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Must-Haves: Brown Girl-Friendly Nude Lip Products
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items To be real—finding the right nude when you’re a brown-skinned girl is a journey. I’ve tried the ones that washed me out, the ones that looked like concealer (yikes), and the ones that just didn’t hit. This list is for my fellow melanin-rich babes who...
If you love lippies that last long, are comfortable on the lips and smell good, get this because I love those things about it.
Liquid Lipstick
A cult fave for a reason. This chocolatey gloss just hits different on brown skin—it gives juicy, mirror-like shine without being sticky. Worn alone or over liner- just throw in your purse and wear anytime.
Gloss Bomb Heat Universal Lip Luminizer + Plumper
Mented is Black-owned, and it shows. “Dope Taupe” is a buttery soft brown nude that makes my lips look put together but never overdone. It also feels INCREDIBLE on the lips.
Semi-Matte Lipstick in Dope Taupe
For the girlies who want to stay cute on a budget? Say less. This is the price-friendly hero you need in every bag. It’s rich, chocolate-toned, and layers beautifully over literally anything.
NYX Butter Gloss in “Ginger Snap”
Admittedly, this is a more cool-toned mauve-brown so I wear it with a liner and that helps it pull perfectly neutral on my brown skin. Try it with a brown liner and you’ve got that early 2000s R&B video look—soft glam but a little edgy.
MAC Lipstick in “Whirl”
This one’s for when you want a little more color without losing the nude vibe. It’s more of a warm rose-nude that just pops on brown skin in the best way. Plus, it feels like whipped air! It’s matte but hydrating and non-crusty. Also this was my firs...
Lip Soufflé Matte Lip Cream | Courage
A soft nude with a satin finish that glides like silk. This one feels grown, sexy, and pulled together—no liner needed.
Audacious Lipstick | NARS Cosmetics
Hydrating, balmy, and easy to wear. “Villa” is a warm rosy nude that gives your lips a little something without doing too much.
Ultralip
A caramel-leaning nude with just the right amount of shine. It’s giving “rich girl neutral” and plays well with both day and night looks.
Anastasia Beverly Hills Satin Lipstick in “Praline”
High shine, luxe packaging, and the juiciest nude with a peachy undertone. The kind of lipstick you want to reapply in public just to show it off.
YSL Rouge Volupte Shine Lipstick 44 Nude
Drugstore done right. This shade gives soft beige-y nude vibes and looks stunning with a brown liner. Creamy, classic, and $10-ish. Lip pencil may be needed though to really set this off.
Lip Color Les Nus by Colour Riche Intense Nude Lipstick
A deep chocolate brown in a liquid-to-matte formula that lasts forever. It’s bold, smooth, and one swipe turns your whole vibe into “don’t play with me.”
Stunna Lip Paint Longwear Fluid Lip Color
This cult classic is a rich, vampy brown with a satin finish. Think retro Hollywood meets downtown edge. It’s dramatic in the best way.
MAC Lipstick in “Film Noir”
A creamy, hydrating lip balm with rich brown pigment. Feels like skincare, looks like a full lip moment. Easy to wear when you want depth without full glam.
Juvia’s Place The Nubian Nourishing Lip Balm in “Gobi”
Ultra-matte, ultra-dark, and ultra-longwear. “Coffin” is a true black-brown that gives editorial edge. Pair it with soft skin and big hoops for balance.
KVD Beauty Everlasting Hyperlight Liquid Lipstick in “Coffin”