3 Iconic Nude Lip Colours For Brown Skin

Nude lipsticks are coveted by the beauty community, but in most cases, demonstrated on fair skin tones. So how do people of colour navigate the world of ‘nude’? First step, let’s redefine what it means to rock a nude lip.

Neutrals are part of a spectrum, so whilst we’ve obsessed over the Kylie Jenner Velvet Teddy look and adored the creamy vanillas, let’s never forget the chocolate browns, warm caramels, rose tones, berries and mauves. All valid in the universe of nude. The number one tip in building your collection of neutrals when you have a deeper skin tone is to ensure the shade elevates the richness in your skin.

If you’re craving a pop of beige, coat the centre of your lips with a light wash of colour and shade the outer parts of your lip with a deeper chocolate or caramel tone to blend the beige. Bonus: This technique of light in the middle, deeper on the outer, paints the illusion of a poutier, more full lip.

Enough with the tips, let’s chat about iconic nudes for deeper skin tones. These three shades will quickly become your most highly sought-after lip colours, taking you from day to night.