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The Juicy Lasting Tint
A high-shine water tint with a wide shade range. Shine reads as clarity, which is why we point Spring and Winter types here first.
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Dark Winter
Dark Winter (also called Deep Winter) is defined by depth with a cool-leaning undertone. Deep plum, black cherry and dark berry give you structure, and light or warm-muted colors tend to disappear. This type sits next to Dark Autumn.
- Dark brown or black hair
- Dark brown or black-brown eyes
- Strong contrast between features and skin
Common traits, not rules. Plenty of Dark Winters have none of them.
Dark Winter palette
Makeup colors for Dark Winter
- Lips
- Black cherry, plum, deep berry, dark blue-red.
- Cheeks
- Deep berry or plum, applied lightly.
- Eyes
- Charcoal, deep plum, cool espresso. Black liner works.
- Base
- Neutral or cool shades in your depth.
- Usually less flattering
- Peach, light coral, camel and muted khaki.
Shades rom&nd labels Dark Winter
Labels from rom&nd's shade guide, recorded 2026-09-29. Brand store links are not affiliate links.
| Shade | Product | Brand labels | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Plum Coke | Juicy Lasting Tint (original) | True Winter, Dark Winter | View at rom&nd |
| 04 Radwood | Blur Fudge Tint | Dark Autumn, Dark Winter | View at rom&nd |
More Winter lip tints to look at
Our picks for Winter types in general. Check each shade's undertone on the retailer page, since every line covers more than one season.
Glossy
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Glasting Water Tint
A very glossy, watery tint. The high shine suits the clear types, Clear Spring and Clear Winter in particular.
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peripera
Ink the Velvet
One of the best-known Korean velvet tints. The deeper, richer shades are where Autumn and Winter types will find the most options.
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hince
Mood Enhancer Matte
hince leans towards muted, grown-up tones. The deeper shades suit Autumn and Dark Winter.
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Guides for Dark Winter
- Best Korean lip tints for cool undertones, by shadeKorean lip tints for cool undertones, chosen shade by shade: brand-labeled rom&nd shades for Summer and Winter types, plus the tint lines with the most cool shades.
- Dark Autumn vs Dark Winter: how to tell your deep coloring apartDark Autumn and Dark Winter are both defined by depth. How to tell whether your deep coloring leans warm or cool, and which Korean lip shades suit each.
Neighboring types
If you are torn, it is usually between Dark Winter and one of these. Shades that suit both are the safest place to start.