than your natural lip tone. That small shift gives definition and polish while still looking effortless and natural.
Is there a safety net if I pick the wrong shade?
Yes. You can shop with confidence because of our 6 month open-container return policy.
Quick recap
- Build your olive-skin lipstick wardrobe around a deep red, warm rosy pink, and bold berry.
- Use your base lip color to predict how a shade will show up on you.
- Need help picking? Email our beauty advisors for personalized shade suggestions.
