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Sunday, August 10, 2008

Tutorial: Creating a neutral lip

What you need (I also included substitutions):

- Chapstick
- Lip Erase (can also use a cream or solid concealer, mineral or powder foundation, neutral lipsticks such as MAC's "Myth" or "Fleshpot")
- Light pink or flesh-toned lip color

I used: MAC l/s in "Myth", and MAC l/s in "California Dreamin'"

Some good neutral lipsticks/lipglosses?
- NYX "Circe" or "Rea"
- MAC Lipsticks: Myth, Siss, Cherish, Hug Me, Fleshpot, Blankety, 3N (LE) (these are just the ones I tried, but there are other great ones so check out www.maccosmetics.com)
- Neutral lipglosses: MAC Dazzleglass in "Baby Sparks", MAC Lipglass in "C-Thru", MAC lipglass in "Underage", MAC Lacquer in "Babied", NYX "Taupe", NYX "Beige", NYX "Smokey Eyes", MAC Lipglass in "Bonus Beat" (LE)











You can pat it or purse your lips together to make it "even" and not streaky, I forgot to do that in this pic but you get the point!


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26 comments:

  1. AskMeWhatsAugust 10, 2008 at 4:09 AM

    that is a lovely nude lippie :)thanks for the tips

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  2. dianaoldfieldAugust 10, 2008 at 5:41 AM

    thanks manang nessa for this awesome tutorial.. "myth" is kind of very light for me, so i will just use this as a base.. manang nessa, been really lemming for lip erase since i saw your review about it.. is "myth" comparable to lip erase? because i have discoloration on my lips and i want to tone them a bit..

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  3. AnastasiaAugust 10, 2008 at 10:37 AM

    I've been wondering how to pull off neutral lips - I don't touch lipstick, no idea what suits me! (Off to the MAC store in London soon for advice)

    Which eyeshadow are you wearing there? It looks a bit like gilded green... I adore green & that ensemble looks stunning! <3

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  4. Paint Me GorgeousAugust 10, 2008 at 12:01 PM

    your lips are really gorgeous. moisturised and all. i live in a humid place but goddamnit they are dry!!!

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  5. ainsteinAugust 10, 2008 at 12:20 PM

    oooh very pretty! i love ur eyes too =) ive been wanting to try lip erase cos my lips r very pigmented do u think it would be a good investment? tia!

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  6. YeAugust 10, 2008 at 3:48 PM

    Thanx for the tutorial. I tried to buy Myth at Manchester Airport because it is cheaper there. They didn't have it...

    I think I'll get lip erase at the London Pro store...

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  7. happyAugust 10, 2008 at 8:55 PM

    I love that eyeshadow combo you have!! Can you please list what you used?

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  8. UnknownAugust 10, 2008 at 8:55 PM

    i love neutral lips! and your look for the day is so cute!

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  9. Yellow FeverAugust 10, 2008 at 9:29 PM

    i love nude lips on you! they're beautiful...very angelina jolie!

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  10. *~kAy~*August 10, 2008 at 10:46 PM

    beautiful lips :)
    do you use any lip scrubs or have any specific routine for keeping your lips so smooth?

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  11. AnonymousAugust 11, 2008 at 5:00 AM

    You have gorgous lips. Thanks for the tips

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  12. MakeupByRenRenAugust 11, 2008 at 6:43 AM

    perfect! i want to look into getting a couple more nude lipsticks because some don't always look good on everybody...i'll look into the ones you suggested!

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  13. ♔JaimieAugust 11, 2008 at 8:26 AM

    so pretty! thanks for the tut.

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  14. GracieAugust 11, 2008 at 10:13 AM

    Oh, you're soooo pretty! I love your make up!

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  15. AnonymousAugust 11, 2008 at 12:43 PM

    Thank you for such a great tutorial.
    I have MAC's Slimshine in Bare, I'm going to have to see if I can do this with Bare.

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  16. Tracy RoaAugust 11, 2008 at 1:14 PM

    Great tips! I usually stick to neutral lip colors, so this post is very helpful.

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  17. XPPINKXXAugust 11, 2008 at 1:42 PM

    yummy yummy luscious lips!

    2 MORE DAYS THEN IM BREATHING THE SAME AIR AS YOU...

    wonder if my lips with plump up like yours...

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  18. AnonymousAugust 11, 2008 at 6:30 PM

    looking gorgeous as usual! I am usually too lazy to put on a layer of concealer or powder to neutralize my lips. I just slap on some lipstick or gloss and go lol.

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  19. JanelleAugust 11, 2008 at 7:22 PM

    Looks great Vanessa! I could never pull off a nude lip, I'd look too washed out! :(

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  20. UnknownAugust 11, 2008 at 7:50 PM

    That's a neat trick. I usually just mix my lip liner or this pink lipstick I have with some foundation, but this color is so much prettier.


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    I have to admit, I'm amazed by your eye make-up.

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  21. JennAugust 11, 2008 at 8:08 PM

    Thanks for sharing Vanessa! I have some of the colors you mentioned so i'm definitely trying this out! your blending skill is excellent as well!! i love the last pic! :)

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  22. Cindyy825August 11, 2008 at 11:51 PM

    Hey Vanessa, I was wondering what green eyeshadow that is on your eyes, it looks great! And you lips already look good with just chapstick, you lucky!

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  23. ♡ Nic Nic ♡August 12, 2008 at 8:05 AM

    sexy nude lips!

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  24. christy kimchee.August 13, 2008 at 6:50 PM

    Greast picture tutorial :) You do some of the prettiest nude lips <3

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  25. babysaffronAugust 29, 2008 at 11:08 PM

    i love the nuetral lip...thanks for showing us...what is lip erase?

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  26. VanessaAugust 29, 2008 at 11:13 PM

    lip erase is like a cream concealer type of a thing from MAC to neutralize the lip color...like a lip base.

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