10 Best MAC Lipsticks for Indian Skin
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Mac Lipstick Shades
That is the question that crosses the mind of every girl atleast once daily! When you buy your first MAC lipstick, you can't just stop there and before you know you are hooked to everything MAC. And then you start googling 'top mac lipsticks' 'best mac lipsticks' and so on. When I started writing this post. All I could think was… How am I supposed to pick up the best 10 lipsticks from such a great brand! Well this post has by far been the most difficult to write… Go on… Read about the 10 best MAC Lipsticks for Indian Skin. You can find the reviews and swatches of all of them on VNA.
1. MAC Mehr:
Mehr is just like Cosmo but with a matte finish. It is a brownish pink lipsticks which is always OOS in all MAC stores because of the high demand. It looks so natural and in harmony with the rest of your makeup and is a great pick if you are not into attention grabbing lipsticks.
2. MAC Ruby Woo or Riri Woo:
They say when you're in doubt, wear red! I Say when you're in doubt, wear Ruby Woo. Or Riri Woo from Rihanna Collection. This lipstick makes you feel bold just like Rihanna. This shade is a cool red with a retro matte finish and surprisingly suits every skin tone. Amazing packaging. A single swipe will cover it all. It lasts easily for 6 hours.
3. MAC Twig:
An elegant shade of pink which has hints of brown in it. This shade will suit almost all skin tones. It has a very smooth and creamy texture but looks matte on the lips. Its opaque, hydrating, glides very smoothly and staying power is good!
4. MAC Speak Louder:
A reddish pink creamy lipstick. Glides on very smoothly. Lasts for more than 4 hours with small snacks & drinks, leaving behind a beautiful tint. It moisturizes the lips while it lasts. It's bright, but not neon. Easily wearable during both day and night. One of the easiest pink lipsticks to carry.
5. MAC Mocha
Mocha on your lips, sounds yummy. Doesn't it? Anyway this is a beautiful shade which is slightly peachy brown in colour with yellow undertones. It is a satin finish lipstick but its texture is almost matte and long lasting. Working women can easily pick this shade without a doubt. Can be easily used for office wear or with smokey eyes. One of the best brown lipsticks out there.
6. MAC Chili:
Scared of wearing a red lipstick – MAC Chili is your saviour. Beautiful colour – orangish brick red. Suits Indian skin tones really well. Me Likes: unique shade, good pigmentation, matte finish, not drying & long lasting. It really is a hot chili red!
7. MAC Rebel:
One shade from MAC which will definitely suit the warm toned Indian skin. It's a pretty plum colour with a subtle sheen. It does tend to look a little vampy in the packaging but it looks oh – so – gorgeous on the lips! Free mac drive reader. Plus points: highly pigmented, does not settle in lines and easily stays on for 5 hours!
8. MAC Creme In Your Coffee:
Mac Crème In Your Coffee is a creamy pinkish brown shade which suits the Indian skin so beautifully. This is an everyday wear lipstick – perfect for working women and those who are scared to wear bright shades. Pros: smooth & creamy, doesn't bleed on lips, very hydrating & gives a glossy look to lips.
9. MAC Relentlessly Red:
A bright carrot pink which will light up your face. It has a very nice retro matte finish and the colour lasts easily for 6 hours, leaving behind a lovely deep tint. Best part – it doesn't transfer. Infact Dangerous is also a great pick from the retro matte collection.
10. MAC Girl About Town:
I'd rate GAT as the best fuchsia lipstick available. It suits almost all Indian skin tones. A great shade for winters. It has a very creamy and moisturizing texture. This shade can add some freshness to a dull looking face. It easily stays on 6 hours with light snacks and drinks. Brownie points: does not settle in fine lines, does not smear, highly moisturizing and completely opaque with just one swipe.
So this was our list of the best MAC lipsticks available in India which go well with our yellow toned medium skin. The girls with pink tones can also choose from the list because a lot of these shades are very versatile.
Which is your best 10 Best MAC Lipsticks for Indian skin? Share your favourites with us.
