Maroon lipsticks for Indian skin

Deep red-brown maroons, the shade Indian shoppers search for most. Ranked by how close each one is to a true maroon. 24 shades from 14 brands, with prices in rupees.

1. Huda BeautyBawseDemi Matte Cream Lipstick · Berry, matte
   ₹1,825
2. Too FacedTake OverLady Bold Cream Lipstick · Berry, creme
   ₹2,550
3. Swiss BeautyPoppy RougeMatte Cat Lip Crayon · Red, crayon matte
   ₹299
4. MACD For DangerMACximal Matte Lipstick · Berry, matte
   ₹2,550
5. MaybellineTransformerSuperstay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick · Berry, liquid matte
   ₹699
6. InsightMaeveSuper Stay Lipstick · Berry, matte
   ₹350
7. MACFashion EmergencyPowder Kiss Lip + Cheek Mousse Matte · Berry, mousse matte
   ₹3,100
8. ReneeFolkMatte Lock Lipstick · Berry, matte
   ₹299
9. RevlonStay CurrantColorStay Overtime Lip Color · Berry, creme
   ₹1,300
10. LakméRed SangriaUltimate Glam Liquid Lipstick · Berry, liquid
    ₹450
11. ReneePlay of ClayStay With Me Matte Liquid Lipstick · Berry, liquid matte
    ₹299
12. Swiss BeautyManoganyMatte Lip Liquid Lipstick · Berry, liquid matte
    ₹249
13. MARS17 GildedPopstar Liquid Mousse Lipstick · Berry, mousse matte
    ₹249
14. ReneeGraceColorlock Transfer Not Crayon · Berry, crayon matte
    ₹599
15. MaybellineUnrivaledSuperstay Vinyl Ink Liquid Lipstick · Berry, shine
    ₹849
16. Estée LauderMelted ScarletPurecolor Melt On Glosstick · Red, shine
    ₹3,500
17. Swiss BeautyRosewoodMatte Lip Liquid Lipstick · Berry, liquid matte
    ₹249
18. MARS13 Wild ChasePopstar Liquid Mousse Lipstick · Berry, mousse matte
    ₹249
19. SUGAR19 CranberryPOP Matte Lipcolour · Berry, matte
    ₹299
20. SUGAR18 LunaMettle Liquid Lipstick · Berry, liquid
    ₹1,349
21. Swiss BeautyBerry PopGlaze Days Lip Tint · Berry, shine
    ₹249
22. Lotus MakeupRed RaveEcostay Butter Matte Lip Color · Red, matte
    ₹625
23. SUGAR13 Plums N RosesMatte Attack Transferproof Lipstick · Plum, matte
    ₹749
24. IbaM09 Berry PunchPure Lips Long Stay Matte Lipstick · Berry, matte
    ₹365

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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