Cas lax as red, nude lipstick is an indispensable make up piece. Suitable for all agesslightly shiny or matte, has conquered the red carpets of recent events confirming its versatility. Chic enough, it is perfect for day and evening. But how do you choose?
Nude lipstick, confirmation of a great classic
Already Twiggy in London in the 1960s showed off a nude lipstick as a way of letting her eyelashes take center stage. Between beige and pink, the result on the model symbol of Swinging London was extremely chic. Little has changed since then and Nude lipstick is always a glam must have. If in the nineties it veered towards the many shades of brown, from cinnamon to warm chocolate, yes in the early 2000s nude returned to explore the range of pinks and beiges.
The lipstick nude is considered a real wildcard, suitable for all meteorological and armochromatic seasons, also ideal for important occasions as celebs confirm. It is no coincidence that some stars have chosen it as the standard-bearer of their make-up look, like the entire Kardashian clan.
How to choose nude lipstick based on color scheme
The perfect nude lipstick is that able to enhance the natural harmony of the lips and face. In the nineties Angelina Jolie was among the first to wear it, she loved the shade Folio of Mac (now out of production); it tended towards beige-grey.
From left: the warm nude on Jennifer Lopez, a beige nude on Zendaya, a pink nude on Margot Robbie (Getty Images)
Current formulations have made many steps forward, both in terms of high-performance and hydrating formulas, and in terms of color scale, with universal shades for every skin type.
But how to choose the right nuance? A bizarre theory circulating on the internet states that the right color must be the same as that of your nipples. Although it has been confirmed by some makeup artists, this theory is a bit difficult to put into practice in perfumery. Then just bring the nude lipstick closer to the center of the mouth: the perfect one must in fact match the shade of the mucosa, i.e. the inside of the lips.
Autumn, spring, summer or winter? To each its own nude nuance
To choose the right nude, that is, the one that enhances the mouth and does not cancel itcolor matching also comes in handy.
If you have a intense warm undertone typical of the autumn seasonfor example like Jennifer Lopez, the beige component is fundamental because it matches and brings out the complexion. If you are spring with lighter warm undertonethen it is better to choose a variant that is a little brighter and tends towards fishing.
THE cold undertones must focus instead on pink shades: for thesummer the nude will tend towards pink, while thewinter will focus on a mauve nudericher in blue.
Natural or graphic application, glossy or matt
Once the right nuance has been chosen, we move on to the consistency and type of application. Usually nude lipsticks are divided into glossy, semi-glossed and therefore slightly bright, or opaque. The latter are i more complex to choose because they may risk optically “flattening” the volumes of the mouth.
The finishes glossed they are ideal if you want give brightness to the face. For a very natural result, nude lipstick should be applied alone, directly on the lips, perhaps prepared with a veil of balm. If instead you want a for a slightly more “constructed” effect, first outline the outline of the lips with the pencil the same shade as the lipstick. Discreet lip contouring effect.
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