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Tom Ford Beauty Lip Color in Deep Mink - For many Black women, finding nude lipsticks that flatter their diverse skin tones tends to be more frustrating than fun. To help you on your quest for a more natural, but polished looking kisser, we've rounded up some of the most blogged about essential nude lipstick shades for those beauties who share the same complexions as Rihanna, Zoe Saldana, Kerry Washington, Gabrielle Union, Lupita Nyong'o and more. By Patrice Peck You'll love the ultra-creamy texture, incredibly smooth application and fantastic staying power of this Tom Ford option. We could totally see Olivia Pope rocking it on Scandal! Infused with rare and exotic ingredients like soja seed extract, Brazilian murumuru butter and chamomile flower oil, this lipstick just might become your next favorite lippie. (Photo: Tom Ford)

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MAC Satin Lipstick in Peachstock - This creamy neutral peach really suits fair to medium brown skin (think Tinashe, Jourdan Dunn and Regina Hall.) Pair it with a smoky eye and you'll be good to go. (Photo: MAC Cosmetics)

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Milani Color Statement in Teddy Bare - This super-luxe nude lipstick is said to deliver true instant color in a single swipe. Hailed as being brown girl friendly, the metal-toned shade is perfect for the office and everyday wear. (Photo: Milani)

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Maybelline New York Color Sensational Lipcolor in Bean There - Brownish pink with a hint of bronze, this nude lipstick is a lovely shade for those with dark brown skin tones similar to Tika Sumpter. (Photo: Maybelline New York)

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Revlon Super Lustrous Pearl Lipstick in Caramel Glace - Looking for something simple with a smooth, Chap-Stick-like application? Then this sheer nude lipstick is for you. (Photo: Revlon)

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Sephora Collection Rouge Shine Lipstick in Honeymoon - Packed with a rich, glossy shine, this semi-sheer toasted taupe lippie will definitely show off your gorgeous smile. (Photo: Sephora)

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MAC Satin Lipstick in Siss - Ladies with caramel skin like Halle Berry and Chanel Iman who are looking for a very flesh-toned, sculpted lip should look no further than this nude option from MAC. (Photo: MAC Socmetics)

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Milani Color Statement Lipstick in Nude Creme - A creamy, light pink beige, this lipstick is a great match for Leona Lewis, Nicole Ari Parker and others with light skin with pink undertones. (Photo: Milani)

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Maybelline New York Sensational Lipcolor in Totally Toffee - Feel free to skip the top coat of gloss with this nude lippie. This already glossy nude option glides on smooth with a nice, neutral pinkish brown shade that's easy to maintain throughout the day. Ladies with light to medium complexions, like Kat Graham, take note!  (Photo: Maybelline)

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Lancôme Rouge in Love Lipcolor in Cocoa Couture - The perfect nude finishing touch for a beat makeup application, this deep reddish brown lipstick would look like a sultry second-skin on stunners like Uzoamaka Aduba and Rutina Wesley. (Photo: Lancome)

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Mally Beauty High Shine Liquid Lipstick in Cafe - Full color finish. Awesome shine. What else could you ask for from a nude lippie? Plus, this 4-in-1 product — which does the work of a lip primer, lipstick, lip gloss and lip liner — will help make room for other essential beauty items in your clutch. (Photo: Mally)

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Maybelline New York Sensational Lipcolor The Buffs in Espresso Exposed - This nude lipstick's deep brown pigment with berry undertones delivers an honest flesh tone color for darker brown-skinned ladies, like Jessica White and Adepero Oduye.  (Photo: Maybelline)

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NARS Satin Lipstick in Christina - If you've got rich brown skin like Gabrielle Union or Kelly Rowland, a golden raspberry nude, like this NARS option, will likely be a close natural lip color match. You'll probably even forget you've got it on! (Photo: NARS)

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Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupté Lipstick in Beige Instinct - Touted as an all-in-one cocktail of lip care, this nude lipstick provides a comfortable, high-end shine that melts on your lips and promises not to smudge. A perfect option for a red carpet kind of night. (Photo: Yves Saint Laurent)

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NYX Mega Shine Lip Gloss in Tanned - This last option isn’t a lipstick, per se. But, this lip gloss doubles as a quick and creamy alternative to the tube or a glamorous top coat for your favorite lipstick, so we had to include it. (Photo: Nyx Cosmetics)