Let's Go Nude, With Your Makeup That Is

 

Going Nude With Makeup? And no, it doesn't mean going without makeup; it means simplifying your makeup color palette by using neutral colors that match your skin perfectly! Doing so will allow you to hide those imperfections instead of highlighting them with too much makeup.

Before diving into some neutral must-haves for your lips, eyes, and that glow with foundation. It is important to remember this one rule for a nude makeup look, which is... Less color (not meaning fewer makeup shades) is better, by using neutral colors like browns, beige's, peaches, and my favorite rose colors that complement your skin tone and hair color. So if you want to go nude, with your makeup that is continue reading!

How To Pick The Perfect Nude Foundation
When choosing a foundation, you want to determine your undertones. An undertone is a color from underneath the surface of your skin that affects your overall hue. There are three undertones - warm, cool, and neutral. But how do you know which one you have?

• Cool undertone is a match for those who have hints of blue, pink, or a ruddy red complexion.
• Warm undertone is more golden, peachy, or yellow.
• A neutral undertone is a mixture or neither warm or cool.
  

Hacks To Determine Your Undertones

• Look at your vein color.
• Silver or gold jewelry test.
• White vs. off white shirt, which do you look better in?
  

Once you know your undertone, you can start testing some foundations. We suggest when doing this to try on a few places on your body. Also, keep the time of year into consideration, meaning if you tan in the summer, a foundation for winter may not work. The goal with the perfect foundation is to create a blank, perfect flawless canvass.

How To Pick The Perfect Nude Lipstick
Pucker up baby! When you are looking at nude lipsticks, the choice can be somewhat overwhelming, as there are a lot to choose from.

What you want when it comes to selecting a nude lipstick is considering the color of your natural lips; you also want to try implementing some of these tips.

• Pick colors that flatter your undertones.
• Select colors that will reflect off your teeth in a positive way. (some colors, like pinks, can bring out the yellow in your teeth)
• Don't go for something lighter than your natural shade.
  

With all the colors, types, and brands of lip products out there, it can become a daunting task deciding what to choose. From what colors look best, should you use lip liner, gloss or not, and most importantly, what colors to avoid. Bottom line educate yourself, so your lips are pucker pretty

Picking The Perfect Nude Eyeshadow
We saved the best for last. As just because you're using nude eyeshadows does not mean you're going for a boring look. There are tons of nude eyeshadow palettes as well as eyeshadow looks, for example.

The Nude Smokey Eye
Similar to the classic smoky eye, the nude option provides definition and glam.

The Nude Colorful Look
It seems contradictory as the last thing you think of when it comes to nude is color. But a well-placed nude shadow can complement a colorful eyeshadow.

Did Someone Say Mascara
No makeup look is complete without mascara. A mascara is a must for any eyeshadow look. If you think there is no such thing as a magic wand, you're not making the best of your mascara! Mascara's can magically add that drama to your lashes and complement the intensity of a nude eyeshadow look!