Best Korean lip tints for warm undertones, by shade

Warm undertones are often underserved in Korean makeup, where cool pinks have long been popular. There are plenty of warm shades, though, if you know where to look. This list starts with shades the brand itself labels for warm types, then covers the tint lines with the best warm ranges.

First, which warm type are you?

Warm undertones split into two seasons.

Spring warm types (Light, True and Clear Spring) look best in clear, fresh warm colors: coral, peach, warm pink, poppy red.
Autumn warm types (Soft, True and Dark Autumn) look best in earthy, muted warm colors: brick, terracotta, cinnamon, warm brown.

The quickest test: does a fresh coral make you look awake, or does a muted brick suit you better? Not sure? Take the quiz.

Shades labeled for warm types by the brand

These labels come from rom&nd’s own shade guide. The Juicy Lasting Tint is glossy, the Glasting Melting Balm is a sheer glossy balm, and the Blur Fudge Tint is a soft blurred matte, so you can also choose by finish.

For Spring types

Blur Fudge Tint 09 Coral Jubilee: Clear Spring, True Spring.
Blur Fudge Tint 10 Fudge Red: True Spring, Clear Spring.
Juicy Lasting Tint 11 Pink Pumpkin: True Spring, Light Spring, Soft Autumn.
Glasting Melting Balm 03 Sorbet Balm: Light Spring.
Glasting Melting Balm 01 Coco Nude: Light Spring, Soft Autumn.

For Autumn types

Juicy Lasting Tint 07 Jujube: Soft Autumn, True Autumn.
Juicy Lasting Tint 20 Dark Coconut: Dark Autumn.
Glasting Melting Balm 05 Nougat Sand: Soft Autumn.
Glasting Melting Balm 15 Pecan Brew: True Autumn, Dark Autumn.
Blur Fudge Tint 03 Musky: True Autumn, Dark Autumn.

Find each one on its product page: Juicy Lasting Tint, Glasting Melting Balm, Blur Fudge Tint.

Tint lines with good warm ranges

These lines do not label shades by type. In shade names and descriptions, look for coral, peach, apricot, brick, terracotta, cinnamon and chili. Avoid fuchsia, berry, plum and blue-red.

rom&nd The Juicy Lasting Tint: a high-shine tint. Shine suits Spring types; pick shades whose names or descriptions say coral or warm red.
rom&nd Glasting Water Tint: glass-shine tints that suit Clear and True Spring.
hince Mood Enhancer Matte: muted bullet lipsticks. The deeper warm shades suit Autumn.
peripera Ink Airy Velvet: a soft, airy matte. The soft finish suits Soft Autumn; look for muted coral or brick shade names.
AMUSE Lip & Cheek Healthy Balm: a warm balm for lips and cheeks.

Finish matters too

Spring types: glossy, juicy and glass finishes keep warm color bright and fresh.
Autumn types: velvet, matte and blurred finishes match the soft, earthy quality of the palette. Deep Autumns can carry stronger pigment.

How to check a shade before you buy

Warm shades are easy to misjudge online, because screens and photo filters often make coral look pinker. Look at swatches on lips in natural light, on skin similar to yours, and match the exact shade name on the listing.

Browse more on lip tints for Spring and lip tints for Autumn.