Shopping for lipstick can be a hard task, especially when shopping online without the ability totry it on before purchasing. To make your shopping experience easier when shopping for Red Apple lipsticks, we will be going over what kind of colors are best for your specific skin tone as well as some lipstick shade options/recommendations. Today, it’s all about lipstick colors for warm skin tones, colors that look great against those warmer undertones.

What Is A Warm Skin Tone?

People with warm skin tones tan easily and look great in gold jewelry. Those with warm skin tones have a warm undertone to their overall complexion. If the veins on your wrist appear green and if your skin has a yellow, golden, or olive hue, then you have a warm undertone to your skin tone.

What Are The Best Colors For Warm Skin Tones?

The best lipstick colors for warm skin tones are warmer lipstick shades, makes sense right?. Red Apple Lipstick offers plenty of warmer shades in lipstick colors - pinks, reds/oranges, nudes, browns, and berries. Here are the best lipsticks for warm skin tones.

Check out the color wheel below to see, in general, which colors are considered warm and cool. Keep in mind that with lipsticks (and certain shades of clothing) there can be undertones to a color. Such as a "Blue based red lipstick" which takes a technically warm base color of red and shifts it into a cool color with the blue undertones as you can see below. However, if you have an orange based red lipstick then it keeps it warm, make sense?

How To Find The Best Lipstick Colors For Warm Skintones

In the sections below, we're going to separate lipsticks into their basic color categories: pink, red, nude, berry, brown, orange. Within each lipstick color category, we will break down the best shades (and why) for each skin tone (meaning light, medium, and deep/dark). So scroll to the shade of lipstick you're wanting to try, find your skin tone and take a look.

At Red Apple we believe that, if you feel fabulous in a lipstick, then it doesn't matter if it fits any color theory rules. You are always free to wear whatever makes you happy and confident. These suggestions are for anyone who wants guidance to know with certainty what's going to look stellar on them! If you want to take a look at our cool suggestions then click here to see the lipstick colors for cool skin tones.

Best Pink Lipsticks For Warm Skintones

When it comes to pink lipsticks, warm skin tones want to find shades that have undertones of coral, peach, orange, brown - which makes them warm pinks. We'll separate warm undertones into light skin, medium skin, and dark skin - with specific recommendations for each.

Light Skin Tones:

In general, lighter shades of pink will look best with a lighter skin tone. Although a "bold" lipstick choice also looks amazing, choose from the options listed for Medium Skin Tones.

Audrey- this lipstick color works pretty much on any skin tone so this one is a go-to but looks beautiful on lighter complexions. It’s a soft, neutral pink lipstick shade that is elegant and timeless.

Melissa is wearing Audrey by Red Apple Lipstick

Brazilliant- a beautiful, light, shimmery pink with slight tangerine undertones, it is almost a light coral shade. This is perfect for light skin tones with warm undertones.

Sharon is wearing Brazilliant by Red Apple Lipstick

Day After Morocco- a reddish pink shade tinted with a coral-beige undertone. This is a smooth and creamy lipstick, making it not only an amazing color but also super comfortable to wear.

Our model is wearing Day After Morocco by Red Apple Lipstick

Medium Skin Tones:

Those with medium skin tones can wear any warm pink color lipstick, but look the best with deeper and richer colors of pink. Again, choose pinks with warm undertones like yellow and orange: corals, peachy pinks, and warmer shades of hot pinks. Here are some good RAL options.

Let’s Flamingle- tropical hot pink with a coral cast. While this is a hot pink color, it’s a softer shade which makes it not overly bright.

Natalie is wearing Let's Flamingle by Red Apple Lipstick.

Coral Crush- a true, classic, coral color of pink and orange.

Noemi is wearing Coral Crush by Red Apple Lipstick.

Day After Morocco- a reddish pink shade tinted with a coral-beige undertone. This is a smooth and creamy lipstick, making it not only an amazing color but also super comfortable to wear. Works great on both light and medium skin tones.

Susan is wearing Day After Morocco by Red Apple Lipstick.

Love My Kiss- the perfect middle ground between pink and red. This color works great with most skin tones.

Noemi is wearing Love My Kiss by Red Apple Lipstick.

