Best Nude Lipsticks
For Olive Skin
If you have olive skin, you know the "nude struggle." Most popular nudes look too peach, too orange, or—worst of all—completely ashy. We've curated the ultimate list of nude lipsticks that actually complement the green and golden undertones of olive complexions.
Try Them VirtuallyThe "Olive" Rule
Olive skin can be Warm Olive (green + gold) or Cool Olive (green + blue).
Warm Olives:
Go for terracotta, warm browns, and spicy nudes. Think MAC Chili (sheered out) or MAC Whirl.
Cool Olives:
Go for mauves, dusty roses, and deep berries. MAC Mehr and Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Medium are your best friends.
The Olive Nude All-Stars
MAC Velvet Teddy
The universal "Beige" nude that has just enough depth to work for all olives.
Read the GuideMAC Mehr
Best for Cool Olives. The rosy-mauve tones neutralize green undertones for a fresh look.
Try it OnCT Pillow Talk Medium
The "Original" is often too light/grey for olive skin. The "Medium" version is the secret fix.
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