When it comes to lip color, "nude" is far from a one-size-fits-all catchall term-the trick to finding the ideal nude is to look for a shade that matches your skin tone. Whether it's a rosy beige or a deep neutral mahogany, the new nudes are more nuanced than they have been in the past, which means there's finally something for everyone. Score!
This soft neutral beige is what one might call universally flattering, but it's just one shade in a vast range of nudes that are individualized to help you find the perfect variety for your skin tone and coloring.
This slick, hydrating liquid color is a lot like an Instagram filter for your (and everyone's) lips: Because the color is so neutral, and the finish so sheer, it blends with your natural lip color to add a little bit of something.
When in doubt, reach for a lip color named after your favorite supermodel. Believe it or not, this taupe shade in particular looks amazing -- and different -- on everybody. Practically foolproof.
It wasn't so long ago that we'd take a hard pass on brown lip color on the grounds that it was bor-ing. How wrong we were: The neutral standard is back and better than ever, thanks largely in part to the epic revival of all things '90s. No wonder it pairs so perfectly with a fall-ready flannel and a scowl as big as Angela Chase's high school.
