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Nude Lipsticks That Are *Perfect* For The Desi Girl’s Complexion

Nidhi Kavle  |  Oct 17, 2017
Nude Lipsticks That Are *Perfect* For The Desi Girl’s Complexion

Every minimalistic beauty junkie will tell you that her most treasured find is the perfect nude lipstick. The right nude will enhance your natural lip colour, complement your make-up and add a hint of colour. A nude lip is versatile and can be worn on absolutely any occasion.

The best way to figure out a shade that’s just right for you would be to look at the colour of your lips. If your lips are pink, look for a lipstick which has pink undertones. Similarly, if the natural hue of your lips leans towards brown, look for a lipstick with warm brown undertones.


Desi girls, these are some of the best nude lipsticks on the market; they look absolutely stunning on the Indian skin. Grab em while you still can!

1. Maybelline New York Color Jolt Matte

This is your perfect nude lipstick for those sultry smokey eyes. It is a warm peachy nude that adds just the right hint of colour to your lips. It’s a creamy pigmented formula that dries down to a semi-matte finish.

Price: ₹ 450. Buy it here.

2. M.A.C Matte Lipstick

Velvet teddy is a gorgeous nude lipstick, best described as a cool-toned deep brownish-beige colour. It looks great on all skin tones. For you dusky beauties, this is your perfect my lips but better shade. For everyone with a lighter complexion, this colour has the right amount of cool undertones to be an everyday colour.

Price: ₹ 1,650. Buy it here.

3. Nykaa MATTE-ilicious Lip Crayon

The Matte-ilicious lip crayon in the shade next level nude is a nude lipstick with a hint of peach and pink. It is your go-to nude lipstick when you want to play down your lipstick and let your eyes do the talking. The product is packaged in a crayon form, throw this into your travel bag for easy touch-ups on the go!

Price: ₹ 650. Buy it here.

4. M.A.C Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour

The retro matte liquid lip colour is a super long lasting liquid lipstick with a warm peachy undertone. It looks great on fair to medium skin tones and if peach lipsticks are your thing – this is your go-to colour. Psst! It will last through meals and a few kisses too *wink*. Ensure you have a kick-ass oil-based make-up remover to get this off your lips.  

Price: ₹ 1,850. Buy it here.

5. L’Oreal Paris Infallible Lip Paint Matte

The Infallible Lip Paint is a high-impact, matte lip colour with that delivers a rich wash of pigment in just one stroke.The shade Hollywood beige is perfect for light-medium Indian skin tones for days when you want your lips to be understated and neutral.

Price: ₹ 799. Buy it here.

6.  Milani Amore Matte Lip Crème

The amore matte is a very comfortable, ultra long-wearing matte lip cream with a pinky-nude undertone. It looks very flattering on fair to medium skin tones. Use a cream-based make-up remover to take it off.   

Price: ₹ 1,050. Buy it here.

7. SUGAR Matte As Hell Crayon Lipstick

A recent entrant to the lipstick game, Sugar’s matte as hell lip crayon has a fan following already. The name pretty much speaks for itself. It is a matte lipstick in a crayon form and the shade holly golightly is your perfect everyday peachy nude lipstick.

Price: ₹ 799. Buy it here.

8. NYX Professional Makeup Soft Matte Lip Cream

The NYX soft matte lip cream is probably one of the most comfortable liquid lipstick formulas on the market. The shade Stockholm is a warm neutral pink lipstick that will look stunning on absolutely everyone. It lasts for 4-5 hours without re-applying and won’t dry out your lips. The soft matte line is an absolute must-try, ladies.  

Price: ₹ 600. Buy it here.

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