Nude Lips

I guess the simplest way to put it is that i love nude, natural lips. A natural lipstick is perfect for both day and night makeup, doesn't look overbearing at all, it's the best choice for all age ranges, it suits all complexions and all occasions. 'Nuff said, an evergreen of the makeup bag.

But.

Apart from personal choices, i think there ARE lipsticks, not necessarily brands or shades, that can easily create the perfect natural, nude effect without looking as though you're trying too much. However and unfortunately, probably most girls don't seem to be aware of this. I'm no mother goose but i get a little confused whenever i 'research' on beauty topics to come across MANY beauty blogs and videos bearing the tag of the nude lip. In 99% of the cases it's a complete mess. So i decided to blog about this in an attempt to 'protest'- it's becoming increasingly difficult to stay in the natural makeup area. I can honestly say there were a couple of occasions i was reading some random beauty blogs and i even got a little frightened....yaikes!

Anyways, here's my take on the issue at stake.

The good nude/pale lipstick:

Most nude-lip girls wrongfully assume a nude lipstick must be as close as possible to the color white. Therefore light lavender and beige seem to be their number ones. I don't have any problem with regards to whatever people choose to wear on their faces- just don't dub it as something that it is not. I personally own several natural lipsticks, light nuances, that are NOT whatever they're supposed to be in the beauty blogging 'community'. My idea of the perfect nude lipstick is peach and pale pink. By combining shades and textures it's easy to create the perfect shade. Not a single makeup is ever made by using only one lipstick shade, particularly for special occasions.



This is a beautiful flesh-toned lipstick with very subtle pink undertones that mimic the natural flushing of lips.



Even Paris nailed it here. Absolutely beautiful and tasteful and i happen to actually love the pink shade she chose.




Nicole Richie and Katy Perry are right on the border, the fine demarcation line between tasteful and tacky. I actually wouldn't have considered Katy's lipstick as a 'good' choice because it's too light and jazzy; however, it was only once, at an event, her complexion is fair enough to match the lipstick and i find it to be a correct and lucky use of a lipstick that's quite troublesome otherwise, the MAC Saint Germain:






Other lovely nudes:











The scary ones:



You honestly actually WEAR this?



To me it looks like oily lavender chalk.



The uppercase is just desperate. The lips look very dry, flaky under the 'creamy' lipstick galore, and the entire look reminds of plasticine and oil. It's not a nice...view at all.









This is sad. It doesn't even look like lipstick but as if Kim rubbed a heavy-duty industrial strength concealer on her lips and then added half a tube of lipgloss...I'm sorry but i can't help it, i just can't stop the amazement at the sight of Kim Kardashian's makeup! and it was made by a professional! According to most gurus, Kandee, Eve Pearl being just a couple who spoke about it, a makeup artist is supposed to also have chromatic knowledge and a 'good eye' for color, texture, facial bone structure, plus to be knowledgeable of the latest trends and products, etc. I just seriously can't...continue.

Model Agyness Deyn:



Mary Kate:



Paris:



And J.Lo, who screwed up this time:



Bottom line:

-a truly pale lipstick will emphasize the natural creases of the lip and make it look dry and flaky
-no matter how much you're willing to try, it will never look natural and you'll always end up looking like you've literally painted your face
-a light lavender mouth will always catch the eye, overbearing the rest of the makeup
-the tricky 'nude' lipsticks, such as Saint Germain or YSL's Rouge Volupte in Lingerie Pink or other light, beige or pink shades also happen to be creamy; you can't escape the 'dry' look because of the natural light reflection that occurs; yet the shine will look downright greasy
-a pale lipstick (especially the aforementioned ones, extremely popular among the beauty fans) looks better if used very scarcely; i have the YSL Rouge Volupte in Peach Passion and i got scared the first time i applied it; i only need a dab of lipstick, then smear it with my finger and add the tiniest amount of lipgloss. You only need a little, a little goes a long, less is more, you get the point. It's so unpleasant to see the chunks of lipstick caking up in the creases of the lips!
-a very pale lipstick will make your teeth look yellow and give you an overall tired appearance, making you somehow look sick (Kim Kardashian and Agyness, for example). There's no flushing of the lip, no nothing, just a clownish slick
-again, it will NEVER look natural. IMO makeup is supposed to enhance the natural features and cover imperfections, adding a little here and there if it's needed; not to be a mask.
There, i said it.