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Matte or Shimmer Nude Gloss for Autumn?

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 makeupNeutral 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.

nude makeup model

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).

nude makeupWear 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.

nude makeup“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.

nude makeup“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.

nude makeup “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!

arden nude lip gloss

756 Comments

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    Vasiliki
    October 29, 2015 at 7:35 pm

    For me always shimmer gloss textures! But I believe that depends on the age & the dress code !
    @vasiliki2kl

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    Rena Tavernaraki
    October 29, 2015 at 5:39 pm

    I love matte!! @rtavernaraki

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    suzanne maher
    October 29, 2015 at 5:39 pm

    I prefer matt
    @smaher78

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    Marie
    October 29, 2015 at 5:08 pm

    Shimmer!
    @marieimy

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    Dawn
    October 29, 2015 at 4:47 pm

    Love the matte. @guineapigs4ever

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    Dawn
    October 29, 2015 at 4:46 pm

    Love the matte @guineapigs4ever

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    Paulina
    October 29, 2015 at 4:28 pm

    Love both depends on the occasion but winter and autumn time i like matte . @paulyalisa

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    Rhonda R
    October 29, 2015 at 3:56 pm

    I really think I would wear the matte more but I also love the shimmer !

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    Fotios Kossyvas
    October 29, 2015 at 3:47 pm

    I really prefer the shimmer gloss textures ! @fkossyvas

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    Stephanie Sorensen
    October 29, 2015 at 3:39 pm

    I love a matte look @stephsorensennn

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    Karen D
    October 29, 2015 at 3:30 pm

    I like both but usually wear shimmer.@karen_dietrich

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    LCL
    October 29, 2015 at 3:09 pm

    I prefer matte.

    @ljcallinglast

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    Amanda Wright
    October 29, 2015 at 2:40 pm

    Well Dave I tend to wear matte on a regular basis and shimmer when I’m going on a date with my hubby. It just depends on the mood!
    @BlankenA

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    Shirley OFlynn
    October 29, 2015 at 2:27 pm

    I like the shimmer gloss textures. @ShirleyOflynn

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    Sophie swallow
    October 29, 2015 at 1:52 pm

    I love matte!

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    Christine E.
    October 29, 2015 at 1:46 pm

    I really like both of them but I prefer matte this season! @xristinatitou

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    natasha lamoreux
    October 29, 2015 at 1:07 pm

    matte is always the way to go… shimmer is too much for my skin.
    @natashalamoreu1

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    Francis
    October 29, 2015 at 12:13 pm

    I love my gloss all year long but matte looks pretty amazing, maybe I’ll give it a try this winter.

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    Christy L.
    October 29, 2015 at 11:50 am

    I really like both and depending on the occasion is which one I wear, but I wear matte the most often.

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    Katelyn
    October 29, 2015 at 11:48 am

    I love Matte gloss. I wear shimmer around Christmas or spring/summer time but most of the time I prefer Matte!

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    Miranda Hewson
    October 29, 2015 at 11:38 am

    I am a matte girl all the way. No matter what time of the year I will always pick a matte color over glossy/shimmery. I also love how so many brands are coming out with matte liquid lipsticks because they are completely dry and I do not have to worry about lipstick getting in my hair!
    Twitter: @mirandahewson

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    Karen C
    October 29, 2015 at 11:29 am

    Both – but I’d lean towards shimmer.

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    Sunshine
    October 29, 2015 at 11:20 am

    I love both, but most days I wear matte!
    @RAS070

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    Suzanne Armstrong
    October 29, 2015 at 11:17 am

    Shimmer, a bit of sparkle always lifts your mood
    @SuzanneArmstr20

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    Lynette Walker
    October 29, 2015 at 11:01 am

    I prefer shiny @Notlaw22

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