💋📚 The Science of Lip Colors — What Shades Work for Which Undertones (and Why)
Choosing a Lip Color Should NOT Feel Like a Calculus Exam
Yet here we are.
Warm? Cool? Neutral?
Blue-based red? Orange-based red?
Olive undertone? Golden undertone?
Is coral pink or orange?
Why does one nude make you look alive and another one make you look like you’re starring in a historical drama about the plague?
Good news:
There is science behind lip colors — and once you learn it, everything clicks.
Let’s make this EASY.
🎨🌈 1. FIRST: Identify Your Undertone (It’s Not Your Skin Color!)
Your undertone is the “temperature” beneath your skin.
This never changes, no matter how tan or pale you are.
✔ Cool Undertones
Blue, pink, or red underneath the skin.
Veins look blue.
✔ Warm Undertones
Yellow, golden, or peachy underneath the skin.
Veins look green.
✔ Neutral Undertones
A balanced mix of both.
Veins look blue-green.
✔ Olive Undertones
Greenish, grayish casts (mix of warm + muted tone).
Very common — almost no one talks about it!
💋🔬 2. The Science: Our Brains Prefer Color Harmony
People look best in lip colors that match the temperature of their undertone.
Why?
Because your visual system is drawn to harmony, balance, and contrast that makes sense.
The wrong undertone throws your natural palette off — hence the “why do I look tired??” moment.
❤️🔥 3. Best Lip Colors for WARM Undertones
Warm undertones love warm shades:
✔ Red:
Brick red
Tomato red
Orange-red
✔ Pink:
Peachy pink
Coral pink
✔ Nude:
Caramel
Warm beige
Honey
✔ Bold:
Terracotta
Rust
Warm berry
These shades brighten warm skin naturally.
💗❄️ 4. Best Lip Colors for COOL Undertones
Cool undertones glow in cool shades:
✔ Red:
Blue-based red
Cherry red
Cranberry
✔ Pink:
Rose
Fuchsia
Cool baby pink
✔ Nude:
Mauve
Cool taupe
Pink-beige
✔ Bold:
Plum
Berry
Wine
These colors sharpen cool tones beautifully.
🤎🌿 5. Best Lip Colors for NEUTRAL Undertones
Neutrals can wear almost anything (lucky you), but here are the all-stars:
✔ Red:
True red
Soft berry
Balanced crimson
✔ Pink:
Dusky rose
Soft mauve
Muted coral
✔ Nude:
Rosy beige
Soft brown
Pink-nude
Balance is your friend.
💚⚡ 6. Best Lip Colors for OLIVE Undertones
Olive undertones are unique — they have depth, warmth, AND a greenish cast.
Wrong shades can look gray or ashy fast.
Your best shades:
✔ Red:
Blood red
Pomegranate
Warm-but-not-orange red
✔ Pink:
Dusty rose
Muted berry
Warm mauve
✔ Nude:
Nutmeg
Brown-rose
Spiced beige
✔ Bold:
Fig
Oxblood
Wine
Olive skin + warm-muted shades = chef’s kiss.
📏🧪 7. Depth Matters: Match Shade to Skin Depth
Skin tone determines temperature.
Skin depth determines intensity.
✔ Fair Skin
Soft, lighter shades → too-dark can overwhelm (unless you WANT drama).
✔ Medium Skin
Most shades look balanced and rich.
✔ Deep Skin
Vibrant, saturated colors shine beautifully.
👄🔬 8. The Nude Shade Rule (Most People Choose Wrong!)
Your perfect nude should be:
✔ 1–2 shades deeper than your natural lip
✔ same undertone as your skin
Too light = washed out
Too cool = ashy
Too warm = dull
Get this right, and you look instantly polished.
⭐ Final Thought: The Best Lip Color Is the One That Makes You Feel Electric
Science is helpful.
Color theory is cool.
Undertones matter.
BUT…
The shade that makes you smile at your reflection?
That’s the one.
Lip color isn’t just pigments — it’s personality.
Choose the shade that reveals yours.
🌿 The EpiLynx Promise:
Every lip color we craft is designed to be:
✨ Nut-Free
🌾 Gluten-Free
💚 Allergen-Safe
🌱 Vegan
🐰 Cruelty-Free
🧴 Comfortable for Sensitive Skin
So you can find your perfect shade — without irritation.
