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2022-09-24 12:28:23 By : Mr. Steve Lee

Media, pop culture and just folks around us in general have made us internalise a lot of beauty biases against traits that are natural to Indian people, be it darker skin tones or dark, pigmented lips. A rosy pout is idolised even today, leading women to spend their hard-earned money and time trying to “fix” or “lighten” their natural lips. 

It’s high time we stop imposing Eurocentric beauty standards on ourselves. You don’t need pink or red lips to be beautiful because you are gorgeous the way you are. In sync with it, here are the lipsticks best-suited to bring out the beauty of pigmented, brown lips. Go on and flaunt them!  

One could rarely go wrong with a deep tone of red. They not only suit most skin colours, but show up beautifully on darker lips as they’re super pigmented. The Bobbi Brown lipstick is pricey, but the brand also has ongoing offers that might help you save. 

We’re going for shades with intense pigmentation so that the overall look is not washed out. Rich browns and chocolate tones will accentuate the skin complexion and will make your lips stand out. 

This long-lasting formula is a universal favourite and is meant to give you a flawless matte finish. This deep berry lip shade sits beautifully on multi-toned lips. Though it’s a bit sticky, we’d say it’s wearable, affordable and healthy. 

As the name suggests, this option is super lustrous and ideal for the day. Mauve, with a perfect dose of pink, purple, grey and brown, shows up beautifully on pigmented lips. 

Always confused about which one is the right nude for your skin tone and lips? Here’s a safe bet. Why we love this range even more is because it’s enriched with oils and even though it gives a matte finish, your lips continue feeling hydrated. 

These were just a handful of shades from a plethora of options available in the market. Next time when you want to glam up your look and have doubts about the perfect shade, just add a dash of maroon or red lipstick for an electrifying look before you step out and make a statement!

Lead image credits: Instagram/janhvikapoor, Instagram/shaleenanathani 

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