The transformative power of the right nude lipstick is not unlike that of well-fitting underpinnings or a smartly cut bathing suit—when done well, it enhances your natural features without ever revealing how. In the lazy days of summer, what could be more desirable than looking great in next to nothing? Editorial makeup artist Diane Kendal, who regularly turns out the nearly nude beauty looks on runways like Alexander Wang and Proenza Schouler, says the shade’s barefaced appeal lies in its ease. “It adds a little bit of interest and color to the face, [but] you don’t have to worry about a red lip smearing or eyeliner running.” Instead, a soft pat of the right shade, applied with your fingers, will take you seamlessly through the day.
For a universally flattering effect, Kendal most heavily relies on Serge Luten Beaute’s lip pencil and Laura Mercier’s Sheer Lip Color. “They have just the right balance of warmth, so they tend not to wash anyone out—you can really use [them] on almost anyone.” For dark skin types, she also reaches for a dab of Marc Jacobs’ Lip Crème in deep, tawny Mahogany pigment, while NARS’ Satin Pencil in Biscayne Park gives peachy glow to the palest of complexions. Experimenting with levels of opacity and undertone will lead you to your ideal shade, says Kendal, who warns against anything “with too much red or brown” to avoid looking dated. From there, the possibilities are endless. “The wonderful thing about a nude lip is you can do almost anything with it: Nice clean skin with a bit of contour and some definition of the eyes—or, of course, you can wear a really smoky eye.” In other words, your summer makeup bag just got a lot more interesting.
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