Although the idea might seem like a snooze-fest to some, a simple nude lipstick can be the cherry on top of a great makeup look. Since most nude lip shades are designed to resemble a person’s natural lip color, they’re ideal for wearing on an everyday basis, whether you’re pairing them with a smoldering smoky eye or opting for a clean, no-makeup-makeup look.
As SELF previously reported, a nude can be several different shades depending on the skin tone, which is definitely true for women of color. Since we come in a wide variety of beautiful and highly melanated shades, it can be tricky to figure out which lipsticks will accent our skin tones instead of falling flat.
To get a few steps closer to procuring a nude lipstick color that doesn’t make us look like we bit into a powdered donut, we got the inside scoop on some holy-grail favorites from fellow women of color. From spot-on nudes to some with pinker hues, read on for 19 natural-looking lipsticks that are must-haves in any makeup collection.