lip colors for fair skin

Sephora customers often prefer the following products when searching for lip colors for fair skin.

If you have fair skin, finding the right lipstick can be tricky. You want something that's bold enough to stand out but not so bright as to be overbearing. Here are some of the best choices on the market today.

TOM FORDUltra Shine Lip Color

ITEM: 2050037

Color: Nubile - midtone neutral

578 Reviews

$62.00

Love how moisturizing this lipstick is... honestly my lips feel better than when I use a lip balm. Also, the shade is really the perfect nude for my fair skin tone. ...I’m blonde and have fair skin. I absolutely love this color because it enhances my natural lip color without making them too bold!

What it is: A lightweight, high-shine, intensely pigmented lip formula.


Highlighted Ingredients: 

- Lightweight Silica Powders: Provide all-day shine.

- Esters and Polymers: Provide easy, glossy application.

- Polyethylene Wax: Provides a lightweight, conditioned feel.


What Else You Need to Know: This innovative lip formula combines the easy application of a lipstick, the gleam of a gloss, and the rich emollient of a balm. Featuring lightweight silica powders, the combination of esters and polymers ensure even, glossy application, while polyethylene wax gives a lightweight, conditioned feel.

Freck BeautyCHEEKSLIME Lip + Cheek Tint

Size: 0.5 oz·ITEM: 2777654

Color: Fielding - a soft rust

340 Reviews

$22.00

Beautiful color!...I absolutely LOVE this lip + cheek tint. I have the color big thrills. ...I'm a fair skin girly, and the shade Love Flush compliments me so well.

What it is: A super smooth liquid cream blush with high impact pigments that blends seamlessly and dries down to a natural flush of color on any skin tone.


Finish: 
Natural


Formulation:
Liquid


Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also gluten-free and cruelty-free.


What Else You Need to Know: CHEEKSLIME Lip and Cheek Tint with Plant Collagen is an ultra-pigmented, buidlable blush.

NUDESTIXNudescreen Blush + Lip Tint SPF 30

Size: 0.50 oz·ITEM: 2756013

Color: Pink Sunrise - cool, fresh pink

150 Reviews

$30.00

Very nice lightweight liquid blush! Good color payoff and blendable. I wouldn’t repurchase the color I received to review as it was slightly too warm toned for my fair skin, but imagine it will be a better color match in the summer. ...It blended well and this color looks really nice on fair skin. My cheeks are sometimes dry and this did not accentuate that.

What it is: A multitasking, clean, naturally tinted liquid blush for cheeks, lips, and eyes in a lightweight, hydrating formula.

Finish: Radiant

Formulation:
Liquid

SPF: 30

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Purple Tea Extract: Defends against free radicals with polyphenols.
- Green Algae Extract: Visibly diminishes signs of aging.
- Passionflower Extract: Protects skin from the adverse effects of atmospheric pollutants.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also glu

DIORDior Addict Lip Tint

Size: 0.2 oz / 6 mL·ITEM: 2571446

Color: 771 Natural Berry - berry

194 Reviews

$40.00

Love this lip color and formula — feels like basically nothing on the lips and adds a beautiful wash of color. ...Overall I'm super pleased, it doesn't dry out my lips or set off my migraines, and the warm fresh peach and poppy are super flattering on my fair, freckled skin.

What it is: A transfer-proof semi-matte lip tint from Dior Addict, made with 94%* natural-origin ingredients and infused with cherry oil for 24-hour hydration.

Formulation Type:
Lip Stain

Benefits: Hydrating

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Cherry Oil: Hydrates lips.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also gluten-free.

What Else You Need to Know: Formulated to fuse with your lips, Dior Addict Lip Tint provides up to 12 hours of transfer-proof wear with a barely there

Benefit CosmeticsPlushtint Moisturizing Matte Lip Tint

Size: 0.2 oz·ITEM: 2773216

Color: 16 Fuzzy Slippers - soft coral

352 Reviews

$24.00

It looks great on my fair skin tone and lasts all day throughout my workday. ...I like that this lip tint is not too drying on my lips, and that this lip color looks great on me and seems to last a fair amount of time!

What it is: A matte, longwearing lip tint that gives lips smudge-proof color and moisture for a moisturizing, comfortable feel and soft-blur velvety finish.

Formulation Type: 
Lip Stain


Benefits: Hydrating and Long-wearing


What Else You Need to Know: A plush-matte lip tint with 8-hour* moisture and 8-hour* longwear that's smudge-proof and won't feather or bleed. The soft-focus blurring effect makes lips look smooth and velvety. Plus, the custom carved applicator easily outlines lips. 


*instrumental tests on 30 participants.


