- Best all-rounder: #03 Hazelnut Latte, a soft rose brown that sits between pink and brown.
- Best pink nudes: #02 Suede Pink (muted nude pink) and #04 Rosy Talk (muted warm pink).
- Best browns: #07 Espresso Temper (warm brown) and #08 Burnt Brown (plum brown).
- Best for deep skin tones: #14 Deep Current, one of two shades the maker added with deeper skin tones in mind.
- Every shade is the same twist-up, creamy matte, waterproof formula, per the listing, so pick by color first.
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Laka's Creamy Matte Lip Contour comes in 15 shades, and most of them fall in the nude family. Because every pencil uses the same formula, this guide is a shade-by-shade map rather than a formula contest. Browse all of them on the Laka lip liners page.
Our picks
Laka Lip Liner - Creamy Matte Lip Contour
#03 Hazelnut Latte is labeled a soft rose brown, which puts it right between the pink and brown ends of the range. That middle ground makes it an easy match under rosy nudes and soft browns alike. Like every shade in the line, it is a creamy, non-drying pencil, and Laka recommends letting it set before adding other lip products.
- Rose-brown tone bridges pink and brown nudes
- Twist-up, no sharpening
- Waterproof and smudge-proof per the line's listing
- This listing shows a short description; full formula details appear on sister shades
Laka Lip Liner - Creamy Matte Lip Contour
#02 Suede Pink is described as a muted nude pink. It suits soft pink tints and "my lips but better" looks where you want the outline to vanish. The creamy texture glides on, per the listing, so you can blur the line inward and fill the lip as a base under gloss.
- Muted pink tone for soft looks
- Creamy, non-drying texture
- Works as an all-over base under gloss
- May look pale against deep lip colors
Laka Lip Liner - Creamy Matte Lip Contour
#04 Rosy Talk is labeled a muted warm pink. If Suede Pink feels too cool or too light, this is the next step warmer. It pairs naturally with peachy and rosy tints, and the matte finish gives a soft frame under glossy formulas.
- Warm undertone
- Soft matte finish
- Blends inward easily per the listing
- Short listing text; check the line's full listing for wear details
Laka Lip Liner - Creamy Matte Lip Contour
#07 Espresso Temper is a warm brown, and its listing carries the full formula story. The maker describes a creamy soft matte texture that glides without tugging, a waterproof, transfer-proof and smudge-proof wear, and a twist-up pencil for outlining or overlining. It removes with an oil-based cleanser. Laka pairs it with Bulky Matte 408 Bebe Almond in its Almond Latte combo.
- Waterproof, transfer-proof, smudge-proof per the listing
- Warm brown that frames nude lipsticks
- Good for overlining
- Needs an oil-based cleanser to remove
Laka Lip Liner - Creamy Matte Lip Contour
#08 Burnt Brown is labeled a plum brown. The plum undertone gives more depth than Espresso Temper and works under berry, mauve and darker nudes. The listing repeats the twist-up, waterproof formula and notes the range now runs to 15 shades.
- Plum-brown depth
- Same long-wear claims as the rest of the line
- Easy twist-up application
- Can look strong on very fair, pale lips
Laka Lip Liner - Creamy Matte Lip Contour
#14 Deep Current is a blackened brown and one of the two newest shades. According to the maker, #14 and #15 were created with deeper and darker skin tones in mind. If most nude liners look ashy or too light on you, this is the shade to try first.
- Made with deeper skin tones in mind, per the listing
- Rich blackened-brown outline
- Same creamy matte formula
- Very dark for light lip colors
Laka Almond Latte Combo (Lip Liner07+Bulky Matte Lipstick 408)
The Almond Latte combo bundles #07 Espresso Temper with Bulky Matte Lipstick 408 Bebe Almond, so the outline and fill are matched for you. The listing describes the lipstick as buildable matte color with a smooth, creamy texture and states that it lasts 24 hours without feeling dry or heavy.