Kissimmee- the perfect middle ground between pink and red. This color works great with most skin tones.

Tanya is wearing Kissimmee by Red Apple Lipstick.

Dark Skin Tones:

Those with darker skin tones look best with deeper and bolder shades of pink. Choose warmer shades of pink like deeper shades of coral and orange-toned pinks, or even richer and deeper shades of warm undertoned hot pinks. Some great RAL options are:

Unpinkable- a fuchsia pink with just a bit of red to it. This shade is a warm color but with cool undertones, so will look good on any undertone. Looks amazing on darker skin tones.

Fran is wearing Unpinkable by Red Apple Lipstick.

Petal to the Metal- this rosy/mauve medium pink has a warm overtone with a cool undertone, making this shade perfect for any undertone.

Fran is wearing Petal To The Metal by Red Apple Lipstick

Coral Crush- a true, classic, coral color of pink and orange.

Fran is wearing Coral Crush by Red Apple Lipstick

Hibiscus- a deep, berry pink with a hint of red to it, a true raspberry color. Raspberry colors look great on dark skin tones including those with warm undertones. Wear it bold or simply as a stain.

Fran is wearing Hibiscus by Red Apple Lipstick.

Best Red & Orange Lipsticks For Warm Skin Tones

When choosing red lipsticks, go with warmer shades of red, those with orange/peachy or brown undertones (in contrast to blue-based reds).

Light Skin Tones:

Those with lighter skin tones should look for lighter reds, warm-brown shades of red as well as reds with hints of orange to them. Here are some great RAL lipstick color options:

Strawberry Lips- a gorgeous light red that can be worn sheer for a berry-stained look, or layered on for more depth.

Sharon is wearing Strawberry Lips by Red Apple Lipstick

Sweet Pea - a warm, satin terracotta. This soft, somewhat salmon-colored shade will shift with the rest of your makeup or your clothes to become what it needs to.

Ashley is wearing Sweet Pea by Red Apple Lipstick

Firesign- a vivid, spicy, orange-red. It has an orange coral undertone with a brownish-red overtone. A gorgeous color that can be worn lightly or super bold.

Kate is wearing Firesign by Red Apple Lipstick

Medium Skin Tones:

Those with medium skin tones look great with richer and deeper shades of warm reds, fiery reds and brick reds are great as well as brighter oranges. Warm reds that have hints of pink also work nicely on medium skin tones. Some great RAL lipsticks to try are:

Starlette- a stunning, warm-toned, pinky red.

Noemi is wearing Starlette by Red Apple Lipstick

Risque!- warm-toned red with orange undertones.

Noemi is wearing Risque by Red Apple Lipstick

Firesign- a vivid, spicy, orange-red. It has an orange coral undertone with a brownish-red overtone. A gorgeous color that can be worn lightly or super bold.

Clarissa is wearing Firesign by Red Apple Lipstick

Barcelona- mid-tone brownish red with the slightest orange undertones, has a beautiful satin finish.

Clarissa is wearing Barcelona by Red Apple Lipstick

Dark Skin Tones:

Darker skin tones, as stated before, will look amazing with deeper, bolder, and brighter colors including red. Look for reds that have orange undertones as well as brown undertones, brick reds are also good options. Some RAL options are:

Barcelona- mid-tone brownish red with the slightest orange undertones, has a beautiful satin finish.

Barcelona by Red Apple Lipstick

Risque!- warm-toned red with orange undertones.

Fran is wearing Risque by Red Apple Lipstick

Firesign- a vivid, spicy, orange-red. It has an orange coral undertone with a brownish-red overtone. A gorgeous color that can be worn lightly or super bold.

Firesign by Red Apple Lipstick

Best Berry Lipsticks For Warm Skin Tones

Warm skin tones should choose warm berry shades like raspberries. Look for berry lipstick colors with orange undertones, shades like burgundy, deep reds, and maroon berries.

Light Skin Tones:

Lighter complexions should choose vibrant berry shades rather than deeper, darker colors. Here are 2 great RAL options:

Berry Blast- a light berry color with a slight shimmer.

