It’s time for the last installment of Lipstick Week! Truth be told, if I had more time (aka if I didn’t have two kiddos under 4), I would have included two other posts this week. But, I suppose those can wait until Lipstick Week Vol. 2. In any case, I wanted to end this lip happy week with a post I’ve been meaning to share for months – a post all about my favorite nude lipsticks!
If you’re a regular around here, then you know I love me some nude pink lips. Nearly all my Face of the Day’s feature a nude lip, and my collection consists primarily of nudes all within 1-2 shades of each other. It’s an addiction, and I’m not seeking a cure 😉
As I’ve mentioned before, I prefer formulas that are hydrating, with a glossy finish. My lips are always on the dry side, so I stay away from ultra-drying matte finishes that can accentuate fine lines. In terms of brands, Yves Saint Laurent makes my favorite formula. The Rouge Volupté Shine’s are creamy, smell great, and feel wonderful on the lips. Over the years, I’ve discovered a ton of other brands and formulas as well, so let’s discuss!
Note: Unlike my usual posts, these lipsticks were all photographed after they have been well used. But, it’s just proof that I absolutely love ’em!
MILANI, MAC & GIVENCHY
Milani is one of my favorite affordable brands, and this lipstick does not disappoint! It’s creamy, goes on smooth, and this shade (Naturally Chic) is really wearable. It’s not too pale, and not frosty.
MAC lipsticks are nostalgic for me, as it’s the first makeup brand I fell in love with when I was just a sophomore in high school (I still remember going through tube after tube of Oyster Girl lipglass). My all time favorite lip shade they offer, is Peach Blossom. It’s a stunning mid-tone pink that glides on with ease. It’s a cremesheen, so it’s hydrating, doesn’t drag, and the color is oh so flattering!
Another MAC lipstick I had to mention is Pure Zen. This is hands down the most perfect beigey nude I’ve ever tried. If creme d’ nude makes you look like a corpse, try Pure Zen! It doesn’t wash you out, and the formula is fantastic!
YSL, GIVENCHY & CLINIQUE
You know I couldn’t talk about my favorite nude lippies, without mentioning YSL. Honestly, I can make an entire post just about YSL lipsticks alone (let me know if you’d like that!), but for the sake of keeping this post short I only chose two. They are both Rouge Volupté Shines, one in the shade #8 and one in #15. They smell fruity, glide on like velvet, and the packaging…it’s truly luxurious!
This Givenchy lipstick was a splurge, and I mostly wanted it for the packaging (no shame lol). Like the others I’ve mentioned, the formula is super creamy, easy to apply, and of course the shade is nude and perfect for everyday wear.
The last and final lipstick is from the Clinique Lip Pop range, in the shade Melon Pop. It’s more of a brighter nude pink, but still very wearable. You can check out my full review here!
Although not technically a lipstick, I decided to include the MAC lipliner in Staunchly Stylish, because it pairs beautifully with all the nudes I talked about. The formula is creamy, pigmented, and can easily be used all over the lips for an extra boost of color.
SWATCHES
What nude lipsticks do you reach for? I’m always looking for a new one, so I’d love to know!
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These are all beautiful! I tend to prefer nudes that have more of a mauvey pink undertone.
I’m actually trying to expand to more mauves! I recently purchased a few, I just keep forgetting to use them!
I always go for nudes as well. I definitely pick some peachy pinks– Like Tom Ford Nude Vanilla, but I also really love shades that are a little more mauve. These are all so gorgeous. I definitely need to pick up a few more from YSL, but I also really want that gorgeous one from Milani!
There are so many from TF I want to try! I have one, and I’m not fond of the formula…it’s moisture core or something. I need to try their original formulation that’s always so raved about.
I’ve always loved the lipsticks you wear in FOTDs. It’s great to know which ones they are! I’m a dusty rose-person, and I can completely identify with owning a bunch of different lipsticks all in the same shade.
I was just happy to see in swatching that they actually are a tad bit different from each other…makes me feel a little less crazy for owning them all haha
I have a lot of Back2MAC and didn’t know what to get but I’ll put Peach Blossom on my list. I have Pure Zen which I think I first saw on your blog. I love nude lipsticks that have some depth to them.
YAY, you’ll love peach blossom! I’ve gone through countless tubes of it!
Glad to see YSL and Givenchy on your list
The Milani lipstick is so beautiful! I ordered two shades from Milani and I am so excited to receive them! 🙂
Yiota
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YAY! I hope you like them!! 🙂
So pretty!
Nudes are always my downfall and all of these are gorgeous. I’ve been wearing Milani Matte Naked a lot lately.
I swear, just when I think I have enough…I buy more lol
I love Clinique Bare Pop!! Oh and YSL Le Nude!
Kate | katelovesmakeup.com
The YSL nude is my favvv…I’m obsessed with the formula!
OMG girl this is my problem, as well! I just love nude/peachy lipsticks and I much prefer glossy finishes no matter how much I try fun colors with matte finishes. Peach Blossom was actually my wedding day lippie – so I have a very special place in my heart for that one for sure! I’d recommend checking out: Marc Jacobs Pretty Thing gloss, Maybelline Stormy Sahara, Charlotte Tilbury Bitch Perfect and/or Nude Kate. If you want to try a nude/neutral that delves SLIGHTLY into a more mauve hue without looking drab, I LOVE NARS Barbara. It’s still neutral but just slightly different 🙂
Ohhh, thanks for the suggestions!! I actually have CT Bitch Perfect, now I’m wondering why I forgot to include it lol. I shamefully bought NARS Julie…just cause it’s my name haha I will try Barbara!
That Milani shade is gorgeous!
So affordable too!
Beautiful post as always, Julie! Peachy nudes look perfect on you! I’d say my favorite everyday lipsticks are MAC Jubilee and Syrup, and Urban Decay Morning After. Happy Tuesday! 🙂