Beauty Edit | My Favourite Nudes

Happy Monday guys!

I thought I'd kick off this week with a beauty post on one of my favourite topics... MATTE NUDES.

I think Spring is the perfect time for matte nudes as prints and pastels are starting to sneak their way into our wardrobes and we can finally say goodbye to the dark berry toned lipsticks of winter. 

It seems like all thanks to Kylie Jenner, and her Lip Kits (which I'm yet to purchase) matte nudes have been having a bit of a moment. Almost every top make-up house, from drug-store to high-end, have introduced a matte nude into their collections. So I thought now would be a perfect time to run you through some of my favourites.  

First up has to be my trusty and Holy Grail beauty favourite, MAC Velvet Teddy. 

For me, this has to be one of the best nudes for my skin tone. It works perfectly for an everyday nude and teams nicely with numerous eye-shadow looks from night to day. It's the only nude I turn to as it's not drying and applies beautifully. I use this with the MAC Lip Pencil in the colour, Whirl. The two together are a dream team so if you're looking for a nude and have mid-brown hair colour with brown eyes, then I thoroughly recommend, Velvet Teddy. 

Next up, is the Rouge Edition Lipstick from Bourjois in the shade 02, Beige Trench.

This has to be my one of my favourites, due to its 'your lips but better' appeal. It is the ultimate nude, perfect for those days with minimal make-up. It gives your lips that hint of colour without being overpowering - it's so natural. If you're looking for a high-street naked nude - then this is for you.

The newest addition to my nudes is the, Revlon Ultra HD Matte Lipcolour, in the shade, Seduction.

Other than its amazing chocolate/ caramel smell, this nude is rapidly becoming one of my staples. Revlon released these lip lacquers earlier this year with a great range of colours from berry tones to reds. They are super moisturising and extremely long-lasting, everything you could possibly want from a nude. The tapered wand allows the product to glide on evenly and reach those hard-to-get-to places. All round - a thumbs up from me. 

Last but not least, is my darker nude, which is the KIKO Velvet Matte Satin Lipstick, in the shade 06, Rosy Brown. This lipstick is for the slightly darker days with more heavier make-up and not every day wear. It's velvet texture is a dream to apply and leaves the lips feeling so luxurious despite its relatively cheap price tag. For a darker toned nude, this works perfectly for me and it's sleek rose gold packaging makes it even more exciting. If you're heading to KIKO, make sure this is in your basket. 

I'd love to hear what nudes you're loving this season, use the hashtag #NancyEllen's on Insta or tweet me, @NCampopiano.

Nx

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Beauty Edit | Three Best Matte Red Lipsticks for Valentine’s Day

The perfect red lipstick is so hard to find. With so many hues, shades and finishes it’s almost impossible to find the perfect red lip for the most romantic day of the year. 

My favourite red lip has to have a matte finish – its super long lasting, on trend and used with the correct lip liner it can transform any make-up look into a killer pout.

 For today’s post, I’m going to run you through some of my favourite matte red lipsticks to rock on V-day with a mixture of products from drugstore to high-street.

 Kate Moss’ Rimmel Matte Lipstick, Wine 107: £5.49 

This is one of my favourite drug store lipsticks, EVER. I always have two of these on-the-go just in case. The dark wine colour is so special and still to this day I am yet to find a high-end alternative with a similar hue and finish. It’s really long lasting and isn’t drying, which is really important in a matte lipstick. It also smells of water melons, which is a massive bonus! I think this shade is perfect for Valentine’s and for the winter season due to its dark wine tone. Teamed with a cat eye flick and a smokey eye – you’ve got a great look for date night.

MAC Retro, Ruby Woo: £15.50 

Ruby Woo is one of my favourite bright red lipsticks. It’s the perfect colour pop and the one and only statement red lips on the beauty scene. It is very long lasting, the only downside being it is very drying. I tend to apply a lip balm before application to combat this. I have been using Charlotte Tilbury’s Lip Magic, before my lip liner, which does help to moisturise. Other than that, there aren’t any other problems with this shade. It’s my turn-to for outfits that need a burst of colour, the Christmas period and of course for Valentine’s Day. I like to use this with a gold sparkly eye and doll-like eyelashes for the perfect dinner date. 

Charlotte Tilbury’s Matte Revolution, Red Carpet Red: £23.00 

This is one red lipstick that only comes out at special occasions and of course Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse. It’s the most expensive on the list but one of my favourite brands, EVER. The creamy and velvet consistency is an absolute dream to apply. It’s slightly darker in shade compared to, Mac Ruby Woo, but so much more luxurious and not drying on the lips. Its rose gold packaging is truly beautiful and makes it stand out amongst the rest. If you’re looking for a staple red lipstick for your make-up collection then this is the one for you. Team this with heavy liquid eyeliner for a movie night holding hands. 

 How will you be spending your Valentine’s Day? Tweet me @NCampopiano