Lipsticks for dusky and deep skin

Shades with enough depth and colour to show up beautifully on dusky and deep Indian skin. 24 shades from 15 brands, with prices in rupees.

1. MaybellineChilly BombColor Sensational Creamy Matte Lipstick · Red, matte
   ₹299
2. LakméRed DriveForever Matte Liquid Lip · Red, liquid matte
   ₹399
3. MACViva Glam IViva Glam Lip Stick · Red, creme
   ₹1,700
4. Too FacedInfatuatedLip Injection Longwear Liquid Lipstick -Size Queen · Red, liquid
   ₹2,350
5. SUGAR06 GarnetPOP Matte Lipcolour · Red, matte
   ₹299
6. Shiseido304 Techno RedLacquerInk LipShine · Red, liquid
   ₹2,200
7. LakméRed VelvetUltimate Glam Liquid Lipstick · Red, liquid
   ₹450
8. MACFeels So GrandRetro Matte Liquid Lip Colour · Red, liquid matte
   ₹2,800
9. MARS19 Quick GlamMatte Lipstick Non Transfer Butter Stick · Red, matte
   ₹549
10. GivenchyNo. 36 L’InterditLe Rouge Sheer Velvet Matte Lipstick · Red, matte
    ₹4,200
11. Ruby’s OrganicsRuby’s RedLipstick · Red, creme
    ₹990
12. SmashboxBawseBe Legendary Lipsticks · Red, creme
    ₹2,850
13. MACChiliMini Lipstick · Red, creme
    ₹1,250
14. SUGAR20 PoppyPOP Matte Lipcolour · Red, matte
    ₹299
15. Tom FordRuby RushLip Color Matte Lipstick · Red, matte
    ₹4,000
16. Just HerbsRaunaq redJhalak Enriched Lipstick · Red, creme
    ₹349
17. MACGive Me FeverLove Me Lipstick · Red, creme
    ₹2,550
18. Swiss BeautyLover Boy RedHold Me Matte Liquid Lipstick · Red, liquid matte
    ₹429
19. LakméRed Rust9to5 Powerplay Priming Matte Lipstick · Red, matte
    ₹650
20. MARS04 Strawberry DripDrip Lip Mist · Berry, creme
    ₹329
21. ReneeChilliEveryday Matte Liquid Lipstick · Red, liquid matte
    ₹249
22. Laura Mercier382 LauraPetal Soft Lip Color · Red, creme
    ₹3,800
23. SmashboxUnzipped MatteBe Legendary Lip Stick – Violet Riot Matte · Red, matte
    ₹1,850
24. Maybelline004 Wild CardMoisturizing Serum Lipstick · Red, satin
    ₹599

Shades, ranges and MRPs come from each brand’s official website or, for premium brands, from Sephora India. Colours are measured from those official product images and swatches and compared with CIEDE2000, the standard for how different two colours look to the eye. Screens and lighting vary, so treat matches as a close guide.

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