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....Very hydrating lip tint...People who use matte colors on the lips not the fact that this is the main issue, lips get very dry after a while.
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
I’ve been using this product for two weeks and it’s a must have tho I was sent a color that doesn’t necessarily complement my skin tone there’s several ways I can play with this. ...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!
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
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.
$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 / 3.7 g·ITEM: 2694602
Color: Cookie - warm honey nude
$38.00
Very creamy! Great for olive skin tone...Its really hard for me to find a red lipstick that works well with my olive skin tone and this really hit the nail on the head!...The only thing I don't love is the color Annie, a pale peachy nude that's much lighter than my lips.
What it is: A clean, hydrating, satin cream plumping lipstick enriched with MAXI-LIP™ for clinically proven plumping benefits.
Formulation Type: Lipstick
Benefits: Hydrating, Plumping
Highlighted Ingredients:
- MAXI-LIP™: Improves lip condition, softness, comfort, and hydration.
- Jojoba Oil: Hydrates.
- Olive Oil: Hydrates and nourishes.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: This formula is 94 percent natural with saturated pigments and fortified with nourishing jojoba and olive oils for comfort, glide, creaminess, and hydration. Infused with MAXI-LIP™, lips are nourished and softened. With consistent use, lipstick is s
Size: 0.14 oz/ 4.2mL·ITEM: 2549111
Color: Slaytina - red orange
$31.00
amazing new formula that doesn’t dry lips!...Miss America is a gorgeous red that will flatter all skin tones. It won’t transfer and lasts all day. ...This product is amazing especially if you happen to eat up your lip color. Its promising ultra matte and will stay a couple of hours.
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: 1 oz / 3 g·ITEM: 2837326
Color: Uncensored - cool dark brown
$33.00
The best juicy shiny lip on the market. I love this shade ‘Syrup’ and will always repurchase. ...MAC lips Really hydrated and bold...pretty princess lip
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: 0.1 oz / 4 mL·ITEM: 2663102
Color: Extra Chilli - Warm Brick Red
$47.00
Maybelline is great but it dries my lips so much I loose a layer of skin. The Dior one in red does transfer and never last as long as this one. ...great natural lippy colour for medium olive complexions
What it is: A kiss-proof, transfer-proof, and waterproof liquid lipstick with up to 24 hours of weightless wear and rich, matte color.
Formulation Type: Liquid Lipstick
Benefits: Hydrating, Long-wearing
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, and triclosan.
What Else You Need to Know: This good-for-lips formula comes packed with nutrients like passionfruit oil, coconut oil, and shea butter for a comfortable, next-to-naked feel. No bleeding, no feathering, and no touch-ups needed.
Size: 0.13 oz·ITEM: 2755064
Color: B103 AUBURN - warm, pink brown
$65.00
Not only such a beautiful color for my olive skin tone, but it glides effortlessly across my lips. ...Beautiful color and long lasting. Works great on an olive skin tone.
What it is: A refillable, soft matte lipstick that delivers buildable coverage, lightweight feel, and a diffused matte finish that lasts up to six hours.
Formulation Type: Lipstick
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Jojoba Oil: Sooths and hydrates.
- Bifidus Extract: Helps strengthen the lip barrier.
What Else You Need to Know: This lipstick is formulated with Micro-Fit™ Technology, glides on seamlessly, and feels weightless all day long. The shades are made with a white base and only three pure color pigments to replicate the luminosity of Prada nylon fabric in soft, diffused colors designed to flatter a range of skin tones.
