Wow! It has been over a year since I looked at my blog, let alone write a blog post but I am back again with a popular subject on my blog my Top 5 lipsticks and this time I am talking about Summer appropriate nude lipsticks. I say Summer appropriate nudes because with the amount of nude lipsticks I own every season will have its own Top 5 (that isn't a promise but I will certainly try)!
Obviously (disclaimer) these are nude lipsticks that suit my skin tone; medium-tan to deep skin tones with yellow and to neutral undertones. Thats not to say these wouldn't suit fairer skin tones too but these are definitely ones that I have more than often seen myself wearing leading up to Summer.
As with all my top 5 posts this one features lipsticks that have different textures, finishes, longevity and to suit different budgets.
To start it all off is my very first nude lipstick and obviously it is a Mac lipstick. Mac's nude lipsticks are generally amazing and there isn't a beauty enthusiast out there that doesn't own a Mac nude (or at least I haven't met one) but I feel this nude lipstick doesn't get enough credit for how beautiful it is and is too often over shadowed by the beauty industries cult Mac nude favourites. I own quite a few of those cult faves but this shade is still my favourite by far for my skin tone.
To start it all off is my very first nude lipstick and obviously it is a Mac lipstick. Mac's nude lipsticks are generally amazing and there isn't a beauty enthusiast out there that doesn't own a Mac nude (or at least I haven't met one) but I feel this nude lipstick doesn't get enough credit for how beautiful it is and is too often over shadowed by the beauty industries cult Mac nude favourites. I own quite a few of those cult faves but this shade is still my favourite by far for my skin tone.
Spirit is a brown hue with a hint of pink and is a satin finish; it applies beautifully on the lips and is a great everyday lip colour that dries to a semi-matte finish. Paired with whirl lip liner its just enough colour to compliment a summer smokey eye. Due to it being a satin finish it does tend do fade throughout the day but it's such a fuss-free; lipstick one swipe over the lips and you are good to go again.
MAC Satin Lipstick - Spirit - £15.50 from MAC Cosmetics
You all know by now that a liquid lipstick would definitely make it in to my Top 5. And this one I have been so eager to talk about. This is by far the best formulation of any liquid lipstick that I have tried. Stila's liquid lipsticks come in a close second but this...this is just beautiful. The consistency is not thick or heavy, yet it has some serious pigmentation and applies so well on the lips.
I introduce to you Jeffree Star Velour Liquid Lipstick in the shade Gemini.
Gemini is terra-cotta warm toned nude and has a matte finish, however is not drying on the lips at all. I am able to wear this all day and it feels really comfortable on the lips. I dont often have to touch up either and when I do it reapplies well and doesn't drag or flake the original application. For those who don't really like scented cosmetics; you may want to skip this one as it has a root-beer scent which is pretty strong on first application, however that disappears through out the day. Gemini is a great everyday nude lipstick equally I have worn it out to dinners and nights out and it has very quickly become one of my favourite nudes to wear this summer. Theres only one thing that I can say is con against all the pros to this amazing lipstick is that its so hard to get hold of its unreal. Actually thats the case with all of the products from Jeffree Star Cosmetics. Cocktail Cosmetics are the only supplier in the UK and there is a massive demand for these and they sell out so quickly and take what seems like a lifetime for them to restock and when they do...gone...in like 15 minutes. That being said its definitely worth the wait, so if you want to get your hands on this I suggest you follow Cocktail Cosmetics on Instagram and Facebook where they post the re-stock items and grab it!
The next shade, is again a matte finish and its from a cosmetic line that does amazing affordable makeup. I'm sure you have all heard of KIKO Milano; if not then check them out not just for this lipstick but for other great budget beauty finds (their eyeshadows are fab). KIKO Velvet Mat Lipstick in shade 602 is one of my first KIKO purchases and one actually a friend of mine is so obsessed with that when she wouldn't stop going on about it I had to pick one up for myself (obviously)...and she was right it is a great every day nude lipstick.
Gemini is terra-cotta warm toned nude and has a matte finish, however is not drying on the lips at all. I am able to wear this all day and it feels really comfortable on the lips. I dont often have to touch up either and when I do it reapplies well and doesn't drag or flake the original application. For those who don't really like scented cosmetics; you may want to skip this one as it has a root-beer scent which is pretty strong on first application, however that disappears through out the day. Gemini is a great everyday nude lipstick equally I have worn it out to dinners and nights out and it has very quickly become one of my favourite nudes to wear this summer. Theres only one thing that I can say is con against all the pros to this amazing lipstick is that its so hard to get hold of its unreal. Actually thats the case with all of the products from Jeffree Star Cosmetics. Cocktail Cosmetics are the only supplier in the UK and there is a massive demand for these and they sell out so quickly and take what seems like a lifetime for them to restock and when they do...gone...in like 15 minutes. That being said its definitely worth the wait, so if you want to get your hands on this I suggest you follow Cocktail Cosmetics on Instagram and Facebook where they post the re-stock items and grab it!
