Winter Lip and Nail Lineup

Although Autumn is my favourite season in terms of makeup shades, I do also love the deeper lip shades and sparkly nail polishes you can rock during the Winter. Although a lot of these shades are out of my usual comfort zone, they really are lovely for the festive party season.

Lips

Bourjois Rouge Edition Velvet Liquid Lipstick in Beau Brun | £8.99

The Bourjois Rouge Edition Velvets really have been a revelation to me; late to the party, I know! They’re so long-lasting and have a matte finish despite being creamy and non-drying on the lips. Beau Brun is a lovely reddish brown shade that’s perfect if more blue-toned reds don’t suit your complexion.

MAC Lustre Lipstick in Plumful | £15.50

If you want to try a bolder lip colour but you’re not 100% sure then a sheerer formula is ideal. MAC Plumful, as the name would suggest, is a lovely plum shade with reddish undertones. Whilst it has nice colour payoff, the sheer, sheeny formula makes it everyday-appropriate.

MAC Matte Lipstick in Chili | £15.50

I very rarely wear red but I think this is one of the few semi-traditional reds that actually suits me. It is slightly on the drying side, however I love the shade so I can deal with that. It’s a red with some terracotta-brown undertones.

Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick in Walk of Shame | £23

If you’re a regular reader you’re probably sick of me banging on about Bond Girl from this range! Walk of Shame is the other shade I have and this shade is really hard to describe. It isn’t a million miles away from the deep berry-mauve stain of Bond Girl but definitely has a redder tone to it that makes it stunning for this time of year. The formula is one of the most comfortable and non-drying of any matte I own.

MAC Matte Lipstick in Diva | £15.50

I couldn’t do this post without my ultimate deep berry lip: MAC’s Diva. I’m sure you’ve probably heard a lot about this shade, as it really is that perfect wine colour for a festive makeup look. The formula could be a little creamier but it’s not too bad for a matte.

MAC Amplified Lipstick in Dubonnet | £15.50

I’m not sure why this shade doesn’t get more love, but I’m a big fan. I know it combines glossiness with a bold colour so it won’t be for everyone but this is another great option for people who aren’t into your typical reds. It’s a really deep shade, which almost has hints of berry in there. I honestly think it would suit so many skin tones too.

Nails

Barry M Sunset Nail Paint in Plum on Baby Light my Fire | £4.99

Firstly, what a great name for a nail polish. Secondly, what a great shade for winter! This is a really pigmented deep plummy purple shade that looks almost black on the nails. If you’re into ‘twists’ on black nail polish, this is perfect for you and I can also imagine it looking really elegant for the evening.

Maybelline Superstay Forever Strong Nail Varnish in Rosy Brown | £4.49

I'm not often one for metallic nail polish in the daytime but this has to be my top everyday pick. The formula is just amazing; so opaque, quick-drying and long-lasting. The shade itself is a lovely rose gold.

Leighton Denny Nail Polish in Queen Hera* | £11

I love the duo-chrome effect of this nail polish. The base shade is a sort of emerald green and there’s a golden shimmer running through, giving a sort of olive appearance to this multifaceted colour.

Essie Nail Polish in Wicked | £7.99

This is sort of my ultimate dark vampy nail shade; it’s a really deep reddy purple that looks almost black on the nails with a couple of coats. For an evening look, this is a great pick.

Leighton Denny Nail Polish in Calypso Kiss* | £11

This is one of my absolute favourites! It’s a really opaque fuchsia shade with an iridescent sheen to it. It’s perfect if you don’t want something too bright or too vampy for an evening out (where a nude might not really work).

Essie Nail Polish in Fishnet Stockings | £7.99

A couple of months back it occurred to me I really didn’t have a red in my nail polish stash. Right on cue I spotted Essie’s Fishnet Stockings on some other blogs and it’s exactly what I want; a very slightly pinky red. It’s not too crazy or bold, it just looks really nice and classy.

Lottie London Lacquer in No Limits | £5.99

Of course I had to include a sparkly option! For a bit of rose gold festive glitter I really recommend checking out Lottie London’s No Limits. You can easily throw this on over your everyday nude if you’re heading out for the evening to make it a bit more interesting.

What are your favourite lip and nail shades for winter?

 

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