6 Best Pinky Nude Lipsticks for a Natural Look

As a working makeup artist in the midwest, who works heavily in bridal, the term pinky nude is on my lips…sometimes literally, several times a week.

Essentially, a pinky nude is a color that is part nude/brown and part pink. For light to medium skin tones, it is often similar to one’s natural lip color, turned up a notch or two.

Deeper skin tones may find that their version of pinky nude is more of a mauve nude or a berry brown.

Keep reading to find out my favorite pinky nudes, tested on myself and many, many clients.

Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Pillowtalk

This wouldn’t be a pinky nude lip list without Pillowtalk. Most people love it because it just works. I love the finish and the YLBB (your lips but better) shade. It’s a pretty even balance of nude and pink but does veer a bit peachy pink, making it a little on the warm side. If your skin tone does better with a deeper, cooler pinky nude, I like Pillowtalk Medium on myself.

Merit Beauty Satin Lipstick-Baby

Merit’s satin lipstick in Baby is a bit cooler of a nude pink. This shade works well for anyone who finds similar shades too peachy or warm. The finish is indeed satin and the formula is a touch sheer so you can layer it.

Makeup By Mario Ultra Suede-Rasa

I love really this peachy pink nude on top of a more beige nude liner. It has a touch of brightness that really lifts the lip. The finish is, as the name says, a soft suede. You might also try shades Sam and Brielle if you find Rasa too light.

Smashbox Be Legendary-Level Up

If you love a nostalgic, creamy lipstick feeling, Smashbox has you covered with the Be Legendary formula. The shade Level Up is that pretty, pinky nude that feels bridal and feminine. You might also consider Stepping Out for a deeper tone nude.

Glossier Ultra Lip in Villa

When you want your dusty rose lip in a balmy, hydrating finish, look no further than Glossier’s Ultra Lip in the shade Villa. Due to it’s semi-transparency, it seems to work on every pair of lips I swipe it on.

Colourpop Lippie Stix-Oh Snap

This is a tried-and-true drugstore pinky nude. It definitely leans cool so if you like an almost mauvey nude, you’ll like the shade Oh Snap. The slim shape allows for precision application and the $8 price tag can’t be beat.

There’s a pinky nude out there just waiting for you. I hope this post has been helpful in narrowing it down. Shop all the picks HERE.