Having lipstick on is not a synonym for drawing attention to the lips. You may just want to finish your makeup look with a subtle touch. For those days, what you need is the right nude lipstick for your lip and skin tone. A perfect nude lipstick may not be easy to find, and may even change when you get a tan in the summer; but once you find it, you’ll be obsessed!
Find the best 10 shades of nude lipstick
The right nude lipstick for you is the one that complements your complexion creating a harmonious result. Having that in mind, is only logical that we can’t talk about one universal nude lipstick, but the right lipstick for your skin tone. Below, we list 10 lipsticks that progress from fair to deep complexions.
Keep in mind that these suggestions are not strict! You may have fair skin and use a shade suggested for a deep skin tone. However, it will look like a statement color on you, rather than a nude. As for deep complexions using nude lipsticks for fair skin, it can be more tricky; when using a shade lighter than the natural lip and skin tone can create an ashy look. The key here is to try and explore what works for your lip and skin tone!
Shiseido ModernMatte Powder Lipstick 502 Whisper
Neutral nude shade for fair skin
Shiseido ModernMatte Powder Lipstick 502 Whisper
Here’s a neutral nude lipstick for a very strong start! With Shiseido, we always have great expectations—and this lipstick didn’t disappoint us. It offers a full-coverage matte result, that feels comfortable on the lips while granting a long-lasting performance. Ultra-thin and creamy, this formula deeply hydrates the lips while coating your lips with a color that elevates any of your makeup looks!
IT Cosmetics Pillow Lips Matte Lipstick Vision
Pinky-peachy beige nude for fair skin
IT Cosmetics Pillow Lips Matte Lipstick Vision
You may already be in love with the iconic IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Full Coverage Foundation SPF50+. Now it’s time to explore another IT Cosmetics hit! Infused with collagen and hyaluronic filling spheres, this formula delivers irresistible color while caring for the lips. Rich in pigment and creamy, it feels comfortable on the lips and finishes any look with demure color.
Elizabeth Arden Lip Color Lipstick 27 Notably Nude
Peachy nude for light to medium skin tones
Elizabeth Arden Lip Color Lipstick 27 Notably Nude
The luxurious experience starts with the irresistible vanilla fragrance and the comfortable creamy texture! Once you take a good look in the mirror, you find that the lipstick was not only a pleasure to apply but also looks sublime! The Advanced Ceramide complex moisturizes the lips while maracuja oil goes the extra mile for nourishing the lips. Perfect for fair to medium skin tones, this one is a keeper. When you fall in love with the formula, you’ll like to know that you have more than 20 shades to shop for!
Clarins Joli Rouge Satin Lipstick 757 Nude Brick
Pinky nude for medium skin tones
Clarins Joli Rouge Satin Lipstick 757 Nude Brick
Not this writer including her personal favorite lipstick on a lipstick list (she may even be on her third refill already)! Let’s start by praising the formula: it feels creamy and comfortable, coating the lips with rich pigments that last. It’s easy to reapply, without any patches or weird build-up effects. Plus, once you finish it, you get to buy the refill for a better deal.
Sisley Paris Phyto-Rouge Shine Lipstick 32 Sheer Ginger
Peachy sheer nude for medium tan skin tones
Sisley Paris Phyto-Rouge Shine Lipstick 32 Sheer Ginger
If you like the shine of a lip gloss as much as you appreciate the comfort of a balm and the color of a lipstick, then check out this remarkable formula. The Hydrobooster complex works together with nourishing oils to replenish the lips with hydration, comfort, and shine. The sheer color payoff is perfect for those days when you feel like wearing a weightless veil of color and a natural makeup look.
essence The Slim Stick 101 Choc-o-holic
Warm chocolaty-nude for medium-tan skin
essence The Slim Stick 101 Choc-o-holic
This is the velvet matte that’s been missing in your kit. Once you apply it on your lips, it lasts up to 6 hours feeling comfortable the whole time—thanks to a powerful blend of oils that nourish your lips while embellishing them. As for the packaging, it is slim and elegant, compact enough to fit the smallest of bags. Kiss your lips with a vegan formula that leaves an irresistible matte-velvet finish.
Neve Cosmetics Dessert à Lèvres Lipstick Chocolate Pudding
Chocolate-brown for medium-tan skin tones
Neve Cosmetics Dessert à Lèvres Lipstick Chocolate Pudding
Still, on the chocolate lips theme, we bring you another tempting treat for your lips. This delicious dessert-inspired range presents you with intense color payoff and a scent of pastries, in a chocolaty-brown shade that makes every application a real pleasure. Including jojoba oil, you can rest assured that not only your lips look great but they’ll also feel comfortable.
Flormar HD Weightless Matte Lipstick 02 Nude Peach
Peachy under-tone for medium-tan complexion
Flormar HD Weightless Matte Lipstick 02 Nude Peach
With the perfect demi-matte finish, this formula is just as soft as the shades we’re highlighting! Creamy and lightweight, this texture glides on the lips to coat them in an even layer of the prettiest nude shade. The secret is in the ingredients: along with the rich pigments, you have the rich murumuru butter, extremely hydrating and soothing for the lips.
L’Oréal Paris Color Riche Nude Intense Lipstick 570 Worth It Intense
Warm nude for tan to deep skin tones
L’Oréal Paris Color Riche Nude Intense Lipstick 570 Worth It Intense
With this range, you get a nude from a range that focuses on creating nude lipsticks for all skin and lip tones. Argan oil is the nourishing agent in the formula, and it makes sure that your lips feel comfortable and plump all day. More than a perfect formula, you get unique features: the exclusive case is designed by a female illustrator and the bullet is shaped with a female silhouette as inspiration.
L.A. Girl Lip Attraction Lipstick Obsessed
Berry-nude for deep skin tones
L.A. Girl Lip Attraction Lipstick Obsessed
Creamy and shimmery, this lipstick never looks dull! Featuring rich pigments along with nourishing oils, this formula delivers it all and in the end, you’ll be positively obsessed. Each application enhances your lips while upgrading your look and delivering all the comfort you need. Kiss your lips with the radiance that truly highlights them in the nude.
If you’d also like to add a touch of pink to your makeup kit, then take a look at our list of the best pink lipsticks.
