15 Lipstick Shades That Will Look Gorgeous On The Dusky Bride

Picking lipsticks for dusky skin can be really tricky, especially if it is for your wedding day. After all, you can’t go wrong on this special occasion, right? Fret not, brides-to-be, we have a list of lippies that will perfectly complement your olive skin tone and make your bridal look fab! And if you think we’re going to limit this just to browns, then you’re wrong. We have colours ranging from reds to pinks to plums to nudes. Have a look and take your pick, soon-to-be brides. 

1. Colorbar crème touch -Tangerino

For the daring bride, this muted orange complements dusky skin tones like no other lippie. This rich shade can instantly liven up your face. It adds a pop of colour while adding some serious brightness to your skin! 

Price: Rs 424. Buy it here. 

2. Loreal CC Genius Balm Caresse - Drama Burgundy

This deep burgundy shade is excellent for giving girls with dusky skin a striking look. It adds a touch of drama to your makeup. Keep your eyes neutral to ensure that your lips truly stand out! What’s better is that this lipstick doubles up as a phenomenal balm which means no flaky lips or colour settling in the fine lines on your lips all through the ceremonies! 

Price: Rs. 488. Buy it here. 

3. L'Oreal Paris Color Riche Moist Matte - Spring Rosette

What’s not to love about this beauty? From the texture to the coverage and the intensity of colour, it is sheer perfection. This one’s a truly moisturising matte balm that stays on forever and the dusky rose colour is just perfect for any of the wedding functions. It’s subtle and oh-so-gorgeous! 

Price: Rs 719. Buy it here. 

4. NYX Butter Lipstick - Moonlit Night

Buttery goodness infused with a pop of colour to looks gorge on dusky skin - this lipstick is perfect for a winter wedding and for those with dry lips as it nourishes your lips while imparting fabulous colour. The red is a perfect transition shade from day to night or from an official look to a party look. The texture is so good that you’ll never get the heavy feel of a lipstick. Go for this, brides-to-be. 

Price: Rs 550. Buy it here. 

5. L'Oreal Paris Color Riche Moist Matte - Maple Mocha

This one’s among the best nude/ neutral lipsticks for brides with dusky skin. The colour is light and understated to give you a look that’s natural, yet intense enough to cover up any discolouration. The slight pink undertone cuts the ashy-ness that is often seen on dusky skin. The formula is just divine. Get it for yourself already! 

Price: Rs 760. Buy it here. 

6. Colorbar Deep Matte Lip Crème - Deep Earth

A velvety mousse-like consistency that dries to a perfect long-lasting matte finish, and the shade is perfectly suited for dusky skin tones for that nude look. Prep your lips as you swipe on the lip colour and wait ten minutes for it to set for a long-lasting finish. It has no ashy undertones so it will not wash your skin out! Why not make this one your pick for D-day? 

Price: Rs 574. Buy it here. 

7. Colorbar Deep Matte Lip Crème - Deep Lily

One of the best bright pinks that is perfect for all skin tones but works best on dusky skin tones as it adds a dramatic flair to your look. It lasts forever and won’t settle into the fine lines of your lips thanks to its moisture content. A lovely shade for your big day, this! 

Price: Rs 574. Buy it here. 

8. NYX Pro Lip Cream Palette - The Reds

Why settle for a single lipstick when you can get six and then mix and match to get many more? The NYX lip palettes are excellent for customising your own shades to suit your skin tone. We recommend The Reds collection which offers shades from blood red to pinkish red to orange to tangerines to a brown-based red. These alone will complement your golden skin tone perfectly, but if you’re in the mood for some experimenting, go ahead and blend two or more and create your fave lip colour. 

Price: Rs 1,500. Buy it here. 

9. Maybelline New York Superstay 14H Megawatt - 135 Flash Of Fuschia

If subtle is not your style, then you’ll love this baby! It is guaranteed to make you stand out and everyone will be complimenting how chic yet trendy your makeup is! This fuschia packs a punch like no other lip colour and is super long-lasting too. Dusky brides, this one’s surely a must-have for you. 

Price: Rs 431. Buy it here. 

10. NYX Pro Lip Cream Palette - The Plums

If dark, bold lips is the look you’ve been wanting for D-day, try this option by the NYX lip Palettes. It isn’t as bright as The Reds but is just as dramatic. Mix up a few shades to get your own signature colour! 

Price: Rs 1,500. Buy it here. 

11. NYX Pro Lip Cream Palette - The Pinks

This palette is perfect for those summer days and nights. As a bride, these shades are bound to enhance the peachy bronzed glow of your gorgeous sun kissed skin. The lightness in the colours add a flirty element to the lip colour and they offer shades with pink as well as yellow undertones so that no one feels left out! If pink is the colour you want to go with, this palette will give you a variety of options, soon-to-be brides. 

Price: Rs 1,500. Buy it here. 

12. NYX Simply Red Lip Cream

If red is the go-to colour for your lips, this lippie is perfect for you. This fiery red is just too gorgeous and will look fab on the dusky bride. The creamy consistency ensures that your lips feel moisturised and gives a healthy sheen to them. It’s the perfect pick for the wedding function, ladies. 

Price: Rs 500. Buy it here. 

13. L'Oreal Paris Color Riche Lipstick - Rosewood Nonchalance

This dreamy dusky rose shade is one that will make your lips looks absolutely luscious on the big day. It has a hint of pink with a brownish base. The coverage and colour payoff is excellent, making it the perfect for all your shaadi functions! 

Price: Rs 674. Buy it here. 

14. Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter - Blueberry Pie

If you ask us, this is the best lip butter ever! This new shade is spectacular as it suits literally all skin tones and works especially well on Indian skin. It is softer on your lips than a lip balm and the colour payoff is as intense as a lipstick. It is between a dusky pink and a pinkish brown, making it the perfect lipstick shade for the bride. Grab this baby ASAP! 

Price: Rs 581. Buy it here. 

15. Colorbar Deep Matte Lip Crème - Deep Red

If pinks aren’t your thing, then here comes an awesome matte red lipstick. It is so versatile that it is literally the only lipstick you need to up your bridal look game. Bright enough for the night yet muted enough for the day. Keep the rest of your makeup and hairstyle simple, and let your lips do the talking on the big day! 

Price: Rs 574. Buy it here. 

Brides-to-be, are you ready to rock that pout on the big day?