Jeffree Star Velour Liquid Lipstick - Gemini - £14.00 from Cocktail Cosmetics
The next shade, is again a matte finish and its from a cosmetic line that does amazing affordable makeup. I'm sure you have all heard of KIKO Milano; if not then check them out not just for this lipstick but for other great budget beauty finds (their eyeshadows are fab). KIKO Velvet Mat Lipstick in shade 602 is one of my first KIKO purchases and one actually a friend of mine is so obsessed with that when she wouldn't stop going on about it I had to pick one up for myself (obviously)...and she was right it is a great every day nude lipstick.
As you can see the packaging of this lipstick is beautiful and isn't like normal lipstick packaging. It's very luxurious (considering the price range) and in order to open it you have to push the product out of the case, and placing it back into the case you hear a clicking sound so you know it is closed. This actually makes this a great hand bag lipstick as there is no concern of the lid falling off. Although matte; this lipstick wears well and is comfortable, however you will need to top it up after 4-5 hours and definitely after a meal and drinks. This is a natural rose nude, and a great dupe for MAC's Velvet Teddy. I usually wear this shade with MAC lip liner in Soar and it compliments the lipstick perfectly.
KIKO Milano Velvet Mat Satin Lipstick - 602 - £6.90 from KIKO Cosmetics
OK, so if you are a regular readier of my blog you will know the next lipstick and the brand is no surprise to be featured in my Top 5 blog post. All I have to say is Charlotte Tilbury (Yaass)!!
Hands down best lipstick formula I have ever tried; I don't own any of the matte ones (yet) and still these are my favourite lipsticks period! That's saying something considering I love my matte shades.
There are a few nudes in Charlotte Tilbury's collection; I own two of them, but this one has to be my favourite out of the two.
Packaging - Beautiful, Shade - Beautiful, everything about it - Beautiful!!
OK I will stop now...(maybe) This shade is called Stoned Rose; now let me tell you this wasn't one I was immediately attracted to when I looked at this collection when it first came out but this year I began to embrace different spectrums of nude lipsticks in my life and thought why not give this a try and let me tell you I have reached for this lipstick to wear so many times the past few months I may need to go out an buy a back up real soon. Stoned Rose is a warm pink-brown shade, it is a rich creamy formulation but stays up 5 hours on the lips. Another great every day lipstick for the summer, and compliments a range of skin tones; I definitely think this shade looks different depending on your skin tone and the colour of your lips nonetheless very flattering and a staple in my collection.
Charlotte Tilbury K.I.S.S.I.N.G Lipstick - Stoned Rose - £23.00 from Charlotte Tilbury
The final lipstick in this Top 5 is by Urban Decay; now this is the first time I'm featuring an Urban Decay lipstick even though I own quite a few. The reason behind this is because when Debenhams had their National Lipstick Day Sale I went a bit wild on Urban Decay lipsticks and when the box arrived I very quickly realised most of the ones I purchased were nudes. So you can understand why this one clearly has some importance as it's the one I wear the most out of my UD lipstick collection and it creeped its way into my Top 5 for good reason.
Urban Decay Revolution Lipstick in the shade Rush, is a pink/mauve with a super creamy highly pigmented finish. Now I know most of you are thinking why am I raving about a creamy lipstick, but hear me out on this one. As much as I love matte lips, sometimes a creamy (not glossy) lipstick is great especially for the summer. It's formulation is hydrating and very comfortable to wear, of course it doesn't last hours on the lips; I get up to 4 hours before I have to re-apply. I love the gun-metal packaging on these, its very sturdy and the UD embossed on the lid just adds that finishing touch. This is quite a light shade; on my pigmented lips so I have to apply two layers to get a real amount of colour on my lips but the mauve undertones compliment my tanned skin really nicely.
Urban Decay Revolution Lipstick - Rush - £15.50 from Debenhams
And thats my Top 5 nudes for the summer, many of these are similar in their shades but have different finishes and suit different budgets. These have been my go to's for the past few months because of the ease of wearing them and the fact that they are all great everyday lipsticks with minimal fuss.
I hope this post has helped you all. Why not share with me your favourite nude lipsticks, I am always up for trying new shades and finishes.
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All products mentioned were purchased by me and I am in no way affiliated or sponsored by any of the brands mentioned.
