Nude lips are a beauty staple for most women because the look is subtle, yet glamorous at the same time. Better still, no other hue can boast that it complements an array of eye makeup looks ranging from a fierce smokey eye to a subdued natural look. That’s why finding a shade that works for you is essential; no matter if you’re a beauty novice or expert.
Tips and Tricks
- Don’t go to pale or beige as this will wash you out your skin tone.
- Stick to a nude with either pink, peach, or bronzy undertones.
- Work with, not against your natural lip shade.
- Feel free to use your favorite nude lip liner all over your lip and then pair it with a clear gloss on top.
My Favorite Nude Lipsticks
- Maybelline Color Sensational The Buffs ($7.49). Great range of colors and very affordable.
- Clinique Chubby Stick in the shade Heaping Hazel Nut ($17)
- Yves Saint Laurent Gloss Volupte ($32) in the color 210 Beige Nu.
- Mac Cosmetics lipstick in HoneyLove ($17)
- Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat Lip Liner in Iconic Nude ($22)
Insider Tip
I purchased several of these products at my local Cosmetics Company Outlet (CCO) and averaged a 15% to 30% price discount per product. Most CCO’s offer a range of brands at discounted prices, such as: MAC, Smashbox, Bobby Brown, Clinque, YSL, Lancome, Estee Lauder and many more.
As for the Maybelline Color Sensational The Buffs, I bought several shades (#920 Nude Lust, #930 Truffle Tease, #935 Sin-a-mon and #940 Touchable Taupe) on a Buy 1, Get 50% off the second at my local Ulta. In fact, I’ve seen this particular deal at many chains that sell Maybelline products. So be sure to shop around for this discount and get more bang for your buck.