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This is for the real pale ladies. Dior Addict Lip Glow in Lilac gives your lips a bit of a flushed look without looking bubblegum pink. If you're
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fair, especially if you have pinkish tones, pick a lip that looks slightly more pink than you might like. On your skin, it will add just the right amount of color.
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If you have a medium beige complexion, a color like Rouge Coco's Adrienne is just right. The coral-ish tones balance out your skin and add just a bit of
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color to keep you from getting washed out.
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If you have a more olive skin tone, this Urban Decay Vice in Uptight can be a truly perfect match. It's a great matte that feels super smooth
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If you have medium skin with a bit of pink, like Lucy Liu, a more powerful pink will brighten up your whole face. Try Kristofer Buckle Nude Lip
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Crayon in Nude Attitude to get Lucy's look.
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Try a pale, peachy lip for a dark caramel complexion. A gloss with a bit of shimmer will look best, since mattes tend to look a little too light or
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The L'Absolu Rouge in Henne is a lovely bronze with a hint of shimmer that goes great with dark skin. Don't worry if it looks too dark in
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the tube, most nudes will for this skin tone. Just go for anything with a bit of bronze that's a touch on the darker side.
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For a darker nude look, like Lupita Nyong'o often wears, try this Mac Nude in Antique Velvet. It's striking without looking overly made up in this rich, gorgeous color.
Finding the right nude is hard. You can't just label a lip "nude" since every basic skin tone and undertone is different —"nude" can be about 20 different colors. Sometimes you find something that looks great in the tube, but blends too well and you get a "face with no lips" kind of look.
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