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5 African American Makeup Myths, Debunked

Pastel shades, nude lips -- you can wear them. Here's how to break the rules and look great

by Erica Smith  |  1 COMMENT

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Myth: Nude-colored products never work -- especially nude lipstick
Myth: Nude-colored products never work -- especially nude lipstick Reality: Nude lips are one of this season's hottest trends. Just pick up a tube of lipstick labeled "nude" and you're good to go, right? Wrong. Products categorized as "nude" and "naked" are meant to mimic the natural color of lighter skin tones. To avoid looking like you're severly dehydrated, you should look for nude shades with rose undertones and utilize other lip products in your makeup bag, says Fine. "Nude shades worn without liner or gloss can get lost on brown skin, so always begin with a brown liner to add definition to lips, then dab with a cocoa gloss to make it come alive."

Try:
Lancome Rouge in Love Lipstick in Delicate Lace, $8.50
Maybelline Color Sensational Lipcolor in Sin-A-Mon, $7.49
CoverGirl Queen Collection Lip Color in Nude Attitude, $5.94
bareMinerals Marvelous Moxie Lipgloss in Dreamer, $18

SEE NEXT PAGE: Myth: Pastel makeup doesn't look right on dark skin tones
 

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