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
Monica
October 28, 2015 at 1:36 pmI tend to prefer matte! These are very pretty
@monicab__
Hristina Vezenkova
October 28, 2015 at 1:12 pmI prefer shimmer gloss textures.
mairi theo
October 28, 2015 at 12:49 pmI prefer matte!!Thank you a lot!
@MaryMairi
Elizabeth H
October 28, 2015 at 12:42 pmAlso loved the matte, not a fan of glossy. Never have been, but my sister is!
Gillian York
October 28, 2015 at 12:41 pmlike both
Catherine
October 28, 2015 at 12:28 pmI like both. Matte for work and Shimmer everywhere else! 🙂
Pamela Gard
October 28, 2015 at 12:24 pmI would like the shimmering Matte. I love the attention on my lips.
Doris Calvert
October 28, 2015 at 12:13 pmMatte for me, thanks. @dewinner
Amanda P
October 28, 2015 at 12:12 pmI prefer matte but I like to change it up at night for a more glamorous look with shimmer.
Spyros M.
October 28, 2015 at 12:01 pmShimmer for my lady…..
@SpyrosMastros
Dawn Fairman
October 28, 2015 at 12:00 pmI prefer matte. @defairmans
@Guppy5700
October 28, 2015 at 11:57 amI prefer a shimmer gloss.
Linda Klages
October 28, 2015 at 11:47 amI prefer matte @woodbridge49
μαίρη
October 28, 2015 at 11:46 amShimmer for me!!!
@marynikos85
Sanjot
October 28, 2015 at 11:24 amBoth look awesome but matte > shimmer!
@sanjot_s
ELIZABETH C.
October 28, 2015 at 11:12 amI actually like both, however if I had to choose, I prefer matte.
Gina
October 28, 2015 at 11:02 amI love this makeup trend… it’s very easy to wear every day. The nude color palette is beautiful – my favorite is the matte gloss.
Diane rennie
October 28, 2015 at 10:58 amWith the cold and dark creeping upon us I think that gloss and glitter is needed to brighten the lips and our spirits.
Trupti Marolia
October 28, 2015 at 10:56 amOh hands down.. Love matte.. Looks very elegant and not over the top.
@MumbaiGlutton
Kimberly Wood
October 28, 2015 at 10:53 amShimmer for sure!
@matherswood
Athena Emmanouilidis
October 28, 2015 at 10:49 amI like both matte and shimmer, depending on the occassion and the mood.
@agaphmou
Margaret Gallagher
October 28, 2015 at 10:49 amBoth great love the matt
Charlene Underhill
October 28, 2015 at 10:45 amThey are both beautiful, I love matte!
Dora
October 28, 2015 at 10:40 amI would love to try both…
Adeline
October 28, 2015 at 10:39 amThe matte is my favourite! Twitter: @AdelineMeenagh