Red carpet-approved ways to rock a nude lip

There has never been a better time to rock blue (or gold, or green) lipstick; thanks to trendsetting stars such as Rihanna and Lupita Nyong’o, vivid hues are seemingly everywhere.

However, the counter-trend has already begun. Enter the new red carpet beauty trick championed by myriad celebrities lately: the nude lip.

Go monochrome

There are several ways to make the nude lip a striking statement. Makeup mogul Kim Kardashian — who has made it her signature red carpet look — likes to team hers with a matching bronze-hued or taupe eyeshadow for a sleek, modern result.

It is an approach also championed by Zendaya, who turned up at the 2018 MTV Movie & TV Awards over the weekend rocking a coordinating eyeshadow, lipstick and bronzer.

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Get glossy

A slick of gloss keeps the nude lip elevated. For inspiration, look no further than Gigi Hadid — the supermodel teamed a shiny nude lipstick with a shimmering eyeshadow for extra impact at this year’s MET Gala.

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Jennifer Lopez also added a glossy finish for the same red carpet event.

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Make it smokey

A statement smokey eye can perfectly offset a nude lip, as illustrated at this year’s Cannes Film Festival by Kristen Stewart.

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Kerry Washington also showcased the power of a strong eye and minimalist lip combination at the 2018 Tony Awards earlier this month.

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