Your ideal pink: coral pink

"Coral pink looks good on everyone," says makeup artist Jane McKay. But it really pops on skin tones like yours, so why not take advantage? For a truly bold yet wearable coral pink, try Laura Mercier Lip Colour in Camellia, $22. A sheer, subtle option: Tropez Ultra Glaze Lip Gloss in Catz Meow, $1.99.

Tip: Your skin tone also allows you to experiment with blue-based pinks ... if you dare. "Fear of pink is usually related to pinks that have a blue undertone, which really screams, 'color,'" says makeup artist John Fussell. Ease into it with Smashbox Lip Enhancing Gloss in Pout, $18, or if you choose to dive in, try a rich gloss-lipstick hybrid like Chanel Creme Gloss Lumiere in Madeline, $32. (A word of caution: Bluish pinks can make teeth look more yellow, so keep those pearly whites white!)