Secondly, no two nudes are the same - particularly so when comparing a nude for fairer tones with something that won’t look frightful on black skin. At best you will look like you are wearing concealer on your lips. There is nothing remotely perfect about wearing a lipstick that matches one’s skin tone. According to the Oxford Dictionary, the word “nude” denotes make-up that is “a colour resembling that of the wearer’s skin”. Putting the misplaced sense of skin tone to one side, the idea of the perfect nude lipstick is actually something of a misnomer.
When a 13-year-old black girl considers pictures of a Fifties French actress - with her Caucasian skin, trademark kohl-rimmed eyes and salmon-pink lips - a blueprint for finding the perfect nude lipstick, false start doesn’t even begin to qualify it. My journey began as a teen beguiled by Brigitte Bardot. Here, Funmi Fetto details her own quest for the perfect nude lipstick, discovers the best shades for dark skin and speaks to the experts about avoiding the most common pitfalls.
What looks perfectly peachy on one skin tone looks pasty on another, and that's before we even get started on the difference between nudes for black women and for white. From matte formulas to liquids and more, we're positive you'll love these lipstick colors for brown skin just as much as we do.The concept of 'nude' make-up is problematic at the best of times. We chose from a mix of GH Beauty Award winners, user reviews, and expert picks to round up the best lipsticks that stay put without any smudges or fading, stand out with rich pigment, and are super flattering on dark skin.
Our Beauty Lab is constantly swiping on new lipstick colors and formulas both in the Lab and with consumer tests across the nation. Thankfully, the Good Housekeeping Institute is here to make matters a whole lot easier. Whether you're looking for a nude or red shade or something in between, you want to make sure it's right for you: Seek out shades that are highly pigmented, which will stand out against dark skin, and avoid anything chalky or overly pastel. With thousands of lipsticks colors out there, choosing one that looks great on your skin tone is easier said than done, especially if you have dark skin.įor deep complexions, it's important to choose colors that complement your brown tones and pop against dark lips and skin instead of making them look gray or ashy. Of course, you want a lipstick that has major staying power (no touch-ups at noon), is full of bold pigment, and will keep your pout looking supple and soft (no cracking wanted here). Lipsticks: We love to sport them, but it can be quite the challenge finding the perfect shade.
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