Everyday Nude Lip Look

If you know me, you know I’m very particular about a nude lip. It has to be flattering, fuller-looking, comfortable, and, most importantly, low-maintenance. This is my tried-and-true nude lip routine that I can wear all day, dress up at night, and only reapply one product when needed.

Step 1: Hydration Is Non-Negotiable

Of course, the perfect lip look starts with perfectly hydrated lips. No lipstick in the world looks good on dry, flaky lips.

• Sara Happ The Lip Scrub: I use this once or twice a week to gently exfoliate and remove dryness. It leaves my lips instantly smoother and creates the perfect canvas for liner and lipstick.

• Dr. Dan’s CortiBalm: Every single night before bed. This is my holy-grail lip treatment; it deeply hydrates, repairs, and keeps my lips soft and healthy year-round.

When your lips are prepped properly, everything else just looks better.

Step 2: Line for Fullness

I always start by lining my lips, and yes, I prefer to line slightly outside my natural lip line for a fuller, more defined look.

• Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat in Pillow Talk Medium
  This shade is absolute perfection: a neutral rose that enhances your natural lip color without looking harsh or overdone. The formula is creamy but precise, making it easy to subtly overline while still looking natural.

Step 3: Create a Soft Base

Next comes my base lipstick, but I use this one very sparingly.

• Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Fair K.I.S.S.I.N.G Lipstick
  I barely dab this on, as in I just enough to add a soft wash of brightness and even out the lip tone. Think of this step as your blurred, polished base rather than full coverage.

Step 4: Full Coverage That Lasts

This is where the magic really happens.

• Anastasia Beverly Hills Full Pigment Matte & Velvet Satin Lipstick in Haze
  I glide this on generously for full coverage. The formula is rich, smooth, and incredibly long-wearing without feeling dry. Combined with the liner and base lipstick, this duo seriously lasts all day.

Step 5: The Gloss That Makes It Glow

To finish and elevate the entire look:

• Charlotte Tilbury Lip Lustre Lip Gloss in Ibiza Nights
  This shade is so pretty. A nude rose gold with just the right amount of shine and sparkle. It instantly makes lips look fuller, smoother, and more luxe.

This is the only product I need to reapply during the day. One swipe and my lips look freshly done again.

The result is a polished, fuller-looking nude lip that works for everyday wear but still feels special. It’s comfortable, flattering, and completely foolproof. Once you try this combo, you’ll understand why it’s my forever nude.

If you’re building your perfect nude lip wardrobe, this routine is a must.