Best Nude Lipsticks for Every Skin Tone

Proving that nude never means boring, each of these bestselling lipsticks does far more than provide the perfect compliment to our ever-changing makeup looks. Packed with pigment, infused with moisturising ingredients and unique in each of their tones, textures and finishes, it’s easy to see why our love affair with nude shades lasted way beyond their Nineties resurgence. Now with nude lipstick shades to suit every single skin tone, there’s no denying how integral the perfect match is in our daily routines - whether we’re baring all come day or night.

How do I choose my lipstick shade according to my skin tone?

The rumours are true: the best nude lipstick for dark skin probably won’t be the best nude lipstick for fair skin. With each skin tone on the spectrum boasting a unique undertone, it’s likely you’ll need to select your perfect nude based on this. You might see the words warm, cool and neutral used a lot to help you narrow down your undertone, but what does it mean? Those with cooler undertones are likely to suit silver jewellery more, and their visible veins might look more blue or purple through the skin, while warmer toned people suit gold jewellery more. Their visible veins may also be more on the green side. Neutral? A mix of both. 

When you’re looking for any lipstick - not just nude - aim for shades that compliment your undertone. For example, deeper skins with a warm undertone, nude browns are your best shout, whereas paler complexions may suit a more rosy nude.