Looking to achieve gorgeous nude lips? The right nude lipstick provides a flattering way to add a hint of color to your lips, without making you look like a corpse. For the best look, you should choose a color that complements your skin tone, making your complexion glow. To reap the benefits of the perfect caramel, taupe or beige, check out these nine awesome nude lip colors.
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L'Oreal Paris Lipcolour in Fairest Nude, $8.99
This L'Oreal lipstick is a great option for those with pale complexions. People with fair skin should avoid nude shades with yellow undertones, as they can make pale complexions look splotchy. Instead, choose a nude with hints of dusty rose.
Buxom Full-On Lip Polish in Amber, $20
For warm, caramel-colored complexions, try shiny nude lips with hints of peach. Buxom Full-On Lip Polish in Amber is a soft peach shade with a shimmering finish. It will add the perfect sheen to medium skin tones.
Urban Decay Vice Lipstick in Uptight, $17
People with medium, olive-toned complexions also look great when adding a dash of peach to their lips. Urban Decay Vice Lipstick in Uptight has a matte finish, which will provide you with the long-wearing nude pigment that won't fade to nothing by the day's end.
Chanel Rouge Coco Ultra Hydrating Lip Colour in Adrienne, $37
If you have medium-toned skin with pink undertones, try Chanel Rouge Coco Ultra Hydrating Lip Colour in Adrienne. This nude lipstick is the ideal mixture of pink and beige, and it's sure to flatter your skin.
Sisley Phyto Lip Twist Tinted Lip Balm in Baby, $50
If you have fair skin, one of the best ways to wear nude lips is by emphasizing the rosy hues in your natural pout. This tinted balm from Sisley is a shiny, tinted formula that gives your lips a slight pink flush.
M.A.C. Lipstick in Half 'n Half, $17
One way for people with dark complexions to select a shade for their nude lips is by choosing a sheer, creamy lipstick. M.A.C. Cosmetics Lipstick in Half 'n Half is a basic nude with hints of gold, which will highlight a dark complexion's undertones.
Lancome L'Absolu Rouge Replenishing & Reshaping Lipcolor in Henne, $30.50
If you have a darker complexion and want a lip color that perfectly matches the shade of your lips, try this hydrating formula from Lancome in Henne, a warm, rich, red-based nude. This moisture-infused lipstick is a lovely dark brown color, and its satiny finish makes your lips look picture-perfect.
Nars Audacious Lipstick in Julie, $34
If you have pale or medium skin with yellow undertones, try a coral nude lipstick. This pink-orange nude lip color will provide you with a slightly bolder take on nude lips, and the creamy, satiny finish will keep your lips hydrated all day.
NYX Cosmetics Butter Lipstick in West Coast, $5.99
If you're a medium-skinned makeup lover looking for an affordable nude lip, try this rich, creamy rendition from NYX. This salmon-colored nude will make your lips look endlessly kissable, and the smooth formula will keep your pout plump.
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