As far as make-up enthusiasts are concerned, nude lips are considered a safe bet — they are versatile, relatively easy to apply and, if you know your colour, don’t need as much prep or thought to slap on. It’s no wonder then that several celebrities including Alia Bhatt and Katrina Kaif have been gravitating towards nude tones on their social media photographs, with each adding their own interpretation to their nude lip of choice — while Kaif prefers a pink-infused hue, Bhatt’s nude lip is more skin-toned, in keeping with the rest of her barely-there make-up look.  

Pick the right shade 

“Nudes work well for the hot summer months when the mantra of less is more must dictate your make-up choices. When it comes to choosing the right nude for you, in terms of colour and finish, pay attention to a few basic factors — your skin type, your undertone and your skin tone. For medium to dusky skin tones which have warmer undertones, peachy browns work quite well. Fairer Indian skin types have a natural pink undertone, which makes cooler, pink-toned nudes more preferable. Next, if you have oily skin, it’s advisable to skip using gloss or shiny or greasy formulas. Creamy mattes work much better in these cases. For drier skin types, pair a glossy lip with matte skin,” advises make-up artist Natasha Nyss.