Best Lipstick Colors To Wear With Green Eyeshadow | Red Apple Lipstick
Green eyeshadow is a total showstopper - it is like a party for your eyes. Whether you have brown or hazel peepers, green eyeshadow is your BFF.
But wait, what about the lipstick? Ever stood in front of your mirror, green eyeshadow on point, but totally stumped on the lipstick front? You are not alone. Choosing the perfect lip color for green eyeshadow can feel as tricky as a cat in a yarn shop.
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Fear not, Red Apple Lipstick to the rescue. We are sharing all the secrets on the best lipstick shades to pair with green eyeshadow. Get ready to pucker up and perfect your green eyeshadow look with our top RAL lipstick picks.
Colors Complimentary to Green
If you look at a color wheel and find green, you will see red directly across from it. Next to each side of red, you will see the colors orange and purple or violet.
In color theory, this means that red complements green well. Shades of both orange and purple colors with reddish undertones also make great complementary colors for green.
We can use this same color theory to help choose lipstick shades that will complement green eyeshadow. With the right undertones, lipstick colors like coral, peach, brown, pink, red and berries can complement green eyeshadow looks beautifully.
Nude Lipstick & Green Eyeshadow
Green eyeshadow can be a bold color, especially when you wear shades like lime green, neon green or even dark green shimmer eyeshadow. When you wear bold eye makeup, the eyes become the focal point.
Keeping the rest of your makeup neutral, including lip color, is usually best. A nude lip color is a perfect lipstick pairing for green eyeshadow. Since the undertones in a peach lipstick complement green well, peachy nudes make a great nude lipstick choice. Depending on your skin tone, pinky nudes are also excellent options.
For more of a subtle pop of lip color yet still overall neutral, a caramel brown lipstick or brown nude shade will pair perfectly. You can also go for a light pink lipstick or a light, subtle coral lipstick shade.
Pink lipstick colors pair nicely with your cooler shades of green, emerald green eyeshadow for example. Coral and peach lipstick shades, on the other hand, are perfect with warmer shades of green, the ones with golden and yellow undertones.
What About Bold Lipstick? Can You Pair It with Green Eyeshadow?
If you prefer bold colors or want a sultrier lip color, some richer and bolder shades will work well too. While nude lipstick or lighter pink and coral lipstick shades are more common pairings, depending on the shade of green eyeshadow, there are other lipstick shades you can choose.
Pair green eyeshadow with a classic red lip for a more glamorous look. Red lipstick is quite bold on its own, so go for softer shades of green or use green as an accent color for the eyes, such as green eyeliner. Another great option is to pair a bold lip with a soft smokey eye makeup look using both brown and olive green eyeshadow colors.
Since both red and purple are complementary colors, burgundy and deep berry shades of lipstick also pair beautifully with softer olive green and golden green eyeshadow. For brighter colors such as neon green eyeshadow, try a deeper brown or rich chocolate brown lipstick shade for a vibrant, modern combo.
The 20 Best Lipstick Colors from RAL to Pair with Green Eyeshadow
Nudes
New York Lipstick
New York is a pink based nude shade that looks especially beautiful on cool or neutral skin tones, though anyone can rock it. It is everything you want in a neutral lipstick with no shimmer, a slight sheen, even wear and a velvety finish.
Ooh La La Lipstick
Ooh La La is a medium dark pinky brown with no shimmer, slightly pink and slightly brown yet simply gorgeous. This lipstick wears as a beautiful nude on medium and olive skin, leans more pink on dark skin, and on light skin it leans more brownish pink.
Whispers Lipstick
Whispers by Red Apple Lipstick is a beautiful refined rose beige lipstick shade that delivers a professional, polished look. Its creamy formula ensures smooth application and a very comfortable semi matte finish.
Naughty Lipstick
The perfect tan nude color with just a hint of an orange undertone. It leans more orange on light and cool skin types but leans tanner or brown, with a slight pink tint, on medium to dark skin and warm undertones. Perfect for everyday or smokey nighttime eye looks.
Oh My Guava Lipstick
A nude pink color that has less brown than most nudes but with more pink undertones. Perfect for daytime wear yet romantic enough to be paired with bold and smokey eyes at night.
Pinks
Audrey Lipstick
A soft, elegant and sophisticated neutral pink lipstick color. Audrey is timeless and perfect for many ages and skin tones. It makes an ideal your lips but better lipstick for light to medium pink base lip colors.
Day After Morocco Lipstick
An orangey brown pink tinted with a beige undertone. A spicy and saturated color that still feels somewhat understated at the same time.
Enchanting Lipstick
A gorgeous shade of rose pink with a bit of red and a bit of brown, creating a neutral lipstick that balances out the skin tone. On lighter skin, it looks more medium in hue, but on medium to dark skin it will look softer and pinker.
