The Only Nude Lipstick You Need
The perfect pinky-taupe nude lipstick makes more of a statement than any fiery red hue. It telegraphs the insouciance and self-confidence of a supermodel who speaks seven languages. FYI: I have searched for the best shade for decades and L'Oreal's "Fairest Nude" ($5 on Amazon; available at most drug stores) is the one that will never ever let you down, no matter your skin tone. You can deepen the color to a saucy mauve with a berry lip pencil or even wash it out with a nude lip pencil for a 1960s-inspired Brigitte Bardot beige look. I own seven tubes of this lipstick in case there's an apocalypse. Enough said.