Spring days are on the horizon, and I have been leaning towards a less dramatic lip lately. Being a natural neutral-esque makeup lover, I have been seriously reaching for my easy peasy go to of a Nude Lip. Always in fashion, and always a perfect less is more looker- the nude lip is a fashion staple. Running errands, hot date with your guy or a night out with the ladies, its time to bring on this weeks installment of Covering the Bases: Nude Lips….
Nude lips are an area that can take a over the top look and bring it down to more neutral territory. A nude lip can also add some oomph to a look a la bombshell. First things first lets start with the ultra budget beauty buy ELF Cosmetics Essentials Jumbo Lip Gloss Stick in Summer Nights– $2.00 USD. This $2 bargain buy is straight up phenomenal. Glides on like a lipstick but give you the shine of a lip gloss. Hydrating for the lips, this light pinkish nude shade is amazing. You can layer it on for a sheer pale pinkish-nude shade or lather on the layers for a darker nude effect. Hands down the best bargain buy ever! Rounding out the bargain beauty is the uber amazing Maybelline Color Elixir by Color Sensational in Nude Illusion– $8.99 USD , IN love with this shade. A creamy caramel nude like shade that has some solid pigmented color on the lips. This is one of those products that I am obsessed with as it a lipstick, lip gloss and lip balm hybrid that I call a “blossystick”. I adore this shade, perfect for all skin tones this gloss is gorgeous. A serious drugstore MUST HAVE!!!
Rounding out the bases of nude lips are a few high end options that I find myself reaching for at times. First up MAC Cosmetics Kinda Sexy Lipstick– $16 USD, this nude-rose shade is simply stunning. Upon first application it is a bit of a “your lips but better” look, apply a few more layers for a matte-perfect nudeish-rose look. This shade is perfect for a night out or if you wanna turn it into a long lasting stain- **apply a thin layer of pressed powder on the lips, and then press this color onto the lips- instant long lasting, lip stain with a ‘your lips but better’ shade** Amazing!! Wrapping up the picks is a serious splurge of a lip color that I have been obsessed with. Chanel Rouge Allure Extrait de Gloss in Insouciance– $32.00 USD, is a to die for shade. This lip gloss is amazing- not sticky, high in shine and full of color- this gel like gloss is seriously fabulous find that I can’t believe I just now discovered. OMG I am in love with this lip gloss. The color is so versatile as it has shades of pink, nude, mauve that add a bit of oomph to anyones natural lip color and just looks superb on every skin tone. I am obsessed with this pricey gloss- but it is worth every penny.
So any other week of Bases Covered with some solid nude lip choices. Whether you fancy a gloss, a lipstick, or just plain want a lip enhancing ‘blossystick’, these lippies will be the perfect addition to your current makeup stash. Bring on Spring- my lips are ready!!
Avantika Dhir says
Ooh…Will have to check out the MAC lipstick and the ELF Jumbo Lip pencil..sound promising!
Destany says
ELF! I love lip pencils and crayons :)
BeautyJudy says
Ok, so I kinda need that Chanel lip gloss. I don’t buy many high end, but a neutral shade is a good investment. LOVE your picks here, and the varying price points!
Norah Salazar says
CHANEL CHANEL CHANEL!!!! Love the swatches. I haven’t tried the Maybelline yet so tempted after seeing it here.
Citizens of Beauty says
Elf Cosmetics is a major win…and it’s so sitnkin cheap!
jamie @makeuplifelove says
I soooo agree. Gotta love some budget beauty and ELF is on the top of the list.
Cosmetic Sanctuary says
These are great picks – all shades I would wear!
Jessica InTruBeauty says
I always love the thought of nude lips but they never look the best on me. These are some great choices though.
jamie @makeuplifelove says
Jessica I so used to be the same way… But I found that once you find the right version of a nude then you can do no wrong. I tried the whole pale lip nude and eeewww so doesnt work for me. But now the “your lips but better” peachy pink nude shade tends to be my go to. :)
Noelle says
I’m loving all these pink lipstick posts lately! Thanks!
jamie @makeuplifelove says
I have been on a bit of pink kick lately. lol…
Eugenia says
So many lovely shades! I love the products you picked!
jamie @makeuplifelove says
So happy you love them :) . I need to run and get that blue eyeliner of yours. OMG -gorgeousness!!!
Phyrra says
Great colors
jamie @makeuplifelove says
So happy you like them :)
Kelly R says
Gorgeous colors! Love all of them!
jamie @makeuplifelove says
Thanks! So happy you like them :)
Kimberly says
I wanna see them on your lips!!!!
jamie @makeuplifelove says
ha ha ha… I promise I will soon. :) I couldnt get the right angle of my lips without them looking gianormous.
cindyprimebeauty says
I have to be very careful with nude lipsticks or I look like a corpse but I might have to try a few of these!
jamie @makeuplifelove says
I am with you Cindy, so many nudes make a wrong ghost like effect. I think MAC created that look sometimes. lol… These ones are great cause they can be a bit more natural and on the pinker side of the nude spectrum. Let me know if you give it a try :)
Honeygirlk says
I need to try that Maybelline Nude Illusion – you are the 3rd person I have talked to that has listed it as a nice nude. Great choices ;)
jamie @makeuplifelove says
You will love it!!! It is such a good color and would look gorgeous on you.
Anastasia says
Since I’m ghostly pale, nudes can make me look a bit washed out, but I seriously love them on others :)
jamie @makeuplifelove says
I agree. I am sketchy on nudes that are too pale because I am not a fan of looking like a walking ghost. I found that the nudes with a brownish, pink tint to them works perfect for me.
EBBlogAshley says
I’m all about nudes! I have to grab that MAC and Chanel combo!
jamie @makeuplifelove says
Me too!!! I am absolutely obsessed with both of them.
Brooke @ Blushing Noir says
everyone should have just as many nude lippies as they do reds. At least 100.
jamie @makeuplifelove says
Agreed!!!! I know I have a ton… lol.. Maybe way too many.
Laura says
Love your nude shades! And I like you included all price ranges
jamie @makeuplifelove says
Awwww so happy you liked it. :) A girl can never have too many nudes. lol
Betzy Carmona says
I love nudes ! Those are great picks
FabZilla_Kath says
I take a break from all things bright once in a while so yes, a girl should own NUDE lippies!!!
Nidia Doherty says
I have a drawer full of nudes, and you still have got me wanting to check out that ELF pencil! One of my fave nudes is by Stila. I think it’s called Exquisite.