The creamy formula has a good balance of brown, red, and ochre so it doesnt appear gray or ashy on darker skin tones, says Murphy. (Bonus points for the fact that it leaves lips feeling moisturized for hours.) 22 ( Shop Now ) More from Allure The 7 Best At-Home Gel Nail Kits to Keep You Manicured in Isolation 27 Luxury Beauty Products You Can Shop on Amazon 24 Gorgeous Short Hairstyles Thatll Make You Want to Cut It All Off 5 Beauty Tools That Give Me Spa-Like Results at Home Pinterest Courtesy of brand 1420 Tan: LOral Paris Colour Riche Matte Lip Liner in Mattes It Avendao swears by this drugstore liner by LOral Paris for those with tanner complexions.

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By Kaleigh Fasanell a February 2, 2020 Facebook Pinterest Email Courtesy of brandBrittany Theophilus Facebook Pinterest Email Finding your perfect nude lip liner ) is a lot like looking for the perfect little black dress or a classic white button-down shirt you can wear with everything in your wardrobe.

In other words, it has to check all the boxes: Does it feel comfortable on the lips Does it complement most makeup looks Does it suit your skin and natural lip tone Does it make you feel like the best version of yourself If you answered no to any of the aforementioned questions, then it sounds like youve yet to find the one.

When you finally do, though, youll be amazed at the multitude of ways you can use a neutral liner to enhance and highlight your lips.

For instance, accentuating your cupids bow and overdrawing your lip line slightly for a fuller appearance are just two examples of techniques youd need a nude lip liner in your kit in order to execute.

Most of you are probably already makeup-savvy enough to know that someone with fair or light skin wouldnt want to wear the same shades as someone with a tan or dark complexion, but even still, it can be super-helpful to hear from experts because you can count on their recommendations being some of the best out there.

So, whether youre due for another neutral liner in your collection or youre still searching for one that will convert you to the nude lip life, check out the makeup artist-approved picks ahead to help you find your new favorite.

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Pinterest Courtesy of brand 120 Fair: Nars Lip Liner in Rosebud For those with fair and porcelain complexions, makeup artist Nick Barose recommends Narss Lip Liner in Rosebud; a medium-toned, rose-pink shade he says does a solid job of mimicking the natural lip coloring for most fair skin tones.

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Cosmetics Lip Pencil in Oak If you have super-light skin and want a true nude-brown lip, makeup artist Quinn Murphy says M.A.C.s Lip Pencil in Oak is a foolproof option to help you achieve the signature 90s makeup look thats resurged over the last few years.

Shop Now ) Pinterest Courtesy of brand 320 Fair: Dior Contour Lipliner Pencil in Grege A staple in makeup artist Allan Avendaos kit, Diors Contour Lipliner Pencil in Grege is one of his favorites for fair complexions.

It matches so well on a ton of different lip colors and just subtly mutes down the intensity when used on darker lips, he says.

He adds that the soft terracotta pink shade looks also looks great under almost every lipstick color under the sun.

Shop Now ) Pinterest Courtesy of brand 420 Fair: Chantecaille Lip Definer in Nuance Makeup artist and brand owner Jillian Dempsey adores this taupe-ish, ballerina pink lip liner lip liner on fair complexions, as its the perfect base shade that mutes ones natural lip color just enough without washing them out.

I use it all the time, she quips.

A couple of Dempseys clients include Kristen Stewart and Leslie Mann, both of whom have fairer skin tones.) 24 ( Shop Now ) Pinterest Courtesy of brand 520 Light: Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat Lip Liner in Pillowtalk Another go-to for Avendao is the widely-beloved Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat Lip Liner in Pillowtalk.

Its a pinkier-nude than Dior Grege, he explains, and a shade that he finds to complement naturally-pink lips the most.

Murphy and makeup artist Robin Black of Beauty Is Boring and are also fans of Pillowtalk for light skin tones.

Its a fawn-nude shade that brightens the skin, saturates the lips in rich color, and lasts all day, she says.

Shop Now ) Pinterest Courtesy of brand 720 Light: Urban Decay 247 Glide-On Lip Pencil in Naked This medium-toned, beige-pink from Urban Decay is just dark enough to enhance lighter complexions without looking too stark, which is why Schlip specifically loves this liner for slightly overdrawing the lips, as it still appears natural and defined.

Shop Now ) Pinterest Courtesy of brand 820 Light: Make Up For Ever Aqua Lip Waterproof Lipliner Pencil in Rosewood Another must-have for Schlip is Make Up For Evers Aqua Lip Waterproof Lipliner Pencil in Rosewood, which she says stays put no matter what and looks especially lovely on light skin tones.

If you havent noticed, it seems that shades in the rose family are best suited for light complexions when it comes to lip liner.

Shop Now ) Pinterest Courtesy of brand 920 Medium: Chanel Precision Lip Definer in Mordore-Nude For medium complexions, Black is obsessed with Chanels Precision Lip Definer in Mordore-Nude, which is the perfect medium-to-deep taupe-y mauve with a subtle metallic bronze finish.

Its very sophisticated and lovely under clear gloss or a bit of balm, she says, adding that the unusual and lovely finish is worth a mention all on its own.

Shop Now ) Pinterest Courtesy of brand 1020 Medium: Dior Rouge Dior Ink Lip Liner in Tender A cool-toned mauve with brown undertones, Diors Rouge Dior Ink Lip Liner in Tender is ideal for medium complexions with a neutral balance of cool and warm colors in their skin.

The shade itself aside, Black raves about this ones formula: Its a liquid I use over the entire lip in place of actual lipstick she says.

Its such a cool, innovative formula.

Shop Now ) Pinterest Courtesy of brand 1120 Medium: Votre Vu Drawmatic Lip Liner in Spark A favorite among the bevy of lip liners in his collection, Barose recommends this spiced hue from Votre Vu for medium skin tones, as he says it beautifully defines and warms-up the lips without being too overpowering.

In other words, you can definitely wear it on its own, but it shouldnt disrupt any lipstick color you should want to throw on top.

Shop Now ) Pinterest Courtesy of brand 1220 Tan: Nars Lip Pencil in Borneo A warm-toned terracotta hue with subtle hints of rose, Narss Lip Pencil in Borneo perfectly complements tan or olive complexions with yellow undertones.

Schlip uses it to create definition and subtly shape the lips for a soft-but-sculpted effect.

Shop Now ) Pinterest Courtesy of brand 1320 Tan: Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat Lip Liner in Foxy Brown Another stellar neutral liner option for tan complexions is Charlotte Tilburys Lip Cheat in the shade Foxy Brown, which comes highly touted from both Murphy and Black.

The creamy formula has a good balance of brown, red, and ochre so it doesnt appear gray or ashy on darker skin tones, says Murphy.

Bonus points for the fact that it leaves lips feeling moisturized for hours.) 22 ( Shop Now ) More from Allure The 7 Best At-Home Gel Nail Kits to Keep You Manicured in Isolation 27 Luxury Beauty Products You Can Shop on Amazon 24 Gorgeous Short Hairstyles Thatll Make You Want to Cut It All Off 5 Beauty Tools That Give Me Spa-Like Results at Home Pinterest Courtesy of brand 1420 Tan: LOral Paris Colour Riche Matte Lip Liner in Mattes It Avendao swears by this drugstore liner by LOral Paris for those with tanner complexions.

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