10 Ways To Get Your Nude Lip On

Nude lips—they’ve had their heyday in years past and this “au naturel” look is back this spring and it’s prettier than ever. Nude lipsticks deliver a hint of colour and help to accentuate the look of your natural lip. It’s flattering for a variety of skin tones, and it can be paired with a wide range of makeup palettes. Sophisticated and classy, here are some nude lip colours to pucker up with. —Jennifer Cox

NARS’ Lipstick, $34; Colour: Dolce Vita

This lipstick in a warm nude hue is super pretty. It has a dynamic blend of moringa and passion fruit seed oils that enhances colour vibrancy as well as conditions lips for radically lightweight wear and unprecedented feel.

Sephora Collection About That Shine Lacquer Shine Lipstick, $22

This lipstick contains pigments that reflect light for maximum prismatic shine. Its balm formula coats your lips with a feeling of hydration for 12 hours, and its high coverage amplifies your lips with a perfectly opaque colour. All day long, its formula retains optimal intensity without bleeding into fine lines.

Victoria Beckham Posh Lipstick Moisturizing Colour Lipstick, $54

Supremely moisturizing with exquisite shade options, Posh Lipstick sets the standard for comfort and chic, minimalist lip colour, minus any harmful ingredients. Its nourishing superfood botanicals and buttery soft finish leave lips looking just as luscious as they feel. Nourishing oils lock in hydration for all day comfort and fuller-looking lips.

Gucci Velvet Matte Lipstick, $66, available at Sephora Canada

This indulgent lipstick has a lightweight formula saturated with pigments for vibrant, high-impact colour that doesn’t smudge or run. And as an added perk: it’s comfortable to wear. In addition to rich nudes, there are also oranges, pinks, reds, purples, and a shade of majestic green.

L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Lip Liner, $14, available on Amazon Canada

This liner perfectly defines lips with rich colour and can be paired with a wide range of lipstick hues. It is infused with omega 3 as well as Vitamin E, which softens and conditions lips. Easy to apply, it offers all-day wear.

Chanel Rouge Allure, $62

This is a vibrant and luminous lipstick with an ultra-fine, melt-away, and second-skin texture. The result is a deep, radiant, and satiny look with perfect wear from the very first stroke. It has a high concentration of ultra-fine pigments along with a combination of vitamin E and an adherent ester for long wear and optimal colour protection. And a blend of coconut and castor oils offer smoothed, hydrated lips that are protected against external aggressors.

Maybelline Lifter Lip Liner, $10, available on Amazon Canada

Meet Lifter Liner, Maybelline New York’s new next level lip liner. It gives you easy-on creamy colour with a comfortable feel. Hyaluronic acid delivers a smooth application with no tugging, and jojoba oil enhances the lip, so it looks fuller. It’s made with creamy pigments to sculpt lip lines with blendable colour, and its tip can be sharpened to deliver ultra precise lines.

NYX Professional Makeup Lip Gloss, $10, available on Amazon Canada

You’re just one swipe away from shiny, perfectly moisturized lips. This lip oil is infused with cloudberry and raspberry oils along with squalane, and comes in six new FAT CREAMY nude shades. It has comfortable wear and a non-sticky, non-tacky shine with an applicator that hugs your lips every time.

Shiseido TechnoSatin Gel Lipstick, $38

This is an ultra-comfortable, weightless lipstick that uses Stretch-Flex Technology to deliver long-lasting colour and all-day hydration. The perfect fusion of art and science, it acts like a second skin to create a flexible layer of colour that wraps lips in maximum comfort. The nourishing formula contains over 68% skincare ingredients, including benibana oil, which conditions lips and leaves them feeling smoothed and hydrated.

Makeup By Mario SuperSatin Lipstick, $38, available at Sephora Canada

This silky, satin lipstick is reimagined by Mario and inspired by his hometown of New York City. A single swipe delivers creamy, ultra-comfortable colour perfect for luxurious daily wear. This unique formula glides on and grips lips in 18 shades, each of which are named after a NYC neighbourhood or area code.