One of the most difficult lipstick shades to find is a perfect nude lipstick that perfectly complements your skin tone. But it needn’t be tricky. Here is a basic guideline for when you’re looking for a new nude. Finding your perfect match just got a whole lot easier!
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Fair skin
While it may be tempting to wear nude shades that have warm undertones, especially in the summer months, the colours that suit fair-skinned people best are ones that have cooler blue and purple undertones.
Fair to tanned skin
Even if you’ve got some colour from basking in the sun, your best shade is still one that has cooler undertones as opposed to warm. The difference is that you can go for shades that are slightly darker than your fair-skinned counterparts.
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Tan-coloured to brown skin
There are many different skin tones that fall into this category, but they generally have one thing in common – a warm undertone. This means that you can pull off nude shades ranging from cinnamons to chestnut browns with ease.
Dark skin
The nude shades that suit those with dark skin the most are ones that have a red undertone, such as cocoa or coffee-type colours. Beige nudes are a no-go, as they can make your skin appear washed-out and your lips ashy and dry.
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