Your search concludes here—we've selected these 14 as the top nude lip liners suitable for all skin tones.

      Every beauty enthusiast can recall the moment they found their ideal "nude" lip product. To those with impure thoughts, cut it out! But beauty aficionados understand what I'm referring to. Whether it was the ideal shade that perfectly matched your undertones, the one that created a gentle faux filler effect, or the rosy tint that made your lips look enhanced yet natural, everyone cherishes the thrill of finding their perfect nude lip liner (and the effort it took to reach that point). After this relentless quest, you likely whittled it down to a nub and repurchased it repeatedly. However, the concept of a "perfect" nude lip varies for everyone due to the diversity of skin tones it must cater to. Beauty creator Golloria has been vocal on social media, calling out brands that lack sufficient shade ranges for deeper skin tones (and praising those that do), especially regarding lip liners, which often fall short. (But don't worry, we checked her page for recommended options beforehand.)

      This leads us to the conclusion: There is no universal nude lip liner; instead, there's a range of formulas and shades that we prefer over others. After years of testing and studying, Who What Wear editors have compiled a list of the top nude lip liners that cater to various skin tones. Continue reading to discover your ideal shade.

      **The 14 Best Nude Lip Liners at a Glance:**

      - **Most Versatile:** Make Up For Ever Artist Color Pencil in Anywhere Caffeine

      - **Best for Fair Skin:** M.ph The Overliner Lip Liner Pencil in Skinny Dip

      - **Best for Light Skin:** Makeup by Mario Ultra Suede Sculpting Lip Pencil in Dmitry

      - **Best for Medium Skin:** Glossier Lip Line in Buff

      - **Best for Deep Skin:** Make Up For Ever Artist Color Pencil in Dimensional Dark Brown

      **Most Versatile: Make Up For Ever Artist Color Pencil in Anywhere Caffeine**

      - **Pros:** Works as both eyeliner and face color, long-lasting, inclusive shade range

      - **Cons:** None to note

      - **Shades:** 21

      Celebrities like Hailey Bieber and J.Lo, along with makeup artists and editors, have praised this adaptable, perfect liner for creating everything from voluminous, overlined lips to defined eyes and brows. What’s the secret? It features a multi-functional formula that's safe for most areas (with the exception of Dramatic Plum, a deep burgundy that can't be used around the eyes). Personally, I lean towards the popular Anywhere Caffeine shade for my ideal nude lip. This "warm caramel nude" complements a variety of skin tones and serves as a lovely foundation for layering other lip products. I also swipe this liner across my eyelids for a bronzy tint and even apply it to my cheekbones for a warm definition.

      **Best for Fair Skin: M.ph The Overliner Lip Liner Pencil in Skinny Dip**

      - **Pros:** Contains skincare ingredients, long-lasting, ideal for overlining

      - **Cons:** Could have a broader shade range

      - **Shades:** 8

      Senior editor Allyson Payer has highlighted M.ph’s lip liner, crafted by celebrity makeup artist Mary Phillips, as her top choice for nude lip combinations. She prefers Skinny Dip, a cool-toned nude liner leaning beige, perfect for outlining (and overlining) fair lips. The formula includes vitamin E and nourishing peptides for added skincare benefits.

      **Best for Light Skin: Makeup by Mario Ultra Suede Sculpting Lip Pencil in Dmitry**

      - **Pros:** Long-lasting, easy to blend, flattering on many skin tones

      - **Cons:** Cap occasionally pops off

      - **Shades:** 20

      If your skin tone lies between fair and light, the neutral shade Dmitry in Makeup by Mario’s Sculpting Lip Pencil should suit you. This liner glides on smoothly and blends well, thanks in part to its convenient blending brush on the opposite end.

      **Best for Medium Skin: Glossier Lip Line in Buff**

      - **Pros:** Universally flattering nude, matched to real skin tones, long-wearing

      - **Cons:** Some find the tip difficult to sharpen

      - **Shades:** 9

      WWW’s associate beauty editor Sabrina Talbert selected Glossier’s Lip Line in the shade Buff as her go-to nude liner, calling it one of the closest matches to her natural lip color.

      **Best for Deep Skin: Make Up For Ever Artist Color Pencil in Dimensional Dark Brown**

      - **Pros:** Wide shade selection, versatile use, creamy glide

      - **Cons:** None reported

      - **Shades:** 21

      Golloria has endorsed this deep, neutral brown liner as a wonderful option for creating a natural nude lip.

      **Best Stain: Huda Beauty Lip Contour Lip Stain in Warm Brown**

      - **Pros:** Builds pigmentation, long-wearing, transfer-proof for 12 hours

      - **Cons:** Higher