Skip to content
  • Essence GU
  • Beautycon
  • NaturallyCurly
  • Afropunk
  • Essence Studios
  • Soko Mrkt
  • Ese Funds
  • Refinery29
  • WeLoveUs.shop
  • 2026 ESSENCE Festival Of Culture
  • Celebrity
  • Fashion
  • Beauty
  • Lifestyle
  • Entrepreneurship
  • News
  • Shopping
  • Video
  • Events
  • Subscribe
Home • Lips

Black Girl-Approved: 4 Game-Changing Nude Lipsticks You Have To Try 

We swatched and swiped until we found the best lippies for every shade of brown. 
By Nikki Brown · Updated December 6, 2020
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready…

There are certain makeup products we never stop searching for and nude lipstick is one of them.

If you’re a Black girl, the quest is even more difficult because unfortunately, brands are still struggling to include deeper tones in their lineup.

In this episode of Black Girl-Approved, we’re rummaging through a slew of our favorite shades to find the ones that actually pop against brown skin.

Watch above to see the four formulas that we’re officially in love with and shop them below! 

Black Girl-Approved Nude Lipsticks

bareMinerals Gen Nude Radiant Lipstick in Mantra
$20 Buy Here
Inglot HD Lip Tint Matte in #37
$18 Buy Here
Maybelline Color Sensational Loaded Bold Lipstick in Gray Over It
$6 Buy Here
Inglot HD Lip Tint Matte in #36
$18 Buy Here