Here’s how the same 3 lip colors look on 9 different skin tones

A great lip color is all you need to make a statement. Don't believe us? Take a second to visualize Selena Quintanilla and Taylor Swift; your first image was their signature red pouts, right?

It's no secret that a pop of color can transform your look and your attitude, the problem is finding the perfect shade — you know, the one that makes your heart skip a beat. The reality is that one lipstick shade can look totally different on two different skin tones (especially nude shades). 

That's why we're so glad to have found three of the most universal lip colors that flatter every skin tone. Yes, really. We have the photos to prove it. —Ymijan Baftijari

Cindy Diaz

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Marissa / Vivala

Is there any color she can't rock?! The orange lip especially plays up her bronze undertones.

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NYX Butter Gloss Lipgloss in Cupcake, $5, Ulta.com 

NYX Liquid Suede Cream Lipstick in Orange County, $7, Ulta.com

Urban Decay Comfort Matte in Doubt, $17, Ulta.com

Brittany Fowler

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Marissa / Vivala

They all look like they were made just for her, especially the red lipstick with the blue undertone. 

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NYX Butter Gloss Lipgloss in Cupcake, $5, Ulta.com 

NYX Liquid Suede Cream Lipstick in Orange County, $7, Ulta.com

Urban Decay Comfort Matte in Doubt, $17, Ulta.com

Leilah Peralta

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Marissa / Vivala

That gloss is literal perfection on her darker complexion! 

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NYX Butter Gloss Lipgloss in Cupcake, $5, Ulta.com 

NYX Liquid Suede Cream Lipstick in Orange County, $7, Ulta.com

Urban Decay Comfort Matte in Doubt, $17, Ulta.com

Brittany Chistensen

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Marissa / Vivala

This is proof that subdued and vibrant colors can look beautiful on fair complexions.

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NYX Butter Gloss Lipgloss in Cupcake, $5, Ulta.com 

NYX Liquid Suede Cream Lipstick in Orange County, $7, Ulta.com

Urban Decay Comfort Matte in Doubt, $17, Ulta.com

Jessica Torres

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Marissa / Vivala

Warmer skin tones are a natural BFF for bold colors, and Jess her is further proof. 

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NYX Butter Gloss Lipgloss in Cupcake, $5, Ulta.com 

NYX Liquid Suede Cream Lipstick in Orange County, $7, Ulta.com

Urban Decay Comfort Matte in Doubt, $17, Ulta.com

Natalia Aguilar

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Marissa / Vivala

If you have yellow undertones like she does, then this is your sign to go out and buy that orange matte color, like…yesterday (or any of the colors, really). 

From left to right: 

NYX Butter Gloss Lipgloss in Cupcake, $5, Ulta.com 

NYX Liquid Suede Cream Lipstick in Orange County, $7, Ulta.com 

Urban Decay Comfort Matte in Doubt, $17, Ulta.com

Andrea Flynn

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Marissa / Vivala

The pink butter gloss is a natural everyday color that should be a staple for you if you have her skin tone. 

From left to right: 

NYX Butter Gloss Lipgloss in Cupcake, $5, Ulta.com 

NYX Liquid Suede Cream Lipstick in Orange County, $7, Ulta.com 

Urban Decay Comfort Matte in Doubt, $17, Ulta.com

Cindy Rodriguez

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Marissa / Vivala

Do we need to say it again? We'll say it again: Orange lips are the bomb.com for those with a golden glow. 

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NYX Butter Gloss Lipgloss in Cupcake, $5, Ulta.com 

NYX Liquid Suede Cream Lipstick in Orange County, $7, Ulta.com

Urban Decay Comfort Matte in Doubt, $17, Ulta.com

Nathashya Nguyen

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Marissa / Vivala

If you made us pick which one was our favorite, you'd probably be mad at us because they're all winners in our book. We're loving how every color looks a bit warmer, overall, on Nathashya.

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NYX Butter Gloss Lipgloss in Cupcake, $5, Ulta.com 

NYX Liquid Suede Cream Lipstick in Orange County, $7, Ulta.com

Urban Decay Comfort Matte in Doubt, $17, Ulta.com