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Finding the perfect brown lip is almost as hard as finding the right shade of red. Red is actually the reason finding a true brown lip is so hard — so many shades that claim to be brown have such strong red undertones the color looks like a deep burgundy when applied. If that’s the look you’re going for, cool. But if you want a true brown lip color this experience might cause you to throw in the towel.

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Don’t give up just yet. We’ve done the homework for you and found 11 true brown lips that are perfect for brown beauties. Click through to see which shade calls your name.

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Lime Crime  salem + beetle bundle ($30)

If you love a metallic lip as much as the matte look, this bundle is for you. Salem is a true brown matte velvet lipstain while beetle is a metallic lipstick. You can choose your look based on your mood each day. And the great thing about both lips is they’ll last for hours with minimal touch-up.

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