- Liner and lipstick matched by Laka
- Two products in one bundle
- Lipstick listed as 24-hour wear
- Only one shade pairing in this bundle
How we picked the best nude lip liner shades
Every Laka liner uses the same Creamy Matte formula, so finding the best nude lip liner is really a question of color. We worked from the maker's own shade descriptions and grouped them:
- Pink nudes: muted, cool-to-warm pinks for light looks.
- Rose brown: the in-between shade that suits most people.
- Browns: warm and plum browns for defined nude lips.
- Deep: the newest shades the maker built for deeper skin tones.
We left out #05 Velvet Hour (coral red) and #06 Mauve Whisper (muted burgundy) because they read as color, not nude. #06 does appear in the Bordeaux Rose combo with Bulky Matte 402 To Rose if you want a deeper rose lip.
Laka nude lip liner shades compared
| Shade | Maker's description | Tone | Try it with |
|---|---|---|---|
| #02 Suede Pink | Muted nude pink | Pink | Pink-nude tints, clear gloss |
| #03 Hazelnut Latte | Soft rose brown | Rose brown | Most nude lipsticks and tints |
| #04 Rosy Talk | Muted warm pink | Warm pink | Rosy or peachy tints |
| #07 Espresso Temper | Warm brown | Brown | Bulky Matte 408 Bebe Almond |
| #08 Burnt Brown | Plum brown | Plum brown | Mauve and berry nudes |
| #14 Deep Current | Blackened brown | Deep | Deep nudes, glossy top coat |
All six are twist-up pencils of 0.02 oz each, as listed, with the same waterproof, transfer-proof and smudge-proof claims.
Laka lip liner range: 15 shades
Shade count as stated on the listing, including the two newest shades for deeper skin tones
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Check price →How do you choose the best nude lip liner for your skin tone?
Match your natural lip, not your skin
A common rule of thumb: the best nude lip liner is close to your natural lip color, or one shade deeper. That keeps the edge invisible once lipstick goes on.
Check the undertone
Pink lips usually look best with pink nudes like Suede Pink or Rosy Talk. Brown or mauve lips tend to suit Hazelnut Latte, Espresso Temper or Burnt Brown.
Go deeper for definition
Want a 90s brown-lined lip? Choose a liner two steps deeper than your lipstick, then blend the edge inward.
Deep skin tones
If pale nudes look gray on you, start with #14 Deep Current, which the maker added for deeper skin tones. It is often the best nude lip liner for deep lips because it avoids an ashy ring.
How to use a nude lip liner with tints and gloss
- Smooth lips first. A lip mask or balm the night before helps; see our best Korean lip balm list.
- Trace the cupid's bow and the center of the lower lip, then connect to the corners.
- Blur the line inward with a fingertip and let it set, as Laka recommends.
- Add color on top. A sheer tint over liner gives a soft ombre; our best Korean lip tint guide covers the options.
- Finish with gloss. The Jelling Nude Gloss review explains why it pairs well with nude liner.
Want the liner under longer-wearing color? See our long lasting lipstick picks, or browse the lipsticks page for Bulky Matte shades.
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Check price →FAQ
What is the best nude lip liner shade from Laka?
For most people, #03 Hazelnut Latte. Laka describes it as a soft rose brown, which sits between the pink and brown nudes and works under a wide range of lip colors.
Is Laka lip liner waterproof?
According to the maker, yes. The listing describes a waterproof, transfer-proof and smudge-proof formula that removes with an oil-based cleanser.
Do I need to sharpen Laka lip liner?
No. It is a twist-up pencil, so you remove the cap, twist and apply.
Which Laka lip liner is for dark skin?
The maker says #14 and #15 were created with deeper and darker skin tones in mind. #14 Deep Current is a blackened brown.
Should lip liner be lighter or darker than lipstick?
Usually the same depth or slightly darker. Lighter liner tends to show as a pale ring once the lipstick wears down.
Can I wear nude lip liner alone?
Yes. Fill the whole lip with a creamy matte liner for a soft matte nude, then add gloss if you want shine.