The Best Nude Lipstick Shades for Darker Skin Tones

The nude lipstick is an absolute necessity—a subtle, neutral wash of color that is the perfect finishing touch to any look. However, the typical nude lipstick roundup tends to offer shades for lighter skin tones—pale beiges, light rosy pinks and the like—as if everyone is walking around with the same skin color.

This nude lipstick roundup focuses on shades that flatter and enhance darker skin tones. Read on and see if your favorite made the list.

Wayne Goss The Luxury Cream Lipstick in Nutmeg, Pecan, Hazelnut, Chestnut, Cocoa, $28 (each)

This classic cream lip formula glides on with a silky texture and leaves lips feeling comfortably hydrated for hours. The best part? Its semi-opaque pigments adapt to your natural lip color for an unfussy, elegant look that’s unique to you. Choose from a range of effortlessly wearable shades that let your natural lip color peek through.

Danessa Myricks Beauty ColorFix 24-Hour Cream Color Nudes in Nude 9, 10, 11 and 12, $20 (each)

Inspired by Danessa’s bestselling foundation, these high-intensity pigments are available in a wide range of neutral shades, so you can find your perfect match. Plus, there are endless ways to play—the award-winning, multipurpose cream pigments work as eye shadow, eyeliner, lipstick, or contour for a seamless, monochromatic look.

Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution in Catwalking, $35

Create the illusion of fuller, wider lips with the matte lipstick of the future. It perfectly glides over your lips and stays comfortable all day. Catwalking is a neutral peach that enhances lips’ natural hue for an instantly plump, luscious look.

Natasha Denona I Need A Nude Lipstick in 36 NP Amorosa, $27

Natasha was compelled to create this gorgeous collection after spending years mixing nude lipsticks together to achieve her vision. If you’re finally done mixing and matching like Natasha, here’s a collection of universally-flattering neutral shades. Amorosa is the perfect natural mauve lipstick shade to fit all skin tones.

Charlotte Tilbury K.I.S.S.I.N.G in Yes Honey, $35

Meet Charlotte’s fail-safe recipe for perfect, full-bodied lips—without any bleeding or feathering. This color collection is curated with modern and classic icons in mind. A nod to Audrey Hepburn’s sophisticated style, Yes Honey is a light, honey-toned nude with a cream finish.

Danessa Myricks Beauty ColorFix 24-Hour Cream Color Matte in Chocolate, $20

This longlasting, multipurpose color is completely safe for use on the eyes and face—as well as on the lips, of course. Chocolate is a cool brown with a comfortable matte finish. Channel your inner artist to create custom colors, finishes, and endless full-face and body looks.