We all know lipsticks would pass the vibe check summa cum laude with a degree in main character energy. On days when you don’t want to do any makeup but still want to look fresh and presentable? Swipe some colour on your lips. Have a full glam going on, but without this one product, your entire face looks incomplete? That bold colour on your puckers. Don’t like the heaviness of makeup, but just skincare is too minimal? A hydrating and pigmented lip balm can do wonders.
Have you ever seen a makeup product that does more than what a lipstick does? We think not. On some days, lipsticks can be more than just a hue on your lips; the right formulation can add a pop of colour to your cheeks, eyelids, and nose, for that naturally flushed look. So, when one lipstick can do so much, imagine what a whole rack of them can do for you. It’s high time we recognise that there’s no such thing as too many lipsticks, and just like every season, occasion, and time of day requires a different outfit, shoes, and even perfume, you also need a lip product that matches the vibe.
This is why Nykaa brings to you a simple guide on how to build your own lip wardrobe. Whether you are a novice who is still ambivalent about the formulations, ingredients, and textures or a seasoned player who knows her colours, tones, and finish, we have a roster that can cater to all the girlies wanting that perfect swipe every time.
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Formats & Finishes
One fine day, during an unassuming time of your life, you selected a shade and stuck with it as your ride or die. If Alia Bhatt can do it, so can we. For me, it’s been this muted yet intense, subtle yet eye-grabbing shade of brown that I own in every texture, from a creamy balm to a liquid matte, from a shimmery gloss to a plumping gloss, from a hydrating oil to a velvety bullet. I have my go-to brown in every format. Here are the top formats that every girl should own, in at least one colour if not more.
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Colours & Shades
Although we all have our go-to colour that is our fail-safe option for when we are not in the mood to experiment, different colours and shades have their specific place in every lip wardrobe for that instant refresher without pouring in too much effort and thought. A brown nude may suffice for a corporate meeting, but a festive event needs a vibrant colour that matches the energy, a brunch with the girlies needs a peachy nude to complement the sundress, and a night out with your alibis calls for the siren red that turns heads and gets you free drinks on the house. A humble purple gloss for the summer and a creamy mauve for the winter is also something we as beauty editors won’t say no to.
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Classics & Innovators
Every capsule lip wardrobe needs a balance of timeless staples and modern statements. On one side, there are the classics you simply can’t skip, such as the ‘90s cherry cola that always delivers, the bold Bratz lip that calls for attention, and even the understated concealer lip that blends seamlessly into any look. On the other hand, today’s beauty landscape is bursting with innovation, think active-infused lipsticks that double as treatment, plumping glosses that work like magic, and cult-favourite shades that even the celebrities unknowingly endorse. Together, they form the perfect mix of old-school icons and fresh-off-the-runway trends.
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Parting Thoughts
“I have too many lipsticks!” Said no one ever, because I believe the phrase, ‘more the merrier,’ was coined for lip products. You can never have too many of them; you need a different colour in every texture, and a different texture in every colour. The right colour, texture, and finish are of the utmost importance to complement, nay, elevate any outfit, occasion, and season. So, what’s the wait for? Build your own lip wardrobe today, with classic nudes, bold glosses, formal browns, and fiery reds, so you never have to repeat a look for days to come. From a capsule combo to a contemporary finish, there’s a rack of lipsticks calling you by your name. It’s time to answer.
FAQs
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What are some must-have lipsticks?
Some must-have lipsticks that should be in your lip wardrobe are a pinky nude for work, a bold red for a night out, a glossy pink or purple for low-effort days, a brown for corporate settings, and peachy pink for day outs.
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How to select the perfect nude lipstick for me?
If you are looking for the perfect nude lipstick, then look at your skin tone and undertone. If you have fair skin with cool undertones, then opt for pinkish and peachy browns that have a lighter tint. If you have warmer undertones, then opt for reddish and brownish nudes with a deeper shade.
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How to build a lip wardrobe?
To build a lip wardrobe, make sure you have one of the following: a creamy bullet lipstick for the day, a liquid matte for the night, a hydrating or plumping gloss for the summer, a tinted balm for the winter, a muted colour for formal events, and a bold colour for festive occasions.
