Gloss brown lipsticks

Brown lipsticks are deep, muted shades on the warm side of red: chocolate, cocoa, espresso, chestnut and brick. They are darker than nudes and less saturated than deep reds. A brown with more red reads like brick or cinnamon, while one closer to yellow reads like coffee or toffee; the deeper the shade, the stronger the contrast it makes. A gloss finish is shiny and wet-looking, and colour payoff ranges from sheer to intense depending on the formula. A sheer gloss can read lighter and more translucent on the lips than its hex value, while a pigmented gloss stays close to it and adds strong shine.

17 gloss brown shades, grouped by undertone.

Last verified 24 October 2026. How we measure.