Nude lip liners are a fundamental tool in every makeup aficionado’s collection, offering a versatile option for defining, shaping, and enhancing the lips. The beauty of nude lip liners lies in their ability to create a seamless, natural look while subtly accentuating the lips’ contours. As such, choosing the right shade of lip liner is essential.
Finding the right shade can be difficult, however. Nude lip liners should ideally match the natural colour of your lips or be slightly darker. Essentially, the goal is to enhance the shape of your lips while maintaining a natural appearance. For fair skin tones, opting for shades that have hints of peach, pink, or soft browns can provide a flattering effect.
Ready to find your ideal everyday lip liner shade? Here, we’ve rounded up the best nude lip liners for fair skin…
Check out our guides to nude lip liners for medium and deep-toned skin…
The best nude lip liners for fair skin in Australia
NYX Cosmetics Suede Matte Lip Liner in ‘Soft Spoken’
We say: ‘Soft Spoken’ has subtle pink undertones that beautifully complement fair skin, providing a natural and defined look.
You say: “I love the NYX lipliners and I’ve used them for years. [They] are of great quality and the colours are marvellous, so many options.- Omyara
$9.99 at Adore Beauty
Want to know more? Read more NYX Cosmetics Suede Matte Lip Liner reviews…
NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in ‘Bettina’
We say: ‘Bettina’ by NARS is a lovely soft beige shade with a touch of pink. Its creamy texture glides on smoothly and helps achieve a polished finish that’s long-lasting and easy to wear throughout the day.
$43 at MECCA
Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat in ‘Pillow Talk’
We say: ‘Pillow Talk’ is a cult-favorite nude lip liner known for its versatility. It has a warm, peachy hue that naturally outlines and fills in the lips, creating a seamless base for lipstick.
$38 at Charlotte Tilbury
Maybelline Color Sensational Shaping Lip Liner in ‘Dusty Rose’
We say: Like the name suggests, ‘Dusty Rose’ is a stunning muted pink nude. The pencil’s creamy formula allows for easy application and blending, giving a natural-looking finish.
You say: “Good lip liners are not the easiest things to find. They need to be firm enough to define a precise line, but creamy enough not to drag along the lips, and that’s just for starters. Having used the Color Sensational in Rose as my go-to for a natural, my-lips-but-better lip liner for years, I can safely say this liner lives up to those criteria.” – BeeAy
$16.99 at Chemist Warehouse
Want to know more? Read more Maybelline Color Sensational Shaping Lip Liner reviews…
Covergirl Exhibitionist Lip Liner in ‘In The Nude’
We say: This muted brown tone blends in a treat for those with fair skin. The creamy formula, combined with its flattering neutral undertone makes it a perfect ‘my lips but better’ shade.
You say: “The lipliner is a really creamy formula and glides across the lips for easy and effortless application. It [doesn’t] wear off quickly, lasting the whole day without [any] need for touch ups.” – CaitMay
$12.18 at Amazon
Want to know more? Read more Covergirl Exhibitionist Lip Liner reviews…
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What’s your go-to nude lip liner shade?
Lovely shades
They all look really nice!
Wow, 2 articles on lip liners – are they the latest make up must have?
Really selling the liners. I’m still not buying them.
Looks nice but still not for me
I have the Maybelline ‘Dusty Rose’ shade, plus a couple of other similar shades.
I do like the look of that one .
Not using lip liner, mainly gloss these days.
SAme here. I add deeper tint with some lippy i have, just dabbing a bit in
I like these colours. I think they would suit my complexion.
Oooh they all look nice
Yes I love nudes for lips
I usually skip lip liner, & I avoid nude lips like the plague!
Same. Still did not see shade flattering on me. Zero. Zeeero
Dusty Rose would be my choice.
I love that colour as well.
The NYX lip liner is $37? I thought this brand was cheaper.
Lip liners again, must be popular but I don’t use them
The CT one looks lovely
I want to check out those shades & brands
I love to try these shades.
I would love to try the Charlotte Tilbury liner.
The Charlotte Tilberry one looks lovelyz
i need to find one that looks decent
Very nice shades for the right complexion.
Id definitely go for the dusty rose
Oooh I like the Nars one
I like all of these. Which one to choose?
love a little pink in my mine
I need to go into a shop and actually look at the shades.
These look gorgeoys and all at the chemist or supermarket I hope
I will definitely try the Charlotte Tilbury one when I next need a lip liner.
Never used a lip pencil