Finding the perfect nude lipstick is like finding a needle in a haystack.

While almost every brand makes them, it can be a near-impossible task to land on the one that specifically suits you.

That's too pink. Nope, that's too peach. That one's way too light.

We get it.

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We spoke to celebrity makeup artist Michael Brown (he's painted the face of Aussie babes Jesinta Franklin and Miranda Kerr) to hear his top five tips for finding the perfect nude lipstick.

Because when you find 'the one', it's life-changing (yep, seriously).

1. Think about the makeup and clothes you'll pair it with.

Before you start your hunt for the perfect nude lipstick, Michael suggests considering what makeup and clothes you'll pair the lipstick with.

"The most important factors when looking for that perfect nude are what it will be paired with, in terms of fashion and the overall makeup look," Michael toldMamamia.

"If your overall look is quite paired back and very neutral, the nude needs to be fresh with a hint of colour (either pink or peach based). But if your fashion is bright or bold, or your eye makeup is strong, then you can wear a more beige nude. It’s all about balance."

2. Figure out your undertone.

As we all have different skin tones, our 'perfect nude' will vary. So you need to take into consideration the skin tone and undertone you've been blessed with and go from there.

Generally speaking, there are two main undertones: cool/pink or warm/yellow. And if you're unsure which camp you fall into, Michael has a trick.

"The best way [to find yours] is to look at the vein colour you see at the back of your wrist."

"If the vein tone is more blue, that relates to a cool, pink base or a fair skin tone. If the vein tone is more green, that relates to warm, yellow base or an olive or darker skin tone," he explained.

Depending on whether you're warm or cool, there are certain types of nudes that might suit you best.

"Think opposites - so if you have a lot of pink present within your skin, try a warmer nude, like a peach-based nude. But if your skin is olive or tends to throw yellow undertones, try a pink-based nude," Michael said.