Our editors selected these deals and items because we think you will enjoy them at these prices. If you purchase something through our links, we may earn a commission. Pricing and availability are accurate as of publish time. A nude lipstick is a must-have in any makeup bag. The right nude lip color can pull together any look with ease, blending into your skin tone to give a natural-but-not-totally-bare look. Picking the right nude color, however, is not as easy as it seems. There are so many neutral shades on the market that it can be hard to figure out the right color for you. That's why we asked three makeup artists for tips about picking the best nude lipstick for your skin tone.
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But like shade matching with foundation or concealer, it takes some looking around, though these 25 nude lipsticks are a good start. Balmy beiges, matte browns, satin tans, and plenty of natural pink lipsticks are ahead, in every finish and for all complexions. Mented Cosmetics' semi-matte lip color delivers perk after perk: A natural finish, an inclusive shade range, and moisturizing castor seed oil right in the formula. Accent your natural lip color with ColourPop's vegan, cruelty-free, and comfortable lip crayon. The Strand is a sheer pink that offers a gorgeous glow. With more than 20 skin-complementing colors to choose from—and undertones noted right in the description—it's so easy to find your go-to Power Bullet Matte Lipstick shade in just one try. MAC's Film Noir is the definition of "universally flattering. Though you might know The Lip Bar best for its liquid lipsticks, the brand's creamy, wear-with-everything bullet formulas definitely deserve a spot in your collection, too. Glossier's Generation G lipstick in Like looks like a vampy plum—but once you apply it, it actually leaves the prettiest, cool-toned pink sheen on your lips. A perfect peachy-beige from the brand that's been known to convert even the most liquid-lipstick-averse.
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Finding your perfect nude lip liner is a lot like looking for the perfect little black dress or a classic white button-down shirt you can wear with everything in your wardrobe. In other words, it has to check all the boxes: Does it feel comfortable on the lips? Does it complement most makeup looks? Does it suit your skin and natural lip tone? Does it make you feel like the best version of yourself? If you answered "no" to any of the aforementioned questions, then it sounds like you've yet to find the one. When you finally do, though, you'll be amazed at the multitude of ways you can use a neutral liner to enhance and highlight your lips.
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