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THE PERFECT & AFFORDABLE NUDE LIP!
We all know how difficult it is to find the perfect nude lip color for your skin. I’ve gone through so many different shades in an effort to find the perfect color match for my skin tone, not to mention sort of burning a hole in my wallet with expensive brands. I’ve given up on spending big bucks on make-up looks that can be much more affordable, and I hope I can help out my fellow make-up lovers save some cash as well!
STEP 1: NO LIP LOOKS GOOD WHEN CHAPPED! (SKIP THIS STEP IF YOU HAVE LUSCIOUS SMOOTH LIPS)
Let’s get real, no one likes a chapped lip. If you keep wondering why no lipstick/lip-gloss/etc. looks good on you, your problem is most likely a chapped lip. The key to fixing this is time and moisture…aka USE CHAPSTICK, DUH! Use chapstick when you wake up, when you’re eating, when you’re at work, when you’re at school…basically all the time! Most importantly when you sleep. I don’t care what kind of chapstick you use as long as it moisturizes and has sunscreen. Once you see results, keep using it in order to prevent your lips from getting chapped again.
STEP 2: USE YOUR FOUNDATION!
Surprise! Surprise! This is the trick to a perfect and affordable nude lip. Your liquid foundation is as close as you’re going to get to a nude that matches and compliments your face perfectly. Not to mention you already have it, therefore you do not have to buy anything extra! I’m basically giving you a nude lipstick for free here, be thankful! Apply your foundation on your lips using a lip brush, if you do not have one your fingers will work just fine. Now, it’s going to give you a dry matte look which means it won’t have any shine. Depending on the type of look you are going for, this might be as far as you go.
STEP 3: GIVE IT SHINE!
If you’re like me you love everything that shines, especially on your lips! There are 2 easy and affordable options you can use for shine:
1) Chapstick: This is the most affordable option and will give you a soft shine that is also NOT sticky.
2) Clear lip-gloss(my fave): This is a bit more expensive but will give you the most shine.
EXTRA STEP: LIP LINER! (USE BEFORE STEP 2)
You can definitely do without lip liner, but this is a great way to ensure that it doesn’t look like your face is blending in with your lip. Don’t stress yourself out too much on picking the right color. The easiest way to do it is to match the liner with your natural lip color! Now you have a liner that you can use with a nude lip AND many other lipsticks. Once you are ready to apply your liner, always remember one key word: BLENDING. The key to applying your liner is to not only outline your lip but also blend it a little into your actual lip all the way around. Then when you apply your foundation as a lip color you can blend the foundation into the liner.
QUICKSTEPS:
- Make sure your lips are not chapped.
- Apply lip liner. (optional)
- Apply liquid foundation to lips.
- Apply chapstick or lip gloss to add shine.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
- Liquid foundation
- Lip liner (optional)
- Chapstick and/or lip gloss
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I use chapstick 24/7 (literally) and no matter what, I always have flakies on my lips! I can scrub them and make them smooth, then apply chapstick, but no matter what they always reappear soon after 😦 I’m always having to check myself in the mirror!
Oh girl, I feel your pain! There are so many reasons for a chapped lip and it sucks because you never really know what is causing it! I know I get a chapped lip when the weather changes and there is nothing I can do but stick it out and keep applying my chapstick.
Definitely do not scrub or rip off the flakies, that will just cause them to come right back. If you take them off gently before applying any type of moisture this will help.
The main cause is dehydration, you’d be surprised how much water your body needs. Try to drink a lot of water, and as often as you can. Prevent yourself from licking/biting/chewing your lips. Best way to do that is to cover them with a balm or chapstick.
What chapstick/balms are you using? Here are some affordable ones that I would recommend:
1) Burt’s Bees Replenishing Lip Balm (with pomegranate oil)
2) Blistex (any of their medicated balms, they all work well)
3) Nivea – A Kiss of Moisture
Let me know how it goes and if you have more questions I’m here!
Huh, had no idea dehydration could play into that! I have been drinking more water lately, but probably not a full 8 cups a day. I use Bonne Bell Lip Smackers usually (certain flavors work better than others, oddly) because that’s what makes my lips feel moisturized – then sometimes at night time I’ll use Blistex to let it soak into those babies! Thing is, my lips aren’t really chapped, it’s like they just shed layers constantly lol. I’ll try both the Nivea & Burt’s Bees & see if those do anything for me! Thanks for your advice! xo
Let me know how they work out for you! ❤
Okay, this is a pretty cool idea. I’ve been looking for a good, nude lipstick. I’m definitely going to try it 🙂
Please let me know how it works for you! Would love to know. 🙂 Good luck!
These are great ideas and like you I have spent way too much trying to find the perfect color but I would think that after you apply the foundation and then put a chapstick or even a gloss ontop it will make the foundation come off?
Great question! It really depends on the type of liquid foundation you’re using. If its for combination skin(like mine) it works great! The more mattey your foundation is the better it works! Also it needs to be applied on a completely dry and clean lip so the color stays! Unfortunately, like any lipstick it will come off eventually.
Great post, I love this idea!
Thanks girly! 🙂
I LOVE this idea. I am definitely going to try this out very soon. Never would have even thought of this.
Thanks darling! So glad you enjoy it.
this is awesome, thanks!
great tips! lovely blog- I am following:) xoxo