Nude lipsticks are the little black dress of the makeup world —suitable for all occasions. In fact, they’ve reigned supreme as a showstopping staple all the way from the ’90s to now.
So whether you’re keen to replicate Carrie Bickmore’s signature glowy glam, Rachel Green’s iconic nutmeg pout (Jen Aniston reveals the very shade she used on the show below) or are searching for your perfect ‘my lips but better’ shade, we’ve rounded up the best of the best.
M.A.C.
M.A.C Satin Lipstick in ‘Kinda Sexy’
According to Now To Love, Carrie Bickmore’s makeup artist (@makeupbylorie) often completes The Project host’s look with this long-lasting and 2020 Best In Beauty award-winning lippy. The neutral pinky-rose shade provides the perfect finishing touch to all her of glowing TV makeup looks.
$30 at Adore Beauty
Maybelline New York
Maybelline New York Color Sensational Stripped Nudes Lipstick in ‘Honey Beige’
Dry lips won’t be an issue here; this honey hue is packed with actual honey nectar for hydration.
$10 at Chemist Warehouse
Nude by Nature
Nude By Nature Moisture Shine Lipstick in ‘Nude’
This balmy bullet offers colour so comfortable you’ll catch yourself re-applying before touch-ups are even necessary.
$19.49 at Chemist Warehouse
Rimmel London
Rimmel London Lasting Finish by Kate Moss in ‘#045’
Find that cool nudes often fall flat? This deliciously creamy caramel is perfect for flattering warm undertones.
$7.69 at Chemist Warehouse
M.A.C.
M.A.C Satin Lipstick in ‘Paramount’
Chatting to Glamour about the return of 90s trends, Jennifer Aniston revealed the exact colour she wore during the run of Friends. “M.A.C’s Paramount Lipstick – it was a browny brick. I remember that was my go-to colour when I was doing Friends.”
$30 at Myer
Elizabeth Arden
Elizabeth Arden Beautiful Color Moisturising Lipstick in ‘Desert Rose’
A super soft long-lasting lippie with a slight hint of bronze-y shimmer – subtle but fun.
$42 at Myer
Estee Lauder
Estée Lauder Pure Color Envy Lipstick in ‘Knockout Nude’
This spicy shade deserves to be savoured – luckily the case clicks closed and won’t come loose in the bottom of your bag.
$55 at Estee Lauder
Bobbi Brown
Bobbi Brown Luxe Shine Intense Lipstick in ‘Bare Truth’
A high-shine pinky-honey hybrid with enough depth to work on a bunch of different skin tones.
$58 at Myer
ulta3
ulta3 Matte Lipstick in ‘Sandalwood’
After a bargain? This matte coffee-coloured lippie costs no more than your morning caffeine hit.
$3.99 at Giant Chemist
Clarins
Clarins Joli Rouge Lipstick in ‘Spicy Cinnamon’
High impact, low maintenance – one swipe and you’re good to go for up to six hours.
$40 at Adore Beauty
L’Oreal Paris
L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Shine Addiction Lipstick in ‘Beige in the City’
A pigmented peachy-beige hue in a chic-as-can-be bullet that won’t break the bank? Deal.
$10 at Chemist Warehouse
Karen Murrell
Karen Murrell Natural Lipstick in ‘Cordovan Natural’
This spice-inspired shade is formulated with avocado oil for moisture and cinnamon for plumpness.
$22.95 at Pharmacy Online
Lipstick is so personal that I don't pay much attention to what shades other people wear.
I love that shade "Paramount" (and yes,i do own one),BUT for the ultimate nude,i cannot go past Charlotte Tilbury's "Pillow Talk", "Very Victoria" or "Hepburn Honey".She also used to have a gloss called "Bardot Beige",which was beyond stunning.
I need a lipstick with plum/pink/purple/mauve tones. I have a few nude lipsticks but I use them to lighten shades that would otherwise be too bold for me.
I look better with a bit of rosy pink in my nude
Not many 'true' nude lipsticks here but they all look a treat
I love the L'Oreal 'Beige in the City' shade, and only $10! Wow.
Pale Nude lipsticks make me look washed out. Some nice darker nudes like the MAC, Clarins and Karen Murrell I might get away with.
Some really lovely shades here but I do need a bit more colour to make me look fresh.
It's hard to find a good nude lipstick because most tend to make me look washed out
Only one so far has suited me. From patmcgrath griege. It is purple based cool toned "nude". My lip colour is pink/purple based, so suits me. I never use lippy that is lighter than my own lip colour. Looks too weird.
Those are some very nice lipstick shades.
Most worn lipsticks are Urban Decay ‘Naked’ and Hourglass ‘Creator’. They are both a pretty nude-pink colour. I don’t like light nude colours, or brown-nude colours, they just don’t suit me.
The shade of the Nude By Nature lipstick is so nice. I think I need one.
I'm also loving Carrie's hair shorter. She looks so good.
I would happily wear any or all of these. I love changing the colours I use daily.
As this blog is not new I hope the Rimmel Kate Moss shade is still available. Definitely looks like a "me colour."
I love lipsticks and seem to land up with a draw full of them. I also seem to find that the colour is never what I expect it to be
That’s a nice colour
The Nude by Nature Moisture Shine Lipstick In Nude looks like my kind of lippy. My favourite lipstick that I always have on hand is MAC Velvet Teddy x
Most of these colours look a bit too brown for me, I prefer rosy or pinky nudes. Brown makes me look washed out.
Nude shades do not suit me at all as I have a pale complexion. I don't wear foundation and just some eyeliner and mascara so always like to wear a bright lipstick to put a bit of colour into my face. Though I haven't worn lipstick for several weeks now due to the mandatory wearing of masks.
I have a yellow tone in my skin so pinks and cool reds are best for me
Can’t go wrong with a nude lip
I love all the shade suggestions but sadly most nude lipsticks don't suit my skin- however I have found one from L'Oréal that looks good on me. I love wearing it at work to give me a professional look.
I seem to suit brighter colours but love the look of nudes on blonde colouring
A complete fan of nudes/neutrals as they don't clash with my yellow hair, yellow-brown skin, green eyes – lol way too much colour going on naturally so I need a nude lippy to tone it all down!
lancome have some lovely shades too
Love these shades!
Most of these are too pink for my complexion but I do like the look of Clarins Spicy Cinnamon
I love to try nude by nature lipstick.
That lipstick suits Carrie so well!
I generally steer clear of nude lipsticks.
I love a pale nude too – but it has to be just the right sort of pale – not too pale!
love these lippies, cant wait until the day we can show off lippies again rather than have them hide under masks.
Most nude shades just don't suit me.
Same with me.
When the list started, I thought none of them would suit me as they were too light, but then came in the darker nudes and some of them, I absolutely love <3
Love the color.
I'm not really a fan of lipstick but these do look like grade neutral colours !
I love all these shades. I love pinks, reds, bronzes etc
I do tend to go for nudes, or peachy pink shades of lippie. I love them all.
Love a good Nude lippy. I have a few. I do use the Maybelline Honey Beige too.
Love a nude lip!!!
Nude lipsticks look natural but don't suit everyone, there are some nice shades here.
Brights for me too, Sharyn! I haven't worn lippy for over a year because I've always got a mask on whenever I go out. I miss lippy so much!
The colour does look quite ok but I think there might be a better colour to suit Carrie.
Beautiful shade selection..
I haven't been able to track down the Kate Moss one. I think it has been discontinued unfortunately.
The Sandalwood colour is definitely my every day colour. My safe colour
Really want that Mac lipstick