Get The Perfect Pink Pout - For Dark Complexions

Get The Perfect Pink Pout – For Dark Complexions

May 30, 2012

One myth when it comes to women of color, especially dark skinned women, is that we can’t rock pink lips. Over the past few years, many stars such as Nicki Minaj, have shown us that we can pull off the perfect pink pout. However, when choosing the right shade of pink, be cautious: stay away from light pale pinks because they do not compliment the inner hue of your skin tone. Instead, opt for deeper pinks, in shades of fuchsia, mauve, and magenta. Paired with a cute cat eye and lots of mascara, you’ll look like just hopped off the red carpet!

LORAC’S new Lips With Benefits in shade Chris is a sheer fuchsia pink with a touch of sparkle. I absolutely love it because it’s natural and it can be paired with any eye look that is bold or natural. Also, when you wear it, it lasts forever. When I wear it to work or school, I hardly have to reapply it! It’s an amazing buy (definitely worth the price) and I definitely recommend it if you are new to wearing pink shades. You can purchase it at Ulta stores or ulta.com for $18.

M.A.C. Lipglass in Girl About Town is a wonderful bright blue-based fuchsia color, but it’s a little light. The lipgloss is sticky, so if you like the color but want more of a lipstick feel in the same shade, it’s also available as a lipstick as well. It brightens and warms up my skin tone nicely. I also love how it’s so pigmented for a gloss! You can purchase this lipgloss at M.A.C. counters or mac.com for $14.50.

BlackUp Cosmetic lipstick in Ral 31 is a dark magenta pink that shows off your bad girl side. If you aren’t afraid of color, I definitely recommend this one. To note, BlackUp Cosmetics is a wonderful line dedicated for women of color. You can also find other shades of pink that might suite you or this lipstick I recommended at blackupcosmetics.com for $21.00.

Maybelline Glisten Up Pink from the Color Sensational collection is a pink that warms up your skin but is a little more toned down than the latter. The texture is creamy and has a little bit of a lipgloss feel to it. It’s great for spring and summer makeup looks. You can get this from your local drugstore or you can find it at drugstore.com for $7.49.

I hope my recommendations and favorites will give you the confidence you need to rock the perfect pink pout! Don’t be afraid of color ladies! Any women of color, especially those of darker skin can show off a pink lip! So go out there and rock your Minaj!

- Erica Broadwater