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The Quest For the Perfect Nude Lipstick

07/16/2015
Nude Lipstick

 

In my freshman year of high school, I was a decade ahead of the ‘nude lip’ trend. My favorite lipstick was a gift-with-purchase frosty champagne number from my mom. An older girl in my science class told me she loved the color, so I took that as encouragement to liberally apply that stuff every day.

The matte golden hue didn’t do my light olive skin any favors, especially since I wore it with an otherwise naked face. I hadn’t figured out the most important rule of makeup: Light lip, dramatic eye; dramatic eye, light lip.

Bless my heart.

15 years later, finding a flattering nude lip color is still a challenge. They either wash me out completely, don’t complement my skin tone, or go on chalky.

After a lot of purchase trail-and-error, here are my current favorites!

Butter London Lippy Tinted Balm in Teddy Boy – Medium coverage rosy nude with subtle lipstick finish.

Tarte Amazonian Butter Lipstick in Park Avenue Princess – Radiant bronze nude with a little shine and lots of moisture.

Too Faced La Creme Color Drenched Lip Cream in Nude Beach – Hydrating creamy nude peach.

L’Oreal Collection Privee Perfect Nudes – Beautiful budget-friendly range of moisturizing nudes for every skin tone; I like ‘Julianne’s Nude.’

Too Faced Perfect Lips Liner in Neutral Nude – The perfect base for all the above.

{Forever 21 ‘Lipstick’ Makeup Bag, $6.90}

TAGS:makeupnude lipproduct reviewToo Faced La Creme Color Drenched Lip Cream in Nude Beach
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  • Juliany Diaz De Villegas
    09/26/2015

    Honestly thank you for this post…I thought I was never going to be able to wear nude lipstick because I am so pale…Now I’m considering buying one in the future.

    Reply
  • Indi
    08/13/2015

    I’ve tried the TooFaced lipstick and the texture is amazing but the color doesn’t suite my skin tone! thank you for the other ideas! oh and this makeup bag looks gorgeous!

    Reply
  • Racheal J Hoelle
    08/10/2015

    I love that this is something you posted because the color of your lips is everything!

    Reply
  • nestnorthwest
    07/26/2015

    I like lots of the subtle Mary Kay glosses for a nude look. They are as thick and sticky as clinique which I do also use. PS…I don’t sell MK:)

    Reply
    • nestnorthwest
      nestnorthwest
      07/26/2015

      They AREN’T AS THICK….oops!

      Reply
  • sarraeller18
    07/26/2015

    Recently I have been loving nude lips as well. I recently bought the Tarte park ave princess and I love it!

    Reply
  • jenniferlee01
    07/21/2015

    i love your blog!! it’s inspiring :) do you mind taking a look at mine? thanks!

    Reply
  • exquisitebuhle
    07/21/2015

    Nude lips work perfectly especially for work.They just create that natural look and are just perfect for make up beginners too.It takes a bold someone to experiment with make up .

    Reply
  • The Nadia M.
    07/21/2015

    Try NYX products! I’m in a craze over their Matte lipsticks and lip liners! Ulta usually has bogo 1/2 off of them PLUS you can use thier coupons towards them!

    Reply
  • Carolina E.
    07/18/2015

    Have to try the nude color out ,thanks for info!!

    Reply
  • fbigred
    07/18/2015

    I’ve always had the worst time trying to find a nude lipstick to go with my ghostly complexion, thank you so much for the links, I will have to try them out!

    Reply
  • WhiskeyWeather
    07/17/2015

    I love the Park Ave princess :)

    Reply
  • Pucker-up: Summer Lip Shades | feliz cyntia
    07/17/2015

    […] and I am thinking of trying the L’Oreal from a drugstore as it was brought to my attention here. Back to NYX, this goes on so smooth like a lip gloss but it’s an actual lip-stick which I […]

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  • Jackie Yeary
    07/17/2015

    Oh man! I totally feel your pain when it comes to finding the right nude shade. I typically need a shade with at least a little pink- otherwise I look sick. Clinique “Sweet Honey” has been my favorite for years, but I also just discovered Marc Jacobs “Eat Cake” and I’m in love.

    Love your picks!

    Reply
  • Kayla Draper
    07/17/2015

    I love the Tarte one! It is definitely on my list of things to get! Great post!

