To find which nude hue works best for you, Goldberg suggests comparing each shade to the center of your lips where natural pigment is most prevalent. “Whether that be a pale nude or an enhancing nude, it’s all relative to your natural lip tone.” “Choosing a hue all depends on the look you’re trying to achieve,” he adds. Since nude lipstick shades have varying undertones, they can “range from light to deep in color,” says Marc Reagan, global director of education, artistry and events at Hourglass Cosmetics. Story continues What to consider to find your perfect nude lipstick “Nude Gloss” – Clear or milky lip gloss that gives lips shine, rather than color. “Cool Nude” – Lipsticks with cool undertones and that come in a variety of nude shades.
“Tinted” – Tinted lip balms, usually with just a hint of color. “Brown Nude” – Think of the iconic ‘90s brown lip, but the category can also include brown nudes and even deep chocolate shades. “Lippie/Rose” – Dusty rose tones that are “perfect for an everyday lip,” French says. “Pink Nude” – Pink-toned lipstick shades that are slightly lighter in color than rose nudes. “Light Nude” – “These are almost concealer-color lipsticks, used to lighten the center of a lip,” French says. “Warm Spice” – Warm-toned nude shades with undertones of orange and brown. “Cool Spice” – Cool-toned nude shades with undertones of orange and brown. However, she usually categorizes nude shades based on their undertones, which range from warm to cool to neutral.Īlexandra French, the trendsetting makeup artist, agrees the “possibilities are endless” when it comes to nude lipstick colors and textures, but typically groups them within following nine categories:
There are so many shades of nudes, and it’s entirely open for interpretation on exactly what is classified as a nude lipstick, says makeup artist Shayna Goldberg.
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“The beauty of a nude lipstick is that you don’t have to be too exact, and it’s also easy to apply without a mirror,” says LA-based makeup artist Nikki DeRoest. And unlike with statement red lipsticks, applying nude shades doesn’t require too much precision. It can be glam or low-key, unnoticeable or show-stopping and matte or glossy, meaning there’s an option for everyone. If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission.