Is there anything more satisfying than finding your nude lipstick? As a Black woman, this journey has not been smooth sailing, there has been ashiness and some rather horrible mishaps that should never be made public. Alas, I have made it and the quest to find my nude lipstick has come to an end and I can confirm, it’s a good place to be.
A nude lipstick is what the little black dress is to your wardrobe—it’s a staple, a classic and always the right choice. The trick in picking a nude that works for you is ‘that we choose a shade that’s subtle but at the same time harmonises the skin’’ says Sasha Ghodstinat, Code8 Global Makeup Artist. Find a shade that works with your undertones—as a rule of thumb if you’re on the warmer end of the spectrum opt for a warm toned nude and if you’re on the opposite end of the spectrum, go for a cooler toned pink. The key is to find a colour that is effortless and essentially blends with your natural lip colour.
There is a nude for everyone, and in a bid to make that hunt a little easier, we’ve asked 14 of nude lipstick aficionados what their favourite nude lipstick is. As for myself, my number one nude lipstick is the Glossier Ultralip in Cachet. My lips are quite pigmented and a lot of nudes lipsticks tend to wash me, but this sheer buildable formula works amazingly on my lips and the colour is a gorgeous natural brown shade.
Keep scrolling for more amazing nude lipsticks.
Tagged: makeup