Nude lipsticks are already loved by so many and there is a reason for it. The right nude lipstick shade can make your natural lip color more defined and your whole look effortlessly put together without making it look like you have tried so hard. Yet, despite being one of the most universally loved lipstick shades, nude color can also be one of the trickiest to get right as per your complexion. The shade that looks creamy and gorgeous in a swatch on your hand can suddenly look too pale, too grey, too brown or completely not your shade once you apply it on your lips.
One swatch of lipstick can make your whole look change even without the makeup on and when the nude lipstick which you bought with such love disappoints you, everything becomes frustrating. The good news is that you do not necessarily need to replace your favorite lipstick or search endlessly for another "perfect nude," because the problem comes down to a few small but important details, which includes your undertone,, natural lip color, application technique and the formula.
So, before you give up on your favorite lip shade, let us discuss these problems in detail and how you can fix them.
A Nude Lipstick Shade That Is Too Light
One of the biggest mistakes is assuming that nude shade means a lighter shade lipstick. But not all nude shades are made to suit all Indian skin tones. A lip shade that is lighter than your lip tone can make your face look flat and dull.
The Solution
If your favorite nude is slightly too light, don’t throw it away, because applying a lip liner underneath that is closer to your natural lip color can add dimension and prevent the lipstick from completely covering the natural structure of your lips.
Ignoring Your Undertone
A lipstick color, be it bold or nude, is not simply chosen based on your skin tone. A nude isn't simply beige, because nude lipsticks can have pink, peach, yellow, brown, mauve or even grey undertones, which is why two shades that look almost identical in the packaging can create completely different results once they are applied.
To learn about what is undertone and to find your correct undertone, read Find Your Correct Undertone with This Simple Guide.
Swatching Only on Your Hand
Your hand and your lips don't have the same natural pigmentation and swatching on your hand and thinking this is the right lipstick shade for you is the biggest mistake one can make. A shade swatched on your hand can look entirely different when you apply it on lips.
Your lips naturally have their own color and that color interacts with the lipstick, meaning that a semi-sheer nude applied over naturally pigmented lips can look very different from the same shade swatched on your skin.
How to fix it
If you are making your purchase offline, test nude lipstick directly on your lips to check the actual color that comes out. If you're shopping online, don't make your purchase solely on the product image, look for multiple swatches or review images to find the actual color.
Skipping Lip Liner
A nude lipstick can look beautiful on its own, but some nude shades, if not used with a lip liner can make your lip line disappear into the surrounding skin and make the entire lip look flat.
How to fix it
Use a lip liner, preferably a shade darker than your lipstick, then outline the lips and gently blend the liner inward before applying your nude lipstick so that it creates a perfect lip shade and the nude shade lipstick can still be the star of the look. Colors Queen Lip & Eye Definer Set offers a variety of shades to choose from and a matte finish.
Forgetting That Foundation Can Change the Final Nude Color
When you apply the nude shade on your bare face and when you apply the same shade on your finished base, the color of the lipstick may differ. Why?
On a full face of makeup, your complexion changes, which may make a nude shade that suited your bare face seem lighter or less defined.
How to fix it
Choose a deeper nude shade for your full face makeup looks to maintain the balance between your lips and the rest of your face.
Judging the Nude Colour Lipstick Based on Formula
Some lipstick formulas change the color slightly after drying because liquid matte lipstick can settle, while glosses and creamy formulas can interact with the natural pigmentation of your lips, which means the color you see immediately after applying may not be exactly what you see several minutes later.
How to fix it
While making your purchase, give lipstick a few minutes to settle before deciding whether you love or hate the shade and check it in natural daylight as well as indoor lighting because nude shades can look dramatically different depending on the light.
Shop Colors Queen Range of Nude Lipsticks
Colors Queen Cosmetics offers a perfect range of nude color lipsticks in different formulas at a very affordable price range, making it easier to find a nude that fits your everyday makeup style. The Colors Queen Nude It Creamy Matte Lipstick is the premium collection of all the nude lipstick shades made to suit all Indian skin tones. This range offers 12 beautiful shades, which are perfect for office wear, casual plans and even the festive occasions. Another, Colors Queen Color It All Lip Crayon offers amazing color payoff with a matte finish that stays for long hours. The shade range offers many nude lipstick shades and the pointed tip makes the application easy and defined.
FAQs
Q.1 Which nude lipstick shade suits me?
Ans. To find the right lipstick shade for you to suit your skin tone and undertone, read Nude Lipstick Shade for Fair, Medium and Dusky skin tone.
Q.2 Does lip pigmentation affect the lipstick color on lips?
Ans. Yes, pigmented lips can change the final look of lipstick color on lips. So it's always suggested to check the color on lips than a swatch on hand.
Q.3 Why nude brown color is trending?
Ans. A brown color complements a lot of skin tones and a nude brown helps in enhancing your complexion and adds a subtle color to the lips that look perfect without looking overdone.
Q.4 Why does my nude lipstick make my face look washed out?
Ans. This is a common problem with nude lipstick when the color is too close to your natural skin tone. Always get a shade or two shades darker than your actual lip color to add color and even the pigmented lips.
Q.5 Why can’t I buy the “nude” shade that everyone recommends online?
Ans. There is no one universal “nude” shade for everyone. Finding a nude color depends on your skin tone, undertone and the pigmentation on your lips. Always try the lipstick shade on your lips instead of doing hand swatches and get the perfect shade.
Q.6 Can any skin tone wear nude lipstick?
Ans. Yes, nude colors are made for every skin tone. If you understand your skin under tone and the color that favors your skin tone more, you can easily find your nude lipstick shade.
