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Time To Redefine Nude

Time To Redefine Nude

For years I have been trying to find a nude that fits my skin tone. The term “nude” has been thrown around by companies for years, but historically it has only taken a narrow range of skin tones into account. The standardized forms of “nude”, “suntan” and “beige,” excluded so many. Because the ...
Sista, Sista: Do You Know Your Shade? | Nude Barre

Sista, Sista: Do You Know Your Shade? | Nude Barre

Spring has sprung! But before you start soaking up the sun make sure your shade transition is as seamless as your bikini panties! Have you met your sister shade? For all of the complexities that compose your true hue, we have our sister shades holding us down in case of seasonal shade shifting. ...