How to choose the right nude lipstick?

We are sure that there should be a lot of lipsticks in a cosmetic bag. Lipstick is a tool that can transform makeup. We take a nude make-up, add a pale pink lipstick, we get a very airy, literally, watercolor make-up. We erase pale pink lipstick, add red. And now, at the exit, we get a real Hollywood diva. Surely you have already read a lot about choosing your perfect red lipstick. Therefore, today we would like to talk a little more in detail about how to choose the right nude lipstick, lipstick of a natural shade.

How to choose the right nude lipstick?

Translated from English nude means "naked". Accordingly, such a lipstick should match the natural color of the lips as much as possible, but make them a little more attractive. Your lips, only better – that's the main motto of choice. However, another approach to choosing a shade of nude lipstick is quite popular – when its shade is matched to skin color. It really isn't worth it to do so. The ideal option is if the lipstick is half a tone darker than the shade of your lips.

Here you need to be careful: lipstick should not completely match the complexion. Therefore, you should not use concealer or foundation for this purpose, as was popular in the 2000s. Firstly, this way the lips will simply disappear from your face, and secondly, their texture will become completely unattractive. Also, this technique will make your face extremely painful.

What should be considered when choosing a nude lipstick?

1. For very light, porcelain skin, you should not choose beige shades. They tend to make the face look very tired. It is better to give preference to a delicate dusty pink color, which will give the image some “puppetry", the very desired watercolor.
2. For fair skin, beige lipsticks with a slight pink undertone are suitable. At the same time, you will have to find out for yourself that perfect balance between pink and beige.
3. For olive skin, caramel, warm enough shades are ideal. Also good, salmon, peach.
4. For medium skin tone, lipsticks half a tone lighter than skin color are suitable. Just keep in mind that the shade of lipstick will need to be compensated with bright eye makeup and the presence of blush so that the face does not look painful.
5. For dark skin, you should not choose a light beige lipstick, it is better to give preference to chocolate shades. What looks bright on fair skin will look like a real nude on you.
6. In addition, it is very important to consider your color type. If your skin undertone is pink, then we advise you to use lipsticks with a pink undertone as well. If warm, then lipsticks with a beige tint are best. Also, for “warm” girls, light coral, salmon, peach shades are very well suited.
7. Even if you have perfectly matched the nude lipstick to the skin color of your lips, you should additionally use a pencil one tone darker to outline the contour of the lips and make them more voluminous. This technique works especially well if you want to visually enlarge your lips. Matte pencil and satin lipstick are ideal for this.

How to choose the right texture of nude lipstick?

The best texture options for nude lipstick are semi-matte, satin, cream, balm. Ultra-matte and glossy textures will not work. Gloss is more suitable for glosses, and the ultra-matte texture will make the face very tired. Matte lipsticks look much more impressive in bright colors.

How to paint lips with nude lipstick?

1. Prepare your lips. First, apply a balm to your lips, hold it on your lips for at least 10 minutes.
2. Apply a shimmery highlighter on the “Cupid's bow”, this will help visually slightly enlarge the lips.
3. Circle the lips with a pencil, leaving a millimeter beyond their natural boundaries. Remember that you can go beyond the border of the lips only in areas of flat relief. This way it will look as natural as possible.
4. Darken the corners of the lips. To do this, you can use another lipstick – a tone darker.
5. Apply lipstick to the center of the lips and only then paint over them completely. This will create a smooth transition from darkened corners to a lighter center. This technique will help to significantly visually enlarge the lips.

In fact, nude lipstick can be used solo, without a contour, applying it directly from the stick. After all, such shades, first of all, in addition to complementarity, are loved for their absolute convenience and for the fact that they can be applied, literally, on the run.

In addition, you can apply nude lipsticks with the pads of your fingers. Don't worry if you go slightly outside the outline. Thus, you will be able to create a very interesting effect of “kissed” lips. It looks extremely sensual.