Celebs are going nude... on their lips: Tips on how you can too

From Zendaya’s Bowie-inspired look at last week’s Grammys where she owned her glossy nude lip, to Adele’s barely-there pink at the same do — it seems like bright colours are a passé when it comes to creating a winning look.

While many swear by their favourite red lippy, the award season is full of underplayed glossy lips.

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From Zendaya’s Bowie-inspired look at last week’s Grammys where she owned her glossy nude lip, to Adele’s barely-there pink at the same do — it seems like bright colours are a passé when it comes to creating a winning look.

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Left: Adele does the peaches ‘n’ cream look the best; right: Zendaya did a glossy brown on the red carpet recently. (Agencies)

Even our very own Priyanka Chopra completely owned a flesh-coloured tan hue to create a statement lip on the red carpet last month.

Priyanka’s flesh-toned brown made a mark on the red carpet last month. (AFP)

Want to jump on to the wagon? Here’s how.

The shady business: Gold-tinged browns and delicious petal pinks will take you through multiple seasons. Beauty expert Ishika Taneja says that when going for a peach-tinged nude colour, top it up with a swipe of gloss.

Ariana Grande and Sarah Hay look gorgeous in their neutral shades on big-ticket red carpets. (Agencies)

If you want to indulge in caramelised chocolates and deeper neutrals, avoid matte liquid lipsticks that tend to crack and dry up. Choose a creamy lip colour that will look more natural, and will give your lips a satiny finish.

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We love Alicia Vikander’s fresh yet glam look. (REUTERS)

The rest of the makeup: While it’s safe to say that barely-there makeup is hot on the red carpet, you can always give into some more experimentation. Beauty expert Kanikka Gauraav Tandon advises using shades of neutrals and browns even on the eyes — take your pick from milky coffees and darker cocoas.

Olga Kurylenko (left) looks super-chic as she rocks a nude brown, while Cate Blanchett (right) goes for a glossy peach. (Agencies)

“Neutral browns, nudes and peaches can make for on-trend eyeshades,” she says. To add more drama, she suggests opting for classic winged eyeliner with elongated tips and luscious, volume-high lashes.

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