Usually the Spring time calls for rose and pink lipstick hues but I can't lie, I'm a sucker for a good nude. lipstick. obviously. I usually stash away my Velvet Teddy and darker nudes and opt for lighter nude variation which still have that classic brown undertone.
Mac Cosmetics 'Yash' is a shade I never hear about but I saw it on my friend and knew I needed it, and of course she knew me well and picked it up for my birthday. Yash I would say a lighter version of Velvet Teddy with a slightly more yellow-undertone to it. I think this is such a nice take on Velvet Teddy which I tend to keep more for Autum and Winter time. I love pairing this with a shimmery champagne eye look as it just brings the look a small notch down.
Next of course is my Kylie Cosmetics Lip Kit 'Candy K'. Although I do think you can get an equally amazing formula with the Barry M Matte Me Up Lip Kit's, I have to say I love the colour. As per the swatch below, you can tell that it a mauvey/nude pink shade that to me is a nude with a little bit more of a feminine edge to it. I love that I can pair this lipstick shade with nearly every eyeshadow look whether it be matte or shimmer because it does have a bit more of colour depth to it.
Next to it is a much loved NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream 'London' which is actually sadly drying up and needs replacing asap. I adore how comfortable this is to wear and the formula to me is one of my favourites, it has what I would call a mousse texture which applies so smoothly. I love this shade and almost looks very similar to Yash, but I would say ventures more on the orange tones.
One lighter nude lipstick which stands out in the swatches is Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution 'Pillow Talk'. Everyone and their mum harps on about this lipstick but I truly think it is a one-of-a-kind. The shade is yes, a lot more pinkier than these truer nudes, but when you apply it, it doesn't have that overly pink look to it. I would still categorize this as a light nude but with a very different undertone than the rest. The formula is incredibly creamy and I just think Charlotte Tilbury is so luxurious, if you were to buy one lipstick from this blog post, I would say it would be this.
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Mac Cosmetics 'Yash', Kylie Cosmetics 'Candy K', NYX 'London' & Charlotte Tilbury 'Pillow Talk' |
Let me know in the comments below what some of your favourite lighter nudes are!
I love that NYX shade, for sure will be picking it up!
ReplyDeleteLotte | www.lottebeautybox.blogspot.co.uk
It's so pretty although mine is nearly finished! xx
DeleteI love nude lip shades. This is great. I love the swatches too - Thanks!
ReplyDeleteGenevieve | blueaugustine.com
Thank you! Can't ever go wrong with a nude lipstick! xx
DeleteI love the look of Candy K, it looks like such a pretty colour! London looks gorgeous too, can't believe I never picked that one up! Great post and I love the swatches xx
ReplyDeleteHannah | luxuryblush
These are all so pretty!
ReplyDeletexo, Liz
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Thank you Liz! xx
DeleteOoh wow, Yash is such a lovely shade, I've not heard of that one before either!
ReplyDeleteAlice | alicemaysnell
I know right I think it's definitely a hidden gem in Mac! xx
DeleteLove a nude with a yellow undertone! There are so many grey and pink-based nudes out there, so variety is good.
ReplyDeleteBite Beauty does a huge variety of nudes which I love! Colours like Thistle are muted but still interesting.
Morgan | Hyacinth Girl
I agree, it's nice to wear when you've got an incredibly heavy foundation and bronzed face as it really tones it down! I have always wanted to try something from Bite! xx
DeleteThat MAC and NYX lipsticks are something I would reach for. Great choices. :)
ReplyDeleteMichelle Morchella
Thank you Michelle! I absolutely love the Mac one! xx
DeleteI really like the sound of Yash, I've never heard of that one before but I love Velvet Teddy so I think it would be a good one for me. Also love Pillow Talk!
ReplyDeleteThe Makeup Directory
I need to already repurchase Pillow Talk as I've gone through it so bloomin' quickly! xx
DeleteI love the colour of the Kylie Cosmetics one and that is a brand that hasn't really interested me before. I will have to look into it!
ReplyDeleteDanielle xx
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I have to say the formula is great and all but it's really the colour of the liquid lipstick that sold me on Kylie Cosmetics! xx
DeletePillow Talk is so on my wishlist, it looks amazing. I actually really like that matte formula, I already have three other shades from the range.
ReplyDeleteAdvaita | Blush Canvas
It's so beautiful! You'll have to pick it up as I'm so worried I need to repurchase it before it's no longer sold, think it's limited edition! xx
DeleteStill lusting over charlotte tilbury pillow talk!
ReplyDeleteLucy | Forever September
oh you have to get it before it's gone forever, pretty sure it's limited edition! I will for sure be picking up another one (I've literally used mine so much) xx
DeleteI thought pillow talk wasn't all that until I won it in a giveaway, it's never off my lips now! Xx
ReplyDeleteGemma Louise
I know the feeling. I thought it would just be another nude lipstick but it's one I am forever reaching for! xx
DeleteYash looks very pretty, I had never heard of it either. I used to be super obsessed with Velvet Teddy, I didn't even remember it existed anymore until I read it now haha (problems of a hoarder). X
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