If you're olive-skinned, finding the right lipstick can be challenging. But the right shade can make your lips look fuller and more kissable. Fortunately, there are plenty of great choices for people with olive skin. Here are some of our favorites.
Size: 0.2 oz·ITEM: 2773208
Color: 12 Purrr - soft fig
$35.00
I got the shade purrr and it looks really flattering on my olive skin tone. It also lasts a while too. Gifted by benefitcosmetics....People who use matte colors on the lips not the fact that this is the main issue, lips get very dry after a while. ...Very hydrating lip tint
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.
Size: 0.50 oz·ITEM: 2756021
Color: Strawberry Sunburst - warm, rich coral-red
$40.50
it isn’t drying and the color I bought (pink sunrise) is perfect for lighter skin tones - I haven’t tried this as blush though only lip balm!...A little goes a long way and ends up blending beautifully! The Sunburst color is gorgeous! I get very tan in the Summer and this complements my skin tone so well!
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
$54.00
Love this lip color and formula — feels like basically nothing on the lips and adds a beautiful wash of color. ...Amazing color...Natural tea enhances my natural lip color but i noticed that the tint stays more on my bottom lips so i have very pigmented color at the bottom and light color on my top lip.
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
Size: 0.10 oz / 3.1 g·ITEM: 2848000
Color: 8B That Pink - sheer rose
$54.00
Light neutral/warm olives... Try this shade!...I was pleasantly surprised with this color. It has a slight purple tone (at least on my lips) and isn't too pink at all. ...Love this colored lip balm!...My skin tone is a cool neutral-color with olive undertones for reference.
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: Lipstick
Benefits: Hydrating
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.
What Else You Need to Know: Enjoy all-day care plus a soft tint of color with this rich lip balm.
Size: 0.07 oz/2 g·ITEM: 2954766
Color: Pillow Talk Medium - a sheer neutral cool rose
$43.50
What it is: A three-in-one sheer lipstick, balm, and tint for hydrated, softer-feeling, blushed-from-within lips.
Formulation Type: Lipstick, Lip Balm & Treatment
Benefits: Hydrating, Long-wearing
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Botanical Butters
- Youth-Boosting Peptides
- pH Custom Colour Chemistry
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 vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty
$35.00
[I received this product in exchange for my honest review] Love everything about this lip product except its color. The color would look beautiful on lighter skin tones and i have an olive skin tone. ...The pigment really compliment my skin tone. I have olive skin and wears Nars Foundation in Barcelona.
What it is: A hydrating lip tint bursting with color, shine, and a sensorial lip experience with serious staying power.
Formulation Type: Lip Balm & Treatment
Ingredient Callouts: It is cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: Kissing Juicy Tint offers shine and hydration, lasting color, a balmy gel-cream formula, and pairs perfectly with Kissing Jelly Lip Oil Gloss (sold separately).
Size: 0.38 oz / 11 g·ITEM: 2843068
Color: Sugar Plum - sheer mauve
$24.00
I love everything about this lip balm! Lip colors that are too brown don’t look great on me, but dulce de leche is a lovely nude that works for my light skin tone with olive/golden undertones. ...Ideal for quick, on-the-move lip 💋 essentials....Especially as a girl with medium tan olive skin, whose foundation naturally washes out the lips after applying.
What it is: A clinically proven, non-sticky lip balm treatment that delivers the intense hydration of a lip mask with a sweet sheer tint using food-grade, non-artificial flavor that is safe for sensitive lips.
Formulation Type: Lip Balm & Treatment
Benefits: Hydrating
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Shea Butter: Boosts lip hydration and soothes skin.
- Jojoba Oil: Locks in moisture to keep lips soft and supple.
- Lysine: Prevents dryness and helps to smooth and soften lips.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, phthalates, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also gluten-free
Size: 0.1 oz/3.5 G·ITEM: 2485480
Color: PDA - bricky red
$33.00
The color payoff is super sheer, more like a tinted lip gloss than a true lipstick. ...pretty princess lip...The best juicy shiny lip on the market. I love this shade ‘Syrup’ and will always repurchase.
What it is: A lightweight, sheer lipstick that delivers high-shine, buildable color with 8-hour wear and long-lasting moisture.
Formulation Type: Lipstick
What Else You Need to Know: This silky lipstick glides on for sheer, buildable color and a lustrous finish. A blend of Jojoba, Raspberry Seed, Coconut and Organic Extra-Virgin Olive Oils nourishes, while Shea Butter conditions and Hyaluronic Acid helps lock in moisture. The result? Comfortable color with long-wearing shine.
Size: 0.14 oz/ 4.2mL·ITEM: 2549202
Color: Venus - light beige
$31.00
Love the color, compliments my brown skin tone so well, it’s definitely transfer proof, if you’re someone who wears a mask at work this is your best friend....color looks so good with a brown lip liner and it lasts a long time only complaint is that if you have lines on your lips this will make it stand out.
What it is: A cult favorite, one swipe application transfer-proof, long-wearing liquid matte lipstick now better than ever—reformulated for maximum comfort with an extended shade range suitable for all skin tones.
Formulation Type: Lipstick / Liquid Lipstick
Benefits: Long-wearing
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Lip L.O.V.E. Complex: Lycopene, Olive Oil, Vitamins A and E, and Essential Fatty Acids—a complex made to help the lips remain visibly supple and hydrated throughout the day.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: HUDA BEAUTY’s new-and-improved formula has all the same benefits you know and love.
Size: 0.12 oz / 3.5 g·ITEM: 2837359
Color: Fleshpot - warm light beige- flesh tone like nude
$34.00
Loved this lip shade on me.. perfect for warm, brown olive skin. ...Lovely color and texture...It flatters my olive skin and it makes them look moisturized. Exactly what the doctor prescribed .
What it is: A sleek satin lipstick with full-coverage, pigment-rich color in a comfortable formula that hydrates lips for eight hours.
Formulation Type: Lipstick
Benefits: Hydrating, Long-wearing, Plumping
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens.
What Else You Need to Know: This satin lipstick delivers bold, pigment-rich color with a creamy glide and polished finish. It hydrates for 8 hours with comfortable wear that visibly smooths fine lines and creates fuller-looking lips. It can also be applied to cheeks for a monochromatic pop of color.
