Blame it on the Kardashians, but nude makeup is a beauty trend that isn’t showing any signs of slowing down. From nude lip kits to baked bronzers, the ‘no makeup’ makeup look is all about subtly showing off your best features with just a little emphasis on color. Here are some of the best products of the season.
family affair
It wouldn’t be a story about nude beauty without mentioning KKW Beauty, Kim Kardashian’s newly launched line. The Skin Perfecting Body Foundation has proved its purpose via Kim’s Instagram stories. From enlarged leg pores to psoriasis, it covers it all. Available in seven skin tones, the foundation can be applied anywhere on the body to even out skin tone, blur imperfections and leave skin with a flawless finish.
$45, kkwbeauty.com
light and bright
Glossier’s cosmetic line, Play, is hugely popular with millennials and Gen Z alike, and its Niteshine highlighter is one of the most sought-after items. Expect an illuminating foil-like finish that sets and lasts. Apply anywhere on the face for an unbeatable natural glow. Available in four colors, the product is free of dairy, gluten and nuts, is vegan and cruelty free, and is tested by both dermatologists and ophthalmologists.
$20, glossier.com
bronzed beauty
With fall kicking into full swing, tans are fading. Add a little color to your cheeks with Chanel’s Les Beiges Healthy Glow Luminous Colour. The bronzer works exceptionally well for those with fair skin or those wanting to replenish their summer glow without looking orange or unnatural.The powder leaves a light finish to allow for buildable color.
$58, Saks Fifth Avenue
in line
Lip liner is back. But instead of mismatching frosted pink lipstick with a dark liner, the newest iteration of the trend is a bit more subdued. MAC’s lip pencil in Oak is the perfect neutral liner to emphasize any nude lipstick. It provides long-lasting color and also can double as a full lip pencil if you so choose. Options are what it’s about, ladies!
$18, MAC at Plaza Frontenac
glazed glow
Going nude doesn’t have to mean matte finishes. Milk Makeup’s Glitter Glaze Quad eyeshadow is a shimmery take on neutral eye shadow that is anything but the glitter glam overload of the early aughts. The four easily buildable shades go on sheer and even can be used as a topcoat. Best of all, you can apply with your finger tips!
$24.50, sephora.com