Nude Lips

Nothing complements a tan complexion better than nude lips -- just look at olive-skinned lovelies like Jennifer Lopez and Eva Mendes. Although it may seem like nothing could be more natural than a nude lip, if you’re not careful, you may end up looking like a monochromatic mope. New York City-based makeup artist Stacie Ford says that the key with nude lips is to find a lipstick that is one shade darker than your skin and that harmonizes with your skin tone:

• Cool undertones look best with pinkish-beige.
• Warmer skin tones match well with peachy-beige hues.
• Darker skin tones come to life with pale, peachy bronzes. 

To balance your overall look and avoid looking washed out, Ford recommends using a bronzer around your hairline and jawline, sweeping soft rose or peach blush on your cheekbones, and playing up your eyes with vibrant gold, green or violet shadows.