The timeless neutral lip never gets boring or outdated. On the contrary! It's something anyone can pull off, regardless of age. Plus, it perfectly complements the summer look. In this article, we guide you through 4 simple steps to achieve the perfect nude lips.
As we mentioned in the previous article, 'less is more' has never been as attractive and hot as it is now. It's a trend we at Xlash really love! Neutral lips are always a good choice and work great for the office, but also for parties, of course. Read on to discover our best tips on how to achieve the perfect nude lips!
1. The base is important for achieving perfect nude lips
When you think of perfect nude lips, you probably think of plump and healthy lips. To achieve a good result, it's important to always start with the basics.
Start by removing dead skin cells
Dry lips are often characterized by being a bit flaky and uneven in texture, usually due to a lack of moisture. Another common reason is that they've become dehydrated after using too much lipstick. Further down, we'll explain how to deeply moisturize your lips.
Removing dead skin cells to create an even surface is simple. If they're just a little dry, using a dry (and clean) toothbrush might be enough. Gently brush your lips in circular motions. If they're in worse condition, your lips might benefit from a thorough lip scrub, which you can make yourself. Mix one teaspoon of granulated sugar, half a teaspoon of coconut oil, and a few drops of liquid honey. This scrub not only effectively removes dead skin cells, but it also nourishes and softens. Apply to your lips and scrub with a toothbrush to exfoliate deeply.
There's also a nice benefit to scrubbing your lips regularly a few times a week. It creates a smoother surface, helping your lips reflect more light and appear larger. Plus, it stimulates blood circulation, which intensifies your lip color.
Make sure your lips are always well-moisturized
Have you ever wondered why we have hair on our bodies and what its function is? A short answer is that it acts as a protective layer. Unlike the rest of the body, lips lack hair and therefore a natural protection. This means they are very sensitive and can easily become dehydrated. Try to give your lips as much moisture as possible to avoid this. A convenient way to do this is by using a lip balm with nourishing ingredients. A product we can't recommend enough is Xlips EGF.
Xlips EGF is an advanced lip balm that enhances the protective barrier and helps the sensitive lip skin resist external factors. EGF stands for Epidermal Growth Factor, a polypeptide that has anti-aging effects and stimulates the growth of epidermal cells. The lip balm contains moisturizing and nutrient-rich ingredients like shea and jojoba butter, hyaluronic acid, and turmeric extract. It's also formulated with powerful ingredients like Vitamin A and resveratrol. Vitamin A improves the skin's texture and color deeply, contributing to more elastic lips. Resveratrol protects against free radicals while improving microcirculation, enhancing the feeling of plump lips.
A tip is to make it a routine to apply a nourishing lip balm like Xlips EGF before going to bed. This allows the ingredients to work deeply overnight, and you'll wake up with fresh and moisturized lips. Then apply Xlips EGF in the morning and anytime during the day when you need extra moisture.
2. Use a lip liner in the right shade for your skin tone to achieve perfect nude lips
The key to perfect nude lips is finding the ultimate nude color that complements your skin tone beautifully. For a natural result, we recommend using a lip liner instead of lipstick. Choose a lip liner with shades of rose and peach if you have fair skin. If you have a skin tone with golden undertones, warm and caramel shades are suitable. If you have a darker skin tone, choose a nude lip liner with brown and chocolate tones.
Tip: Don't be afraid to draw outside your natural lip shape! Doing so creates the illusion of larger and fuller lips.
3. Use a lip liner in the right shade for your skin tone to achieve perfect nude lips
This helps highlight your lips and makes them the focal point. And it's super easy.
Use a lip liner in a darker shade and draw just outside your natural lip lines. Then fill in the entire lip with a lighter shade. For an even more impactful look, you can use contouring. Use a brown pencil in a cool shade and draw above and below the lips. Blend in with your fingers or a makeup sponge. The Xlash Eyebrow Pencil is designed to give you perfect brows, but it also works for this purpose! If you have fair skin, use it in the shade Beige Brown, and if you have slightly darker tones, the shade Greyish Grey is suitable.
4. Achieve perfect nude lips with a lip plumper
Finish your natural and nude lip look with a lip plumper, a convenient way to quickly enhance and highlight your lips. A great product we like is Xlips Lip Plump Serum. With a unique blend of plant stem cell extracts, peptides, and hyaluronic acid, the serum increases your lips' blood circulation. This immediately boosts volume while giving your lips a brighter color. Plus, you get a lovely shine and an effect of fuller lips that lasts for several hours. Apply as the final step and enjoy plump, naturally nude lips.
