How to Choose the Best Lipstick for Pale Skin

Best Lipstick for Fair Skin: Key Takeaways

• Picking a lipstick colour is hard, especially if you don’t know how to pair it with your skin tone.
• The first thing to do when looking for lip colours for pale skin is to check your undertones. For cool undertones, try blue-y reds and pink nudes, and for warm undertones, try orange-y reds and coral colours.
• For a pink lipstick for fair skin, try Maybelline’s Serum Lipstick in Take the 1.
• For a red lipstick for fair skin, try Maybelline’s Superstay Matte Ink™ Liquid Lipstick in Innovator.
• For a nude lipstick for fair skin, try Maybelline’s Serum Lipstick in Maybe It’s Soft.
• Need some more choice? Browse Maybelline’s full range of lipsticks for pale skin.

Find Your Undertones

Before we get into our favourite lip colours for pale skin, let's look at arguably the most important factor in deciding lipstick colours: your undertones.

You might think that skin tone is the biggest factor when choosing a lipstick, but if you want to find the best lipstick for pale skin, then you’re going to have to go a bit deeper. Pairing a lipstick with your natural undertones can bring out the best parts of your skin, enhancing your natural glow and making your colour choice look seamless. Don’t know your undertones? Here’s how to tell:

• Cool undertones: if your veins are visibly purple or blue, then you have cool undertones.
• Warm undertones: if your veins are visibly green, you have warm undertones.
• Neutral undertones: if your veins are mixed in colour, then you have neutral undertones.

How Undertones Affect Lip Colours for Pale Skin

Your undertones can affect which lipstick colours suit your skin. Here’s a quick breakdown of some lipstick colours to look out for depending on your undertones:

Undertones	Colours to Try	Colours to Skip
Cool	Blue-y reds, raspberry, plum, mauve, rose pink, pink nudes.	Orange, coral, peach nudes.
Warm	Orange-y reds, terracotta, caramel, browns, coral, peach.	Blues, blue-y pinks.
Neutral	Red, dusty rose, medium-nudes, rosy browns, soft berries.	None!

The Best Pink Lipsticks for Fair Skin

Looking for pink lipsticks for fair skin? We’ve got you covered. Here are a few of our favourite Maybelline pink shades for fair skin:

Take the 1

A perfect baby pink ideal for fair skin, our Serum Lipstick in Take the 1 is a subtle and gorgeous shade. Ideal for a night out, or casual day wear, not only does it add a touch of complementary colour to your lips, but it also hydrates them with serum-level care!

Ideal for: Everyday wear, days at the office.

Undertone: Perfect for cool undertones.

Summer Pink

Looking for bold, standout lipstick shades for fair skin? Try our Color Sensational Lip Color in Summer Pink. Long-lasting and iconic, our Summer Pink is perfect for big days and glamorous looks.

Ideal for: Beach days in the summer sun!

Undertone: Best on warm undertones.

Birthday Bestie

One of our favourite lip colours for pale skin, Superstay Matte Ink™ Liquid Lipstick in Birthday Bestie is fun, bubbly pink that pairs perfectly with cool undertones.

Ideal for: Big days out (and birthdays of course!).

Undertone: Best on warmer skin, but can suit either!

The Best Red Lipsticks for Fair Skin

Prefer a classic red to a bubbly pink? Here’s our picks of the best red lipsticks for fair skin:

Innovator

For a bold and classic red, perfect for standing out against pale skin, try our Superstay Matte Ink™ Liquid Lipstick in Innovator. Long-lasting and paired with a precise applicator, our iconic innovator red is ideal for bold looks and big nights out.

Ideal for: Date night.

Undertone: Works best on cool undertones.

Wicked

A glamorous, satin red, our Super Stay Vinyl Ink Longwear Liquid Lipcolor in Wicked, is perfect for adding a glamorous shine to your look. One of the best red lipsticks for fair skin, our Wicked shade is ideal for an everyday red or a special occasion.

Ideal for: Long days out and festivals.

Undertone: Works wonders on cool and neutral undertones.

Red For Me

A deep, orange-toned red perfect for warm undertones, our Color Sensational Lip Color in Red For Me is a classy and versatile red perfect for daily wear.

Ideal for: Glamorous nights out and big occasions.

Undertone: Perfect for warm undertones.

The Best Nude Lipsticks for Fair Skin

If you prefer a lipstick that looks a little more natural, then a nude shade might be your best option. With fair skin, it’s easy to wonder if nude shades can wash you out and look lifeless against your skin, but once you know how to properly pick nude shades, then this shouldn’t be a worry. Here are the best nude lipsticks for fair skin available from Maybelline:

Maybe It’s Soft

One of our favourite nude lipsticks for fair skin, our Maybelline Serum Lipstick in Maybe It’s Soft is a pink nude perfect for fair skin with cool undertones. With a sleek, satin finish that enhances your lips without appearing unnatural, Maybe it’s Soft is perfect for everyday looks.

Ideal for: Restaurant dates and nights out.

Undertone: Beautiful on cool undertones.

Golden

A warm, coral-like nude that’s ideal for skin with warm or neutral undertones, our Super Stay Vinyl Ink Longwear Liquid Lipcolor in Golden is a glowing shade that adds a natural shine to your look. Give it a try if you’re looking for a natural lipstick for fair skin!

Ideal for: Sunny days out.

Undertone: Perfect for warm and neutral undertones.

Endgame

Looking for a long-lasting nude, perfect for all day wear? Maybelline’s Super Stay Teddy Tint Liquid Lip Tint in Endgame is the perfect option.

With 4 ways to wear, including working as a blush (!), our Super Stay Teddy Tint Liquid Lip Tint offers up to 12 hours of wear, making it perfect for long days at the office, or big nights out.

Ideal for: long-wear whether it’s big days at the office or bigger nights out.

Undertone: Best on cooler and neutral undertones.

Find the Perfect Lip Combos for Light Skin with Maybelline

With Maybelline, you’ll never run out of lip colours for pale skin. Whether you’re after a bubbly pink or subtle nude, we have a range of everyday lipsticks for pale skin to suit you. Check your undertones, look at the colours that suit you, then discover a world of choice in our full range of lipsticks.

Discover Our Best Lipsticks For Pale Skin