Extra Credit Lipstick
Meet Extra Credit - the color that proves you do not have to play it safe to look put together. This cool, vibrant pink adds instant brightness to your complexion, like the perfect lighting in lipstick form. Confident, fun and effortlessly flattering, Extra Credit was made for moments when you want to feel a little more alive, that post compliment glow and that yes, I did put in the extra effort energy. Extra moisturizing, creamy and comfortable, this gluten free, vegan lipstick glides on like silk, keeps lips feeling moisturized all day, and turns ordinary days into little victories, because you always deserve Extra Credit.
Reds
Appley Ever After Lipstick
Appley Ever After is a rich and sophisticated brick red gluten free lipstick that is not too bright and not too dark; it strikes a perfect middle and is very wearable. If you have been looking for the best red lipstick that will not turn pink and you have cool or neutral skin, Appley Ever After is the shade you have been searching for. It leans darker on medium to dark skin and looks more like a classic red on light to fair skin. This shade is best for cool and neutral skin and will not turn pink, while those with warm skin may prefer Barcelona, Strawberry Lips or Risque. The formula is shimmer free, nut free and fragrance free.
Risque Lipstick
A bright, warm toned red with orange undertones. It can be worn bold with more than one coat. The formula is creamy and moisturizing yet wears to a matte finish with no shimmer.
Strawberry Lips Lipstick
A gorgeous soft warm red lipstick that does not have any sparkle but does have a subtle shine. This sophisticated and versatile lip color can be worn sheer for a berry stained look or layered on for more depth. It looks bright on cool or very light skin and soft and warm on neutral to warm skin.
Orange/Corals
Brazilliant Lipstick
A beautiful light coral shade, pink with slight tangerine undertones and a gorgeous shimmer. On darker lips, it turns iridescent. On medium brown lips, it becomes a very light, supernatural looking pink. On pink lips, it deepens to a richer pink.
Coral Crush Lipstick
Coral Crush is the epitome of a true coral mix of pink and orange, the most requested color we have ever made in RAL history and now a classic coral in our line. It has a smooth satin finish that gives a lovely sheen without glitter, frost or shimmer, and looks beautiful on its own or paired with a pencil or gloss. This brilliant pop of color flatters anyone who loves warm orangey shades; it is less red than Firesign, brighter and more coral than Sweet Pea and more orange than Risque, so you can wear it bold or light for a versatile shade that lasts, in our Instant Color Formula for a long lasting, creamy finish with no scent, nuts or toxic ingredients.
Browns
Dark Roast Lipstick
Dark Roast is your 90s dream revived, a rich coffee inspired brown with warm red undertones that channels effortlessly cool barista energy, equal parts moody and modern. Swipe it on full for a classic deep espresso statement lip, or dot it on and blot it down for a softer brown warmth that feels relaxed and wearable. However you wear it, Dark Roast brings the kind of confidence that feels calm, cool and caffeinated, with a smooth, creamy, non drying vegan and gluten free formula that feels as indulgent as your favorite latte and twice as satisfying.
Knock Out Lipstick
A beautiful and unique shade of plum brown that can be worn at various intensity levels. Wear it deep and dark with several coats or lightly for a gorgeous plum brown stain.
Ooh La La Lipstick
Ooh La La is a medium dark pinky brown with no shimmer, slightly pink and slightly brown yet simply gorgeous. This lipstick wears as a beautiful nude on medium and olive skin, leans more pink on dark skin, and on light skin it leans more brownish pink.
Berries
Fierce Lipstick
A deep Bordeaux red lipstick with rich purple and chocolatey undertones. Apply it lightly for a beautiful reddish maroon lip stain or build it up for a lush and bold lip.
Plum Sexy Crazy Lipstick
A deep and dark berry lipstick that is a multi dimensional red plum color with golden shimmer. Apply one coat for a sheer berry tone or multiple layers for a rich, warm golden plum color.
FAQs
How do I choose a lipstick shade to wear with green eyeshadow?
Start with the tone of your green. Soft sage and olive greens love nude and pink based shades like New York or Whispers. Brighter greens pair well with warm corals, while deep emerald looks gorgeous with brick reds and soft berries.
Can I wear bold lipstick with green eyeshadow, or should I stay nude?
You can absolutely wear a bold lip with green eyeshadow, you just want balance. Keep your green a touch softer on the lid, then let a statement shade like Appley Ever After or Dark Roast take center stage on the lips.
Which Red Apple Lipstick shades are the most foolproof with green eyeshadow?
For easy pairings, reach for soft nudes and pinks like New York, Ooh La La and Whispers. For a playful pop, Coral Crush looks amazing with warm greens, while berries like Fierce glam up deeper olive tones.
How can I make my green eyeshadow and lipstick last longer?
Prep both lids and lips. Use an eye primer under your green shadow and build color in thin layers. On lips, apply your lipstick, blot once with tissue, then add a second light layer. This keeps color vivid without feeling heavy or dry.
Quick recap
- Green eyeshadow loves peachy, pink and coral based nudes that keep the focus on your eyes.
- Softer greens pair beautifully with neutrals, while brighter or neon greens can handle deeper berries and browns.
- For the most flattering look, choose one feature to keep bold and let the rest of your makeup stay soft and balanced.