As long as I've been experimenting with makeup, I've been on this never ending search for the "perfect nude lipstick." I have my all time favorites (Nars Belle de Jour, L'Oreal Fairest Nude and MAC Blankety), but what really makes the perfect shade of nude is what you are wearing with it. Some shades work with warm color palettes (i.e. the bronze look, or a medium beige rose blush) whereas it wouldn't work with a cool color palette (i.e. a smokey blue/grey eyeshadow, shimmery pink blush). Below are my favorites at all different prices points and textures, but my search still continues.

Nars Lipstick: Belle de Jour (sheer), MAC Blankety (amplified), L'Oreal Colour Riche: Fairest Nude (creme), MAC Myth (satin), MAC Freckletone (lustre), L'Oreal Colour Juice Stick: Personali-tea (satin), Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Shine: Natural Brown No. 25 (sheer)