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4 Steps to Create The Perfect Nude Lip
By Tammy | May 21, 2009
I love a great nude lip gloss. I have a stash of them in my purse, my car and my makeup bag. I’m always on the hunt for another one to purchase! Maybe it’s the Jennifer Lopez in me or maybe it’s the simplicity of the look that I’m drawn to since nothing else in a mom’s life is simple, but I really love a Perfect Glossy Nude Lip.
Creating the perfect nude lip is simple but requires a little attention to detail. You’d think otherwise since it’s not a bright color that could smear across your teeth or feather out past your lip line, but you do need to focus to get this look right!
- Exfoliate your lips so they are smooth. When you are fresh out of the shower, gently rub your lips with your towel or use a lip exfoliator.
- Cover your lips with concealer or eyelid primer to neutralize your lip color and create a blank canvas for your work. Smashbox has a great Lip & Lid Primer that cancels out the pink and helps makeup stay on longer.
- Apply a clear or skin toned lip pencil outside the lip line to prevent feathering.
- Apply lip gloss.
When taking the time to do your lips right the first time, you’ll save yourself having to reapply as frequently. It’s the whole “haste makes waste” theory in action… Do it right from the start and a busy mom doesn’t have to be diligent about reapplying every time she gets out of the car!
If your skin is fair look for cool nudes in peach tones. Try pinker shades with a beige base for olive skin tones.
*The nude lip is best accompanied by a dramatic smokey eye.
Nude Glosses I am a fan of:
Neutrogena MoistureShine gloss in Whisper
Smashbox Lip Enhancing Gloss in Expose
NARS Lip Gloss in Greek Holiday
Nude Gloss I’m anxious to try (a trip to Target tomorrow will resolve this!)
CoverGirl Wetslicks AmazeMint in No Care Bare
(I discovered Rihanna uses this shade to get her Perfect Nude Lips!)
Want a more matte look? Try Smashbox Photfinish Lipstick in Charming or Bobbi Brown Creamy Lip Color in Sunset Nude.
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Topics: Beauty Tips | 5 Comments »
May 22nd, 2009 at 8:48 am
Great tips. Will definitely try this.
I realized just now that exfoliating after taking a shower makes a lot of sense. Haha.
May 22nd, 2009 at 1:56 pm
Quick, easy and free! It works best if the towel is slightly damp too. Squeeze out your hair with the towel then exfoliate with the damp towel (it’s not as rough).
June 5th, 2009 at 12:31 pm
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July 15th, 2009 at 12:10 am
Now I know that beautiful lips is no accident, it must be cared and nurtured tp perfection. Thanks for the tips!!
July 30th, 2009 at 11:16 pm
great tips for creating the perfect nude lip! these seem easy and quick!i will try these tips!thanks..