Marina | May 4, 2014 | Beauty |

When we talk about sexy makeup looks, one thing automatically comes to mind for a number of both men and women: red lips. Wearing red lips has been a signature for a lot of models and celebrities. There’s just something about swiping on the scarlet hue on your lips that instantly boosts your confidence and makes you feel sexier and more gorgeous. Though red lipstick is versatile enough to look good on everyone regardless of skin tone and other factors, not a lot of women are brave enough to wear it. Some feel it’s too mature for them while others think it’s too colorful. Nude lips are a great alternative to red lips. They’re just as versatile and there are plenty of shades to suit every skin tone. Check out these tips on how to make nude lips look sexy just like red lips.

• Find the right shade – the first thing you’ll want to do to get sexy nude lips is to make sure you’re wearing the right shade. Some nude shades are lighter than others which is why there’s a huge risk of you looking washed out, ashy or dull if you don’t pick the right shade for you. It’s important to note that nude lips aren’t always achieved with beige-y lipsticks. To sport nude lips means to  wear a lip color that’s closest to the natural color of your lips.

• Wear it with a pout – pouty lips are sexy when done right and it’s one of the secret of the stars in making nude lips look sexy, especially in pictures. if you’re wearing a nude lip for pictures, you can do the same too. Practice in front of the mirror and try to find out your best pouty lip look. You can even apply some lipstick on to get a good glimpse of how it would look like. Highlighting your cupid’s bow can also help you get that sexy pout.  Try your best to make your pout classy by not going overboard and doing a duck face.

• Wear it with a smoky eye – nothing looks sexier than a nude lip paired with a sultry smoky eye. This makes a great nighttime go to makeup look for parties and for when you go clubbing. The heavy and dramatic eye makeup creates a perfect balance with the simple nude lip which makes this makeup look flawlessly and perfectly sexy.

• Plump it up – plump, juicy-looking nude lips are always sexy so if you want to get that look, try applying a lip plumper before you apply your nude lipstick. This is especially important if you have thin lips that need help in the plumping area. You can buy natural lip plumpers or you can do your own homemade mix. Cinnamon and chili are just some of the most common ingredients in your kitchen you can use to plump up your lips.

• Keep it shiny – lastly, another easy way for you to make nude lips look sexy is too top it off with high-shine lip gloss, especially if you’re wearing your nude lip for the night. You can opt for clear high-shine lip gloss or you can also wear a gloss with some shimmer in it to really make your look sultry.