    Reply
  • kfwilliams2015
    07/17/2015

    Yay! Thanks for this :D Nude lipsticks are my absolute favourite! I am so terrible with all the beauty, makeup, girl stuff… So a helping hand is always appreciated!!! I have been using a Rimmel one that I like quite a lot but I will definitely be checking out the ones you have recommended :)

    Reply
  • Catherine
    07/16/2015

    Nice post! My skin is so pasty white that it’s really difficult to find a great nude shade. I’m going to check out the Two Faced! Lately my nude of choice has been chapstick….I actually had a couple of glosses in my post today–about my naked face! http://atypical60.com/2015/07/16/whats-on-your-summer-face-mines-kinda-naked/

    Reply
  • ayshaaacx
    07/16/2015

    hey check out my blog https://ayshaaacx.wordpress.com

    Reply
  • DymondM
    07/16/2015

    I hate that I can’t find a “nude” lip color because there aren’t many brown or darker toned lip colors geared towards WOCs. :/

    Reply
    • Keira Lennox
      DymondM
      07/16/2015

      Check out Bite Beauty’s Butter Cream Lipsticks at Sephora. They’re super moisturizing and come in a beautiful range of shades. I wear it in ‘heather’ a lot!

      http://www.sephora.com/butter-cream-lipstick-P393822?skuId=1685759

      Reply
  • lindseeanne1
    07/16/2015

    You can’t go wrong with a nude color! I nominated you for an award here! https://thegingerlife1.wordpress.com/2015/07/16/infinity-dreams-award/

    Reply
  • tessgalen
    07/16/2015

    Wearing Butter London Teddy Boy right now! It’s my new favorite everyday color!

    Reply
  • quinnlashon
    07/16/2015

    definitely trying out some of these. i love the nude lip look.

    http://www.quinnlashon.com

    Reply
  • Amber • Carolinian Explorer
    07/16/2015

    Oooo I love all of these! Great post!

    Reply
  • Josephine
    07/16/2015

    The perfect nude is really one of the hardest struggles!

    Reply
  • Red Velvet Snow Blog
    07/16/2015

    I have been on the hunt for the perfect nude!!! This post is exactly what I needed! redvelvetsnow.wordpress.com

    Reply
  • Pretty Petite Blog
    07/16/2015

    I love the Too Faced lip cream as well! Nude lips are always a good idea but complimenting them with the rest of your makeup is a must!

    Xo
    Pauline

    http://www.prettypetite.org

    Reply
  • cynvoy
    07/16/2015

    I have olive skin too and struggle with this. Can’t wait to try the L’Oreal!
    felizcyntia.com

    Reply
  • mrskatylong
    07/16/2015

    Lovely! These are gorgeous products – great post!

    Reply
  • Liz
    07/16/2015

    I can never have too many nude lip products. Excellent spread!

    Reply
  • Amy's Fashion Blog
    07/16/2015

    so will have to try these out

    http://www.amysfashionblog.com/blog-home/

    Reply
  • The Model Well Fed
    07/16/2015

    Love a good nude! Looking forward to trying Tarte’s! The world needs to know the dos and don’ts of nude as it is a tricky color…next post idea perhaps :)

    Reply
    • sophandglory
      The Model Well Fed
      07/16/2015

      I love that! Have you tried the new rimmel Kate moss nudes there amazing!!x

      Reply
      • Keira Lennox
        sophandglory
        07/16/2015

        I haven’t! I really like Rimmel’s lipsticks; they make one of my all-time favorite reds. I’ll check them out!

        Reply
    • Keira Lennox
      The Model Well Fed
      07/16/2015

      Good idea! I’ll work on it.

      Reply
  • as gold as it gets
    07/16/2015

    I love a good nude lip! I have been wearing Revlon super Lustrous in Primrose – its pinky but wears like a nude. You might want to try it if you are looking for a drugstore cheapie!

    Reply
    • sophandglory
      as gold as it gets
      07/16/2015

      I love that! Have you tried the new rimmel Kate moss nudes! There amazing xx

      Reply
  • Hillary
    07/16/2015

    I absolutely love all of it! I almost purchased that makeup bag the other day… I mayyyyyy have to run over to the mall at lunchtime! (It’s bad…. it’s about a quarter 1/2 a mile from my office!!) -H

    Reply
    • Keira Lennox
      Hillary
      07/16/2015

      That would be super dangerous for me!! ;)

      Reply

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