After red, nude lipsticks have made their mark in the classiest lip colour category. In fact, nude lipsticks have become so popular in the last few years that celebrities wear it to occasions as important as their wedding day! One can never go wrong with a nude lipstick; after all, it is one of those fail-safe colours that enhance your makeup in just the right way.
Choosing a nude lipstick for your skin tone can be a daunting task, but believe us when we say this, there’s a nude shade for everyone. Whether you prefer a nude beige, nude brown or nude pink, learn from these B-town celebrities how to rock a nude lipstick.
1. Sara Ali Khan

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Dewy makeup, kohl-rimmed eyes and fluttery lashes have become Sara’s signature makeup look. The actress prefers completing her look with a soft brown nude lipstick, keeping it minimal yet chic every time.
BB picks: Lakme Absolute Matte Ultimate Lip Color with Argan Oil - Brunch Nude
2. Deepika Padukone

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Smokey eye and nude lips are a makeup combination that Deepika swears by. She prefers keeping her makeup bare minimum even while walking the red carpet yet manages to give us major makeup inspo. When you play up your eyes, tone down the lips to balance it out.
BB picks: Lakme Absolute Matte Revolution Lip Color - 302 Soft Nude
3. Rakul Preet Singh

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Queen of minimal makeup, Rakul Preet shows how to match your eyeshadow with a nude lipstick. If you can’t find the exact nude shade to apply on your eyelids, choose a creme nude lipstick. Dab and blend to create a matchy-matchy look.
BB picks: Lakme 9 to 5 Weightless Matte Mousse Lip & Cheek Color - Blush Velvet
4. Hina Khan

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Hina Khan loves experimenting with gorgeous eye makeup looks and pairing it with unique shades of nude lipsticks. No one does MLBB (My Lips But Better) better than the actress. If you love wearing coloured eyeliners and glitter lids, take inspiration from Hina on the perfect lip to go with them.
BB picks: Lakme 9 to 5 Primer + Creme Lip Color - Nude Dust
5. Ananya Panday

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Ananya is rarely spotted in a lipstick shade other than nude. But unlike most Bollywood divas, she prefers her nude lips glossy. If matte lipsticks are not your thing, or you want to prevent chapped lips, take cues from Ananya and wear it with a soft makeup look.
BB picks: Lakmé Absolute Plump & Shine Lip Gloss - Beige Shine
Written by Sanya Hamdani on Nov 20, 2020
Sanya Hamdani is a skincare enthusiast and lipstick hoarder, she truly believes no two red lipsticks look exactly alike. With a Master's degree in Communication & Journalism and 5+ years of digital writing experience up her sleeve, Sanya has some of the biggest beauty experts in the country on her speed dial. When she's not swatching products or writing about the latest trends in beauty, you will find her watching F.R.I.E.N.D.S. or cooking up a storm in the kitchen.