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Best Lipstick for Dark Skin


Choosing a lipstick that works with dark skin tones can feel like a challenge.

It may seem easier to stick to what you think already works for you instead of worrying about whether you can pull off an orange lip or not.

Spoiler alert: you definitely can!

It is our sole belief that makeup—and lipstick especially— should be fun, and more about what makes you feel gorgeous than sticking to a set of rules.

Who makes the rules anyway???

As far as looking beautiful is concerned, always remember this: You are your own LAW!

So, Mummies in the house, color-wise, lipstick options are practically limitless for dark-skinned women.

YES!!!

From a vibrant violet to a dreamy nude; a scary black or even a bold red, you are insured.

Step out and conquer!

About Daniel Nkado

Daniel Nkado is a Nigerian writer and social researcher whose work examines Black identity, racism, institutional inequality, social power and belonging. He is the founder of DNB Stories Africa. Read more about Daniel, including his research methodology and full biography, here.

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