We *Swear* Won’t Make You Look Like a Corpse. We gotchu (and your exact skin tone) covered.
If you’ve ever swiped on a nude lipstick only to look like the Cryptkeeper’s uncle on a bad day, then you already know the struggle that is matching your mouth to your face (which, let’s be honest, really shouldn’t be that hard, but alas).
So to take the guesswork out of your lip game,that we promise won’t make you look like a corpse this season. Unless, you know, that’s the look you’re going for. Then please move along. Thanks.
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For Deep Skin
Deep skin tones, please meet your new favorite nude: a muted berry brown, which works like a neutral to melt into your skin tone. Just make sure to avoid any formula with even a hint of white, since you can almost guarantee that it’ll end up looking milky against your lips.
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For Dark Skin
Brown-based plums may not sound like the prettiest of shades, but trust us when we say these deep nudes look gorgeous against rich skin tones, while also helping to add a bit of contrast to the face.
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For Medium Skin
When your skin starts creeping into the warm category, like the tans and olives, go for a warmer peach or beige shade that’ll give your lips just enough of a flush without looking pale or sickly.
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For Fair Skin
If your skin rivals the pallor of a marshmallow, look for a nude formula with a slightly pink undertone, rather than a beige or apricot hue, to prevent a chalky, washed-out look.
Courtesy Marie Claire
If you’ve ever swiped on a nude lipstick only to look like the Cryptkeeper’s uncle on a bad day, then you already know the struggle that is matching your mouth to your face (which, let’s be honest, really shouldn’t be that hard, but alas).
So to take the guesswork out of your lip game,that we promise won’t make you look like a corpse this season. Unless, you know, that’s the look you’re going for. Then please move along. Thanks.
1
For Deep Skin
Deep skin tones, please meet your new favorite nude: a muted berry brown, which works like a neutral to melt into your skin tone. Just make sure to avoid any formula with even a hint of white, since you can almost guarantee that it’ll end up looking milky against your lips.
2
For Dark Skin
Brown-based plums may not sound like the prettiest of shades, but trust us when we say these deep nudes look gorgeous against rich skin tones, while also helping to add a bit of contrast to the face.
3
For Medium Skin
When your skin starts creeping into the warm category, like the tans and olives, go for a warmer peach or beige shade that’ll give your lips just enough of a flush without looking pale or sickly.
4
For Fair Skin
If your skin rivals the pallor of a marshmallow, look for a nude formula with a slightly pink undertone, rather than a beige or apricot hue, to prevent a chalky, washed-out look.
Courtesy Marie Claire
