Ahhhh the search for the perfect nude lip… we have all been on the quest since the dawn of time. The best nude that make our lips look beautiful in the buff. Every self-respecting makeup maven owns at least 5 nude shades due to it being classic, understated chic, and subtly glamorous. However, nothing says bombshell quite like the combination of a nude lip teamed with a dark smoky eye.
A pretty pale hue on your lips will add to the romance of your sophisticated dream wedding dress. To find your most flattering, prettiest, on-point pout, you must make sure you choose the right nude lipstick. Everyone needs a shade that balances your skin tone and achieves a harmonious look – be sure to avoid a color that is too pale which can cause you to look exhausted. Beauty is about your makeup colors and your features being in balance with each other.
Often, we see a celebrity or friend in a color that we love; only to find what works for them does not necessarily work for us, but we still buy it anyway. Always make sure you take into consideration your hair color, your complexion and also your eye color. To help all you brides-to-be deciding on your wedding makeup, I have selected my favorite universally flattering nudes for every complexion, for every budget: A great guide in choosing the right nude for you.
Fair/Light complexion
Choose a color that is moderately light to a medium tone with a pink undertone. Great nudes for you are best in the paler pink colors.
Thrifty – Rimmel Nude collection by Kate Moss in 45, Colour Theory Lipstick in Nude Mood
Spend – MAC Cremesheen Pure Zen, Clinique Chubby stick in Mega Melon
Luxury – Tom Ford Lip Color in Spanish Pink, Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupté lipstick in Nude Beige
Medium/Olive complexion
Choose a medium up to a darker nude. If you are choosing a nude make sure it has a pink undertone to it to lift your complexion like a rose nude. Great nudes for you are best in deeper beige.
Thrifty – Rimmel Moisture Renew Nude Delight, Sephora Lipstick in Honeymoon, L’Oreal Color Riche Nude Ballet
Spend – Modelrock Liquid Lipstick in 24/7 Nude, MAC Freckletone
Luxury – Charlotte Tilbury in Nude Kate, Burberry Beauty Lip in Nude Rose no.25
Dark complexion
Choose a color a shade lighter than your complexion and always make sure you choose a nude with good coverage. Great nudes for you are best in medium beige or with a hint of pink depending on your undertone.
Thrifty – Covergirl Queen Collection in Mocha, Covergirl colorlicious Lipstick in Sultry Sienna
Spend – MAC Double shot, Bobbi Brown Lip color in Brown, Laura Mercier in Brown Sugar
Luxury – Tom Ford Lip Color in Casablanca, Charlotte Tilbury in Bare
Key Points to Remember
For a darker complexion – Line your lips with a brown lip liner, one or two shades deeper than your complexion then rub your lips together to make sure the liner feathers inwards. This motion helps to blend the lip color and liner seamlessly. Apply a touch of gloss with a gold shimmer or a color that’s close to your lipstick – this helps add dimension and light to the mouth.
Light to medium complexions – Do wear your lipstick with a lip liner. Use a slightly darker color than your lipstick. For an extra pouty pout apply a 2nd slightly darker lip liner just lightly around the edges of your first lip line color. Soften with your finger or small brush. This will give the illusion of a fuller lip.