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Where to Find Nude Makeup That Actually Matches Your Skin

It ain't easy being brown.

Solange rocked the hell out of a neutral beauty look at the Grammys. But many brands seem to think that "nude" equals "white." Here’s where you can turn for makeup that matches your specific shade of nude.

  • Anastasia Beverly Hills

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    Anastasia Beverly Hills

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    This brand has a massive line of creamy foundation in colors that are sure to match your shade exactly.

  • Black Up

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    This company makes beauty products specifically for women of color. Their double-ended contouring sticks make it easy to sculpt your features with just one products.

  • Cover FX

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    Fond of pressed powder? This brand has you covered with 40 shades.

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  • koyVoca

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    koyVoca

    Find just the right touch of color with this company’s Nude Lip Perfection Lipstick.

  • IMAN Cosmetics

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    Looking for a BB cream that actual works on your skin? IMAN has shades for every incarnation of brown.

  • Christian Louboutin

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    Red bottoms are nice, but Louboutin has your nails covered, too. These nude polishes are everything.

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  • Zoya

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    zoya.com

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    This brand’s neutrals line is full of nude shades in every finish from matte to satin to glitter.

  • Urban Decay

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    The Naked3 eyeshadow palette contains 12 nude shades that won’t make you look ashy.

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