lip makeup The Best Nude-Pink Lipstick Picks for Every Skin Tone and Undertone

A nude pink lipstick is one of the few makeup products you’ll never regret buying because it’s madly versatile. This lip color looks good on everyone and it suits many different occasions, whether it be a casual day at work, a night out to the bar or a special occasion with family and friends. 

While there’s a strong argument that everyone can benefit from having a pinkish-nude lipstick in their makeup collection, finding one isn’t so easy. If you’re shopping around for a nude-pink shade and you aren’t having much luck, here are some options to check out from L’Oréal Paris. Read on as we share 12 pinkish-nude lipsticks for each skin tone and undertone.

The Best Nude-Pink Lipstick for Fair Skin Tones

When searching for the best nude-pink lipsticks for fair skin tones, we recommend steering clear of hues with orange undertones as they can leave your pale complexion looking sallow. It’s also better to go for a shade that’s a bit more pink than nude, as it will add the right amount of color and warmth to your complexion. 

Cool Undertones

For those with fair skin and cool undertones looking for a matte lipstick option, reach for the L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Matte Lipstick in Matte-Sterpiece. The velvety formula includes hydrating ingredients to give your lips smooth and comfortable wear. Matte-Sterpiece is a cool-toned, pinky-nude and it looks best on those with pale skin.

Warm Undertones

If you like something with a little sheen, try the L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Les Nus by Colour Riche Intense Nude Lipstick in Nu Excessif. Nu Excessif is a pinky-nude hue with a slight peachy tone that will really complement your skin’s warm undertones. 

Neutral Undertones

So your pale skin has a mix of warm and cool undertones — try a soft pink shade with neutral undertones, like the L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Satin Lipstick in Fairest Nude. This satin lippie is formulated with a dose of argan oil to leave your lips feeling soft and moisturized upon application.

The Best Nude-Pink Lipstick for Medium Skin Tones

The most important thing to know when choosing a nude-pink lipstick for medium skin tones is to either go slightly darker or lighter than your complexion. Avoid swiping on a pinkish-nude hue that is similar to your skin tone as this can give the lips a washed-out appearance a la, dare we say, early aughts concealer lips. 

Cool Undertones

Try the L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Intense Volume Matte Lipstick in Le Nude Independent for a matte finish that won’t leave your lips dry thanks to hyaluronic acid. Le Nude Independent is a rosy nude shade that pairs delightfully well with cool undertones. 

Warm Undertones 

If the veins on the underside of your wrist appear green, this means you have warm undertones. Try the L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Satin Lipstick in Toasted Almond, a wearable pink lipstick with notes of coral pink and warm brown that flatter the same tones in your complexion. 

Neutral Undertones

For those with medium skin and neutral undertones, try the L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Les Nus by Colour Riche Intense Nude Lipstick in Nu Impertinent. This creamy formula in the shade Nu Impertinent is a bronzy-pink color that provides pigment and shine in just one swipe. 

The Best Nude-Pink Lipstick for Olive Skin Tones

Olive skin tones tend to have a golden undertone, which means you can get away with wearing warm or cool-toned colors. Stay away from hues that are lighter than your skin tone as they can wash you out and create an unflattering contrast. 

Cool Undertones

Olive skin with cool undertones (your veins look blue) should try the L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Les Nus by Colour Riche Intense Nude Lipstick in Nu Authentique. One swipe offers vivid, salmon pink color that won’t smudge or feather throughout the day.

Warm Undertones

If you have warm undertones, try the L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Intense Volume Matte Lipstick in Le Wood Nonchalant. This rosewood hue isn’t your typical shade of pink lipstick, but it does nice things for olive skin with warm undertones.

Neutral Undertones

If you have olive skin with neutral undertones, try the L’Oréal Paris Glow Paradise Balm-in-Lipstick with Pomegranate Extract in Mulberry Bliss. This lipstick and lip-balm hybrid delivers sheer, blushing color with a hydrating finish. 

The Best Nude-Pink Lipstick for Deep Skin Tones

If you have a deeper complexion (dark skin tone), we recommend using nude-pink shades that lean more toward the mauve or purple side as they will provide just the right amount of color against your dark skin tone. 

Cool Undertones

If you have cool undertones, try the L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Les Nus by Colour Riche Intense Nude Lipstick in Nu Decadent. With notes of pink, red and brown color, Nu Decadent is just the shade of neutral you want for everyday wear.

Warm Undertones

If a warm, golden undertone accompanies your deep skin, try the L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Satin Lipstick in Nature’s Blush. This cranberry nude lippie has a richness and vibrancy that will complement the warm tones in your complexion. 

Neutral Undertones

Those with deep skin and neutral undertones can swipe on the L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Satin Lipstick in Sugar Plum. Sugar Plum is a purple nude shade that glides across the lips thanks to vitamin E and argan oil in the formula. 

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