As a Latina with naturally tan skin, finding the right nude lipstick can get complicated. A lot of the ones out there are either too pinkish or too beige for medium and dark complexions. I can't tell you how many times I've tried a nude lipstick, only to end up looking completely washed out. But I refuse to give up. So in a bid to find the right nude lipsticks for us brown Latinas, we tested many shades. Here are some of our recommendations:
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The Bobbi Brown Art Stick.
The dusty rose tints in Bobbi Brown Art Stick in Rich Nude ($28) helps warm up my honey-toned complexion.
The Tarte lip crayon.
For deeper, darker complexions go for a brown-based nude, like Tarte Lippie Lingerie Matte Tint in Bare ($24).
The SheaMoisture luscious lipstick.
“I love the SheaMoisture Shea Butter Luscious Lipstick in Tea Rose ($10) because it only contains natural ingredients, the color is super cute, and leaves my lips moisturized and smooth, all thanks to the Shea Butter,” says our Senior Editor Tania Cháidez. The shade perfectly complements her medium to dark, tan complexion as well.
The Laura Geller lip gloss.
The Laura Geller Color Drenched Lip Gloss in Café Au Lait ($19) is not too bright and pops beautifully with my somewhat summer-tanned skin. "Plus, it’s not crazy sheer, so you look like you have color on your lips,” says our Managing Editor, Yuliana Gomez.
The MAC lipstick.
For lips with darker pigmentation, opt for a browner-reddish based color, like MAC Lipstick in Taupe ($17).
The MDM Flow lip color.
The MDM Flow Liquid Matte Lip Color in New Nude ($20) is a coffee-colored shade designed specifically for women with olive skin or darker.
The L’Oreal Paris lip gloss.
If you have cooler undertones, try a pink-based nude, like L’Oreal Paris Infallible 8 HR Le Gloss in Blush ($10).