Sophia is wearing Berry Blast by Red Apple Lipstick

Plum Sexy Crazy- a deep, multi-dimensional red plum color with a golden shimmer. Apply one coat for a sheer berry tone, or apply multiple layers for a rich, warm golden plum color.

Melissa is wearing Plum Sexy Crazyby Red Apple Lipstick

Medium Skin Tones:

Medium skin tones will look great with pretty much any warm berry lipstick color, as long as it’s not too dark. Here are some great RAL lipstick colors for medium skin tones: 

Plum Sexy Crazy- a deep, multi-dimensional red plum color with a golden shimmer. Apply one coat for a sheer berry tone, or apply multiple layers for a rich, warm golden plum color.

Featured is Plum Sexy Crazy by Red Apple Lipstick

Fierce- a deep Bordeaux red with rich purple and chocolatey undertones.

Fierce by Red Apple Lipstick

Dark Skin Tones:

Those with dark skin tones should look for deeper shades of warm-toned berries. Here are some RAL lipstick color options:

Knock Out- a warm, plummy brown.

Knock Out by Red Apple Lipstick

Fierce- a deep Bordeaux red with rich purple and chocolatey undertones.

Featured is Fierce by Red Apple Lipstick

Nudes/Browns

When choosing nude lipstick colors for warm skin tones, go for nudes with warmer undertones, those leaning towards brown. And when choosing brown shades opt for those with yellow undertones, like caramel browns and browns with orange and red undertones.

Light Skin Tones:

Lighter skin tones will look best with nudes that are not too dark, pinky nudes with brown undertones would also look great. Here are some great RAL lipstick color options: 

Naughty- the perfect tan nude, has no shimmer but it does give the lips a healthy shine.

Sharon is wearing Naughty by Red Apple Lipstick

Spice 'N Easy - a warm, soft, orangey brown. This gorgeous warm lipstick is a medium spicy orange with a brownish-red undertone.

Kate is wearing Spice 'N Easy by Red Apple Lipstick

Medium Skin Tones:

Medium skin tones will look great with peachy nudes, golden beige nudes, caramel, and taupe shades. Some great RAL lipstick colors for medium skin tones are: 

Naughty- the perfect tan nude, has no shimmer but it does give the lips a healthy shine. Another great option for those with olive complexions.

Noemi is wearing Naughty by Red Apple lipstick

Spice ‘N Easy- a medium spicy orange with a brownish-red undertone, great for warm and neutral undertones.

Our model is featured here wearing Spice 'N Easy by Red Apple Lipstick

Ooh La La - a neutral, medium, rosy brown. This lipstick will wear as a beautiful nude on medium/olive skin.

Andrea is wearing Ooh La La by Red Apple Lipstick

Gypsy Soul- brick red with a brown undertone, makes a great brown lipstick color for medium skin tones with warm undertones.

Noemi is wearing Gypsy Soul by Red Apple Lipstick

Dark Skin Tones:

Darker skin tones look amazing with milk and dark chocolate nudes. Deeper berry nudes also work great for those with dark skin tones. If you have a deeper skin tone look for darker nudes, brown, and caramel shades with hints of red. Here are some great options:

 Naughty- an orangey tan nude. Leans more tan/brown with a slight pink tint on medium to dark skin.

Fran is wearing Naughty by Red Apple Lipstick

Ooh La La - a neutral, medium, rosy brown. Leans more pink on dark skin.

Fran is wearing Ooh La La by Red Apple Lipstick

Fierce- a deep Bordeaux red with rich purple and chocolatey undertones.

Featured is Fierce by Red Apple Lipstick

Gypsy Soul- brick red with a brown undertone. Looks gorgeous on darker and deeper skin tones.

Fran is wearing Gypsy Soul by Red Apple Lipstick

We hope you find this guide extremely helpful when shopping for your next lipstick. Remember, there are no set rules when it comes to makeup, this is just a guide to make it easier and know where to start on your search to finding the perfect lipstick colors for those with warm skin tones. If you see a color that you like but doesn’t fit the suggestions found here, try it out anyway! We have a 6 month return/exchange policy if you decide a color isn't for you.

You can try samples to help you decide. If you would like to see more lipstick suggestions, feel free to check out our visual lipstick guide as well.