Timeless and classic, a good nude lipstick is an absolute essential. Shopping for the right lippie is hard—matching shade preferences, finish, texture and pigment is a tremendous task—but when you find a lipstick that works for you, you know it’s time to stock up.

As a shade that pairs with literally any occasion and makeup look, nude lipsticks are critical to your beauty collection. In search of a new nude to make you makeup game flawless? Below, we’re sharing 7 must-have nude lipsticks.

1. Glossier Generation G in “Cake”

Buildable, easy and fresh, Generation G feels like a smooth lip balm but has all the pigment of a nude lipstick. Suitable for a range of skin tones, this lightly adds subtle peach to your lips, rounding out your makeup look in a vegan formula with enhancing color in a sheer matte formula.

Shop Glossier Generation G for $18 here.

2. Huda Beauty Power Bullet Matte Lipstick in “Staycation”

A cool-toned muted beige with subtle undertones of pink, this nude lipstick is sweet and feminine, with natural-looking tones to suit a variety of complexions. Highly-pigmented with all-day stay, this classic lipstick delivers silky-smooth softness and unparalleled color, with Huda Beauty’s iconic plush matte formula giving maximum coverage and color.

Shop Huda Beauty Power Bullet for $25 here.

3. Charlotte Tilbury K.I.S.S.I.N.G Lipstick in “Yes Honey”

The perfect light-peachy nude for lighter complexions and a must-have warm beige nude for darker complexions, this moisturizing satin lippie has a cashmere finish and all-day colo. With a formula that protects lips from UV damage and a blend of waxes to reinforce the rich color, this nude is the perfect shade for when you want a subtle lipstick that still looks like you’re actually wearing lipstick.

Shop Charlotte Tilbury K.I.S.S.I.N.G Lipstick for $34 here.

4. Dior Addict Lacquer Stick in “323 Nude Desert” 

A warm nude with Dior’s weightless formula and rich saturation, this lush liquified shine is bound to be your new beauty BFF. This warm nude shade is adaptable to all complexions, delivering high shine and all-day brilliance with no bleeding outside the lip line. Comfortable and effortless, Dior delivers on intensity and shine.

Shop the Dior Addict Lacquer Stick for $38 here.

5. Gucci Rouge à Lèvres Satin Lipstick in “100 Linda Beige”

A warm and creamy apricot beige, Gucci’s satin-effect lipstick is long-lasting, pigmented and smooth. With a lightweight and comfortable feel, this vegan nude is just the right shade for lasting elegance and grace, giving intense peachy undertones and a glide-able, easy formula.

Shop Gucci Rouge à Lèvres Satin Lipstick for $42 here.

6. Kjaer Weis Lipstick in “Calm” 

An effortless pink-based nude, “Calm” is the velvety, plush lipstick of our dreams. With a super moisturizing formula adapted with organic ingredients and blended with shea butter and jojoba seed oil, this nude is as soft as it is sleek, with a warm, pigmented finish.

Shop Kjaer Weis Lipstick for $56 here.

7. Christian Louboutin Velvet Matte Lip Color in “Zoulou”

Christian Louboutin makes an unbeatable nude, packing dark, warm cocoa shades into a soft-touch matte formula with a velvet finish. Luxurious and rich, this color will stay on all day; and with a case that doubles as a pendant and a ribbon necklace chain, this is the nude that accessorizes your wardrobe, too.

Shop Christian Louboutin Velvet Matte Lip Color for $90 here.