Lipstick Shade Finder
A lipstick shade finder should do one of two jobs: name a shortlist, or show the colour on your mouth. Quiz if you do not know your undertone. Photo if you already have names like Velvet Teddy or Pillow Talk.
Best for beginners
Shade Finder Quiz
Answer six quick questions about your undertone, depth, and finish preference. Get curated shade recommendations in under a minute.
- ✓Works for nude, red, and pink lips
- ✓No photo required
- ✓Links to try-on for each pick
Best for specific shades
AI Virtual Try-On
Upload a selfie and test MAC Ruby Woo, Velvet Teddy, Pillow Talk, NYX Rome, and hundreds more on your own lips.
- ✓See exact shades on your face
- ✓No app download
- ✓Compare multiple colours
Lipstick shade finder from a picture
Phone photos in Boots lighting lie. The photo finder works when the selfie is next to a window, no filter, lips unlined. Search the shade name, apply it, then compare a second bullet on the same photo — that is how you see undertone, not just depth.
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Upload a daylight selfie — no beauty filter.
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Try two shades in the same family (Teddy vs Mehr, Original vs Medium).
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Buy the in-stock UK listing of the one that still looks like a lip, not concealer.
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Common questions
What is a lipstick shade finder?
A lipstick shade finder matches you to flattering lip colours based on your skin tone, undertone, and style preferences. GlowLip offers a quick quiz and an AI photo try-on so you can see shades on your own face before buying.
How do I find my lipstick shade from a picture?
Use GlowLip's free virtual try-on: upload a selfie, search for any shade (like MAC Velvet Teddy or Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk), and our AI applies the colour to your lips instantly so you can compare options side by side.
Is the lipstick shade finder quiz accurate?
The quiz uses undertone and depth matching to recommend shades from our catalogue. For the most accurate result, complete the quiz then try your top picks on your photo with the AI try-on tool.
Can I find dupes for iconic shades?
Yes. After finding your undertone, browse comparison guides like Velvet Teddy vs Pillow Talk or UK drugstore sisters on the Velvet Teddy and Pillow Talk dupe pages.
Is there a lipstick shade finder from a picture online free?
Yes — GlowLip’s virtual try-on is the photo finder. Upload a selfie in daylight, pick a shade, and see it on your mouth. No account. Then buy the in-stock UK listing of the winner.
What is the difference between the quiz and the photo finder?
The quiz recommends a shortlist from undertone and depth. The photo finder shows exact catalogue shades on your face. Use the quiz if you have no idea; use the photo if you already have two names.