A question which always crops up in the mind of women is – ‘What is my favorite lipstick color’ or ‘What will look good on me’? There are hundreds of lip shades but a few are known as cult classics. These cult classic lipstick shades which look unbelievably good on every skin stone. These most well-known lipsticks are known by name, number or color. Listed below are 5 of the best shades which will suit any and every woman.

• Vivid red
  For almost everyone, the red color is an all-time classic lipstick color. Some like it shiny, others prefer matte, bold and yet not too bright. Vivid red with hints of blue and a perfect matte finish is the essential flattering red that looks chic and trendy. It looks amazing on any skin tone and at every age. This blue-based red lipstick looks great on everyone and amps up the face with minimum efforts. This color is known to be virtually indestructible and will last from morning to night.
• Black Honey
  This is a deep, black violet and appears as a dark color on the tube, but when you apply it there is a faint tint which looks rich. Ever since Clinique launched this color, it has become a best-seller; so much so, that this lipstick sells one tube every 3 minutes. This lipstick is nice, subtle with just a hint of color and sheen. It applies like butter and the sheer plum look is perfect for any lip shade. If you want the pretty purple hue, then you need to apply many layers with the same lipstick. This is a favorite as a lipstick as well as a lip-gloss. People tend to buy it in bulk.
• Schiap
  It is a hot pink lipstick with cooler undertones and a semi-matte, velvety texture, and is named after Elsa Schiaparelli, who is known to wear bright pink lipstick. The lipstick has a blue overtone and makes the teeth appear super white. Some feel comfortable in red/berry lipstick than in pink. The pink color is bright and bold and, at the same time, it does not look funny and is a shade as classic as the red one.
• Fire and Ice
  This lipstick by Revlon is the oldest of the bunch. This orange-red was launched in 1952. It has a zing of coral, it is glossy, and is easy to apply even without a mirror, which is rare among lipsticks. It will make you feel peppy and summery and is perfect for a daytime outing or a lunch date with your beloved or your friends. For some, it may be too orange, sheer and very moisturizing. This lipstick was also among the first lipstick shades to be used in Hollywood.
• Urban Decay 1993
  This is a warm matte brown lipstick that was created in 1993 and was named after the year it was created. This Urban Decay matte shade is a popular sellout product and is perfect for anyone who likes to assume the 90s ‘retro’ look. The muted color has the perfect touch of rose shade, and this shade of brown works equally well on the skin of the same color too.