The great thing about nude makeup, apart from it being super beginner-friendly, is that it goes well with all kinds of outfits. Whether it is a cocktail dress at a fancy party or a coord-set for a client meeting, nude makeup is the easy quick-fix to finish off a look. This list will be your gospel guide to the best nude makeup products you can find!
Oh, if you want to actually learn how to use these, check out this video here.
Eyeshadow is a must-do when going for a nude makeup look, since everything about your look will be subtle and muted. If you like keeping your eye makeup subtle, then we suggest the 'Pure Bloom' eyeshadow palette by Kay Beauty. The blushed nude shades in that palette are subtle, but pigmented, and will help you achieve the muted eyes look.
If you want something more on the nude-smokey side, then Too Faced's Natural Nudes is the palette to pick. This one has all the shades in both matte and glitter shades. Perfect!
Check out this video for more inspiration.
The best makeup advice I ever got was to always but minis when it comes to lipsticks and mascaras. You never end up using the whole thing before the expiry date comes around, anyway. And it's always good to have a pocket-sized tester first, even if you really do end up emptying the bottle.
Which is why, this pack of two minis by Smashbox is the perfect buy. It includes two shades — Stepping Out, which is a deep nude, and Big Spender which is a rosy pink shade. Both are perfect to finish off a nude makeup look.
If this isn't your vibe, and you need something more low-key, then we recommend checking out NYX Professional Makeup's Powder Puff Lippie range for a barely-there finish.
If you're not so much a lipstick person and prefer to go with a hydrating, tinted lip gloss, then do check out the Chubby Stick. It's mildly tinted and is very hydrating.
The pricing on this is a bit steep, and for a budget option we recommend the e.l.f Cosmetics Ride or Die lip balm.
Good contouring is a total game-changer. It can make your face appear longer, shorter, flatter, thinner, depending on the techniques you use. But even a simple brush of highlighter and blush can add definition and colour to your face at the end of a long day. We love this all-in-one palette by Chambor, which has a highlighter, bronzer, and blush; and comes in deeper shades to suit different skin tones.
If you're looking for a palette that caters to more skin tones, then this Makeup Revolution palette is the one to pick.