Matte or Shimmer Nude Gloss for Autumn? (tell us & win) When the nude “no makeup” look debuted in Milan almost a decade ago, few industry experts expected it to become the beauty look of a generation. But that is exactly what has happened.
Neutral makeup is the signature look of Generation Y who frequent music festivals, hang out in coffee bars and are connected to their smart phones 24/7. But what looks like no makeup is actually a clever application of beiges, sands and highlighters to create a dewy, fresh-faced effect.
And no other product has had an effect like nude lip gloss. From soft champagne to latte to deep chocolate, nude shades are best-sellers around the globe (second only to pink).
Wear them on their own or layer them over lipstick to tone down a strong shade. Shimmer and high gloss textures have been wildly popular for more than five years. The new trend is matte.
“The easiest way to update your look for Autumn is to change the texture from a shiny gloss to a matte,” explains Rebecca Restrepo, Elizabeth Arden’s celebrity makeup artist.
“For someone who is afraid of changing colour, start by adjusting the texture.” When it comes to selecting a neutral lip hue, she recommends starting with a colour that is one or two shades lighter or darker then your natural lip colour.
“That is a great place to start. I recommend wearing a new colour for a full day before you make up your mind. It’s important to live with it for a bit to see if you really like it.”
I gave away this set to one lucky reader. Michelle S from California told us she prefers shimmer to matte glosses. We drew her name at random from all those who entered. Congrats Michelle!
756 Comments
denise
October 28, 2015 at 10:29 amI like both, but matte is eternal
@momof3boysj
Ernestyna
October 28, 2015 at 10:21 amMatte look all the way
@erniwernie
Inessa M
October 28, 2015 at 10:19 amI love a shimmer finish @insem65
ReadyOwl
October 28, 2015 at 10:17 amI love the wet shimmer look.
Bonnie Humphrey
October 28, 2015 at 10:05 amI prefer the matte finish…I too feel I am too old for the shimmer look…however, I would be willing to try
zwh
October 28, 2015 at 10:03 am@ZStergy
zwh
October 28, 2015 at 10:01 amShimmer I love ….
wendy lee klenetsky
October 28, 2015 at 9:59 amI like BOTH..Matte for daytime casual, and gloss for night time classy.
wendy lee klenetsky
October 28, 2015 at 9:58 amVery honestly, to me, it depends on what I’m wearing: matte for daytime casual, gloss for night time classy.
Pat Drouillard
October 28, 2015 at 9:51 amI prefer matte shades. But then I never tried the shimmer kind will have to try. @patdrouillard
Coline T.
October 28, 2015 at 9:48 amI prefer matte gloss textures for my daytime look 🙂
@colinetouil
Judith (from Israel)
October 28, 2015 at 9:39 amI prefer matte. I’m too old for shimmer gloss textures
@Dezertheat271
October 28, 2015 at 9:33 amI always go with a sex shimmer shade! I find that men are always drawn to a full pouty, shiny set of lips!
Nia Ram
October 28, 2015 at 9:27 amI prefer matte shades.
@NiaRam86
Laura
October 28, 2015 at 9:10 amI prefer matte shades. @Laura_Riche
Lady_Ingenue
October 28, 2015 at 9:10 amI’m a fan of matte…just find it lasts longer on the lips. 🙂
@lady_ingenue
Inger darke
October 28, 2015 at 8:55 amI prefer matte for day but love the shimmer gloss for special occasions, thank you @ ingerdarke
Mariah Lynn Snow Gibbs
October 28, 2015 at 8:45 amHonestly, why not both?
You can change your mind on a whim.
Besides, who likes just one texture anyway?
^_^
<3
@LeftsideAntics3
stavroula si
October 28, 2015 at 8:30 amI love a shimmer finish
Marta B.
October 28, 2015 at 8:25 amI prefer matte gloss textures
Charlotte/chalbe
October 28, 2015 at 8:16 amI’d choose matte shades.
@chalbe
Lorraine
October 28, 2015 at 8:07 amI love a shimmer finish
Lorraine
October 28, 2015 at 8:08 am@finleypoppet
Πετρούλα Φιλίππου
October 28, 2015 at 8:03 amI prefer shimmer gloss textures. Thank you! Twitter: @petroula1608
Samantha McDonough
October 28, 2015 at 8:02 amI prefer Matte @Noona_Mc
Emma Walpole
October 28, 2015 at 7:43 amI like shimmer lip gloss versus a matte finish