It's way easier than you think.
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[post_ads]Natural-looking beauty is all the rage right now, as people put down their intense contouring kits and start embracing full brows, barely-there foundation, and nude lips. But nailing the right shade of neutral lipstick is really damn hard. Aside from spending a full day in Sephora swatching until the stars align, how the heck do you find the best shade for your skin tone that's flattering—and still shows off your natural pout?
A mistake a lot of people make is that they think a neutral lipstick should be flesh-toned, but that can wash you out. “A trick I love to use is to pull down your bottom lip and choose a shade that most closely matches the inside,” says makeup artist Mally Roncal. “That color tends to be a little darker than your natural lip color, and looks super flattering.” Mind. Blown.
And thankfully, in general most makeup rules apply when picking out a lipstick, says makeup artist Jamie Greenberg. For example, if you tend to wear cooler tones because you have a cooler complexion, keep up that trend when picking out your neutral. If you tend to like lipsticks with more pink in them, find a cool-based neutral; if you veer towards bricks and browns, pick a neutral with a warmer base.
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From there, you can play with finishes, says Mally. “Shine gives more of a healthier, plumper lip,” she says, while matte can look a bit more flat. It all depends on your preference. (We also like the Good Gloss from the Women's Health's Boutique!)
Check out our favorite neutral shades right now, below:
Maybelline Color Sensational The Buffs Lipstick in Truffle Tease ($8, ulta.com)
Mally H3 Lipstick in Nudeish ($21, ulta.com)
Stellar Infinite Lipstick in Dark Matter ($22, sephora.com)
Hourglass Girl Lip Stylo in Honey Nude ($32, sephora.com)
Here's how to master a full brow to complement your nude lip:
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