Let's face it, women love lipsticks and many of us own a bunch of different lipstick shades but don't use the others as much. This is because when we see a lipstick shade on someone else, a celebrity, for example, we instantly fall in love with it. When it's time for us to use the lippie, it just won't work. I admit I am a lipstick hoarder too and sometimes, I purchase more than I can use and more than the lipstick colors that actually look good on me. For all makeup beginners out there, this ultimate guide for lipstick shades will help you decide which shade will work and which won't.
Lipstick Shades For Every Skin Tone
What You Can Learn From This Guide
Well, if you're a total newbie when it comes to lipstick application and shades, you've come to the right place. I will give you a rundown on everything you need to know about lipstick shades. This beginner's guide will surely make you an expert in no time.
Lipstick Shades
As far as makeup products go, I personally think lipstick is probably the most intimidating out there. When I was starting, I was nervous too. I tried a lot of bad shades before I figured out which lipstick shades are perfect for my skin tone. I'll tell you a secret: any woman can wear lipstick. It's just a matter of finding the right and the perfect shade for you. I actually find choosing the right blush shade easier than choosing the perfect lipstick shade.
So, if you're a lipstick novice, do not fret. I am here to help you and I know you are excited to know how to find the perfect shade of lipstick. After this, you won't ever waste your money on lippies that simply won't work for your skin tone. There are thousands of lipstick shades and this beginner's guide will be your ultimate favorite.
Lipstick Shades for Your Skin Tone
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First off, you should know your skin tone and which shades are recommended for you. Generally, a skin tone that is fairer will complement well with pinks, peaches, and reds, while darker skin tones complement well with darker hues like mauve to purples and medium skin tone kind of sit in between like corals and orange. Choosing a shade will depend on how light or how deep your skin tone is.
Choose the Best Lipstick Shades for Your Undertone
Just like your lipstick shades, complexions may also vary because of the underlying tone. Think of your undertone as kind of like your background color. You may be dark or fair but your skin will always have that underlying color tone to it that makes your skin either warm or cool.
Warm undertones have a yellow, sometimes a bit of green tinge to their skin and cool undertones have pinks and reds underlying their flesh. How to install new mac os from usb. Lipstick colors that have more yellow or orange to them compliment warm tones and those that have more blue complement cool tones. See the picture presented above, it is a warm deep mauve color and it compliments all these skin colors because they all have one undertone and that is yellow – and a bit of olive.
Warm vs. Cool Undertone Lipstick Guide
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Here you go! This is a guide for undertones and which lipstick shades will work best for you. Notice that the colors under the warm shade lean towards a more orange-y peachy color and the colors under the cool shade lean towards hues that lack the warmth of a yellow or an orange tone.
Gloss, Matte, Satin: How to Choose?
There are many lipstick textures and finishes on the market ranging from satin, matte, to gloss. For newbies, my advice is to test which works perfectly for you. I can recommend wearing neutral and mild gloss for daytime events and use the darker stains or mattes for going out at night or special events. Check out this very useful Mac dupe list I made.
Mac Lipstick Shades For Dark Skin
Complement Your Lipstick Shade With the Rest of Your Makeup
There are many lipstick textures and finishes on the market ranging from satin, matte, to gloss. For newbies, my advice is to test which works perfectly for you. I can recommend wearing neutral and mild gloss for daytime events and use the darker stains or mattes for going out at night or special events. Check out this very useful Mac dupe list I made.
Mac Lipstick Shades For Dark Skin
Complement Your Lipstick Shade With the Rest of Your Makeup
Everything should be either complementing or matching each other. So when you are wearing one of your warm lipstick shades, wear warm tones on your eyes as well. You don't want to overdo your makeup by putting colors that clash, so if you're wearing dark eye colors, it would be best to wear a more nude or subdued lipstick shade to pair it with. What I recommend is, always experiment on what looks better on you. (This makeup tool gets you 'perfect lashes' to add to any look, grab it for free here.)
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Here's a video by Beautifulyou92 on finding the perfect lipstick shade for you:
Choose which facial feature you want to highlight and use bolder or more vibrant colors on it and tone down on the other features. If you want your lips to pop, then choose brighter/bolder lipstick colors like deep red, purple, or burgundy while making sure that your eye and cheek color remain on the neutral/natural side.
Which lipstick shades are you planning to try out? Let us know in the comments section below.
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Editor's Note – This post was originally published on January 12, 2017, and has been updated for quality and relevancy.
