Finding the perfect nude lipstick is just like trying to find the right shade of foundation or concealer — it’s an arduous task and may take some time before you find the one for you.
While a nude lipstick might sound boring, the options out there are aplenty — from glam to low-key, matte to glossy, barely-there to show-stopping. Here are some choices for you to pick from — satin tans, matte browns and natural pink. You can thank us later.
This subtly shimmery pink shade of Dior’s Ultra-Gloss looks stunning on the lips. The formula is meant to give your lips high shine and volume, and it is wonderfully non-sticky for a gloss product. We’re particularly drawn to the brush applicator that deposits a nice thin layer of product and also allows you to build it up and “paint” it on– a pleasant change from typical doe foot applicators. The packaging is divine as well, which is always a bonus.
It’s a fan favourite for a reason. This liquid lipstick glides on very smoothly, and begins to dry under a minute after application, which makes it easy to apply. It feels light on the lips and coats your puckers with an even layer of colour-rich pigments that lasts all day long.
With more than 20 skin-complementing colours 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.
This nude shade is perfect for those with tanned or darker skin tones. It’s in the shade Cover Star, and is a matte lipstick that includes hydrating and nourishing ingredients to keep lips moisturised all day. Plus, this lippie is super long-lasting, which means it won’t budge, even after copious cups of coffee.
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.
Some nudes can wimp out on colour payoff, but this shade will never let you down.
The shade may be subtle, but this highly pigmented formula lasts for hours—and the hydrating formula doesn’t dry out your lips.
The perfect nude shade in a matte formula that lasts all day but still feels wearable and comfortable on your lips.
Lipsticks were one of the first products that launched Bobbi Brown‘s brand into popularity. Once you try this rich, warm neutral you’ll get why.
A version of this article originally appeared in Harper's BAZAAR US