Benefit CosmeticsSplashtint Moisturizing Dewy Lip Tint

Size: 0.2 oz / fillsizesequence:1·ITEM: 2766210

Color: 07 Tutti Frutti Glow Tint - fuschia pink

378 Reviews

$24.00

The shade was also perfect for my fair/light skin tone! I love how it stains onto the lip so whenever I’m drinking my coffee it doesn’t transfer! ...The smell is also very nice. I have very fair skin for reference and I got the color summer fling.

What it is: A luscious, long-wearing lip tint that glides on effortlessly for a splash of moisturizing, kiss-proof color with a juicy, dewy finish.


Formulation Type: 
Lip Stain


Benefits: Hydrating, Long-wearing


What Else You Need to Know: 

Elevate your lip look with this moisturizing yet lightweight tint with a pretty, dewy finish that visibly smooths fine lines. The juicy formula gives lips all-day comfort and 8 hours* of moisture. The custom spoon-shaped applicator allows you to effortless outline your lips. 


*instrumental test on 28 participants


$34.00

I love how easy it glides on the lips and brings life to my fair skin...I have the shade Plum Blossom which is a pinky-orange color and it looks beautiful with my fair skin! This lip tint is very creamy with great color payoff and it sits comfortably on my lips all day!

What it is: A creamy, hydrating SPF 25 lip sunscreen in buildable shades—silk protein and botanical lanolin moisturize and soften as UV filters prevent visible effects of photoaging.


Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily


Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Dullness, Fine Lines and Wrinkles


Formulation: Balm


SPF: 30 and under


Highlighted Ingredients:
- UV Filters: Blendable protectors against UVA/UVB rays to prevent visible photoaging effects.

- Botanical Lanolin: Comforts and helps lips retain moisture and color.

Bobbi BrownExtra Lip Tint Sheer Oil-Infused Lip Balm

Size: 0.0811 oz / 2.3 g·ITEM: 2669976

Color: Bare Claret - a burnt sheer red tint

944 Reviews

$39.00

Sheer color and some moisture...Very sheer wash of peachy color - on me, if I try to build it up more on my natural lips (light/fair skin with medium pink lips), it reads as more “my lips but darker pink”. ...This is the most comfortable lip formula!! Leaves a gorgeous kiss of color but doesn’t dry my lips out or leave my lips feeling tight (which means I don’t have to add lip balm or oil on top or under the lip stain that eventually fades away).

What it is: A tinted lip balm infused with botanical oils—including olive, jojoba, and avocado—that enhances lips with hydration, plumping and sheer color.

Formulation Type: 
Lip Gloss, Lip Balm & Treatment


Benefits: Hydrating, Long-wearing, Plumping


Highlighted Ingredients: 
- Jojoba Oil: Conditions, rebalances, and revitalizes.

- Avocado Oil: Nourishes and comforts.

- Olive Oil: Conditions and softens.


What Else You Need to Know: This lip tint’s plumping peptide technology creates a plumped-up look for up to 24 hours, 

LAWLESSForget the Filler Lip-Plumping Line-Smoothing Tinted Lip Balm

Size: 0.1 oz·ITEM: 2741585

Color: Whisper - pinky nude

1.7K Reviews

$26.00

I love the forget the filler line smoothing tinted lip balm by lawless beauty! I got the shade Cupid and it’s a really pretty pink shade that goes well with my fair complexion. ...Such a pretty color!...I have thin lips, so I tend to shy away from lip color but I couldn’t pass on this!

What it is: A clinically tested, plumping, cushiony lip balm with a gorgeous wash of color. Powered by Maxi-LipTM, Shea Butter, and Jojoba Seed Oil.


Formulation Type: Lip Balm & Treatment


Benefits: Hydrating, Plumping


Highlighted Ingredients:

- Maxi-Lip™: Improves lip condition, softness, comfort, and hydration.

- Shea Butter: Hydrates.

- Rosa canina Fruit Oil: Softens.

Yves Saint LaurentCandy Glow Tinted Butter Balm

Size: 0.10 oz·ITEM: 2751576

Color: 7B Nude Pleasure - sheer honey nude

885 Reviews

$40.00

My new favorite lip product - it’s a 10!!!...I’m a raving fan and will continue to use forever! I’m getting other colors but on my fair skin I’m really happy with this color! ...Perfect summer lip product!...This is SUCH a nice balm and the perfect shade for my super fair skin! It gives a subtle wash of color that leaves my lips feeling so hydrated, and it smells like watermelon, which is a lovely little treat.

What it is: A smooth, buttery lip balm providing soft shine and a sheer flush of color—infused with shea butter and maracuja oil for smooth, hydrated lips.


Formulation Type: 
Lip Balm & Treatment


Benefits: Hydrating, Long-wearing


Highlighted Ingredients: 
- Shea Butter: Bestows a creamy, balmy texture.

- Maracuja Oil: Visibly plumps and soothes.

- pH-Adjusting Pigments: React to the body’s natural chemistry, creating a unique shade.


Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens and sulfates SLS & SLES.

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