How to Wear Nude Lipstick

How to perfect your nude makeup

Lipstick trends have reached heightened levels of sweetness, not just in terms of lick-your-lips flavor but also color: Think delicious shades of toffee and caramel, which translate as "nude" when worn sheer. Glossy nude lips that look like they’ve been shellacked in dreamy dessert sauce will turn heads for day or night. Here's how to wear the very fetching nude lipstick trend or try on nude lipstick in our virtual makeup studio.

How to Wear Nude Lipstick

Summer’s nude lipstick trend requires deeply smoky eye makeup and a burst of bronzer on the cheeks (sculpt the illusion of killer cheekbones by applying bronzing powder directly underneath the cheekbone). Exfoliate and moisturize your lips so they’re plenty smooth, apply your nude lipstick straight from the tube and finish with a nude lip liner. Applying lip liner after lipstick is easiest for anyone with unsteady hands. Plus, it makes it easier to stay within the lines and score a natural look. Pair with nude nail polish.

Nude Lipstick For Fair Skin

If you have fair skin that’s easily washed out when you're not wearing color, go for a makeup look that’s simply nude-inspired. Apply a tawny nude gloss over your favorite peach or pink lipstick. Dark chocolate eye makeup completes this neutral makeup look. For a special treat, top your gloss with a touch of cocoa powder to make kisses taste sugary sweet. --Stephanie Simons

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