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The Prettiest Nude-Pink Lipstick for Every Skin Tone

Because we know how hard finding The One can be.
The Prettiest Nude Pink Lipstick for Your Skin Tone
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Finding the perfect pink lipstick can be a balancing act. We're not talking about your bright fuchsias or orchids or Barbie pinks — we mean those soft, subtle pinks that are almost nude but not quite. The kind of pink you wear when you want people to notice how put-together you look without thinking you spent a whole lot of effort or time. That pink.

With soft pinks especially, it's important to take your specific skin tone into account, otherwise, you might end with a lip that's way lighter or darker than you wanted. According to bi-coastal makeup artist Lavonne, the selection process thankfully doesn't have to be too difficult. "When I look at depth and undertones for a soft-toned petal pink lipstick, I start by looking at the natural color of the lips," she explains to Allure.

With that perfect shade in hand, application should be a breeze. "I will choose a concealer to neutralize any blue, yellow, green, or purple [undertones] in the lips. This way I have an even canvas to work with," Lavone explains. "I choose a lip liner to complement the skin tone and then blend it into the lip before applying lipstick."

To simplify your search for that petal-soft shade, we've broken down the best nude pink lipsticks based on your skin tone below.

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    Deep: Fenty Beauty Slip Shine Sheer Shiny Lipstick in Retro Rose

    Fenty Beauty Slip Shine Sheer Shiny Lipstick is every bit as comfortable as it sounds, thanks to its frictionless formula that's packed with reparative castor seed oil. Retro Rose, shown above, is a glossy and sheer muted rose tone that looks stunning on deep skin. 

    $22 (Shop Now)

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    Deep: L'Orèal Paris Rouge Signature Lightweight Matte Lip Stain in I Rule

    If you're the type who likes super-matte lip that could last a zombie apocalypse, L'Orèal Paris Rouge Signature Lightweight Matte Lip Stain is exactly that. When applied on deep skin tones, its deep mauve shade I Rule transforms into the perfect soft pink that's not too light or ashy. 

    $12 (Shop Now)

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    Deep: AJ Crimson S+M Sultry Matte Lipstick in #NoFilter

    When paired with a slightly deeper lip liner, AJ Crimson's S+M Sultry Matte Lipstick in the shade #NoFilter delivers the perfect peach-pink tone for a 1990s-inspired look. That smooth, creamy texture is just an added bonus. 

    $20 (Shop Now)

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    Deep: Juvia's Place The Nude Velvety Matte Lipstick in A Mauve Moment

    If your skin tone looks best when paired with cooler tones, try Juvia's Place The Nude Velvety Matte Lipstick in A Mauve Moment. With just a hint of a purple undertone, this velvety matte lipstick brings full-color payoff with just one swipe. 

    $14 (Shop Now)

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    Deep: Uoma Beauty Badass Icon Matte Lipstick in Miriam

    Uoma Beauty's Badass Icon Matte Lipstick in Miriam might look brown at first glance, but when swiped across the lips, its true neutral pink hue comes to life. And if you've tried any of the brand's other lipsticks, you'll know this one comes with the same suede-like finish and comfort level. 

    $24 (Shop Now)

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    Deep: Beauty Bakerie Cake Pop Lippie in Funnel Cake

    With a comfortable formula that lasts way longer than you'd expect for a cream, Beauty Bakerie Cake Pop Lippie in Funnel Cake is a deep pink with strong peach undertones. And thanks to its smaller-than-average packaging, you can pop it in your pocket and take it everywhere with you. 

    $10 (Shop Now)

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    Medium: Estée Lauder Pure Color Envy Sculpting Lipstick in Rebellious Rose

    There's a reason this shade of Estée Lauder's Pure Color Envy Sculpting Lipstick won a 2020 Best of Beauty Award. With sheer pigments in a classic muted pink shade, Rebellious Rose looks great on virtually everyone — but especially on medium skin tones with neutral or cool undertones. 

    $32 (Shop Now)

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    Medium: MAC Matte Lipstick in Kinda Sexy

    You can never go wrong with one of MAC's Matte Lipsticks, especially if it's in the shade Kinda Sexy. This long-wear matte is equal parts pink, peach, and nude, making it ideal for warm, medium skin tones. 

    $19 (Shop Now)

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    Medium: Milani Amore Matte Lip Creme in Precious

    This medium-toned rose shade called Precious from Milani isn't extremely light or dark, a perfect middle-ground for any medium skin tone. What's more: Amore Matte Lip Creme glides on as a thin liquid and dries down to a matte finish, which means it's practically weightless. 

    $9 (Shop Now)

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    10/17

    Medium: Pat McGrath Lip Fetish Divinyl Lip Shine in Nude Venus

    The slightly glossy and lightly pigmented Nude Venus shade of Pat McGrath's Lip Fetish Divinyl Lip Shines couldn't make a more perfect neutral pink for medium skin — take it from Cardi B, who wore it in her infamous "WAP" music video. 

    $36 (Shop Now)

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    11/17

    Medium: KKW Nude Crème Lipstick in 3.5

    OK, so KKW Nude Crème Lipstick in 3.5 leans a little more into nude lipstick category than it does pink — still, with strong pink undertones and a super comfortable cream formula, we'd be downright silly not to give it an honorable mention. 

    $18 (Shop Now)

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    Medium: Revlon Ultra HD Matte Lip Mousse in Seduction

    A Best of Beauty-winning formula, Revlon Ultra HD Matte Lip Mousse matches even the most high-end lipsticks in terms of pigment, comfort, and overall quality. The shade Seduction might look like a warn nude at first glance, but its soft pink hue will be revealed the moment you swipe it onto your lips. 

    $7 (Shop Now)

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    Light: Innisfree Vivid Cotton Ink in Pink Rose

    Innisfree Vivid Cotton Ink is less of a lipstick than it is a thin, fluid stain — but that doesn't make the vibrant Pink Rose shade any less pretty. Wear one layer on its own for a subtle tint, or layer it up for a bolder look. 

    $12 (Shop Now)

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    Light: Huda Beauty Power Bullet Matte Lipstick in Honeymoon

    When Huda Beauty named this lipstick formula Power Bullet Matte, it really was not kidding because this formula is as matte as they come — thankfully without sacrificing any comfort. The shade Honeymoon, above, gets its slightly dusky quality from cool lavender undertones. 

    $25 (Shop Now)

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