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A swipe ofnude lipstickis an easy way to look like you made some effort in your makeup look.

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If the answer is yes, stick to pale, rosy nudes like the Sisley Phyto-Lip Twist in Baby.

Try a sheer, light taupe or beige, like the L’Oreal Paris Colour Riche Lipstick in Fairest Nude.

It’s affordable yet its packaging looks expensive the golden combo, some might say.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Matte  Satin Velvet Lipstick in Haze on white background

“I tend to look at the natural color of the lip to guide me,” she says.

(Bonus points: a sheer formula blends seamlessly with your natural lip color for an undetectable finish.)

The Makeup By Mario Ultra Suede Lipstick is a matte lipstick that feels anything but dry.

Sisley PhytoLip Twist in Baby on white background

This hue, Kate, is a rosy nude that feels soft but gives depth to your lips.

Plus, this shade Darling Nude is justdarlingfor medium skin tones.

Well, if it’s good enough for Lily, it’s good enough for us.

L’Oral Paris Colour Riche Lipstick in Fairest Nude on white background

Anaffordablenude lipstick for darker skin tones.

This hue, After Hours, is a milk chocolate color that looks ideal on deeper skin tones.

The matte formula is never drying on the lips, and can we talk about this shade?

MAC Cosmetics Satin Lipstick in Cherish on white background

Brunette is a deep shade with reddish undertones that give a sophisticated vibe to any look.

Try a soft matte lip pencil like Nudestix’s Magnetic Matte Lip Color in Boho.

It has rosy undertones and some serious staying power.

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