Bobbi Brown's Nude Lip & Eye Palette Is Pure Genius

I love me a makeup palette. I’m constantly on the go, and chaos has always been one of my strong suits. I could spend five minutes digging in my cavernous purse for a lipgloss that I know is in there somewhere, but I still can’t manage to find. So finding a sleek palette that contains high quality, versatile colors is a godsend. One that I’m just wild about is Bobbi Brown’s Nude Lip & Eye Palette.

This two-tiered, mirrored kit features all-new shimmer and matte shadows, four nude Lip Colors, and two mini brushes: a mini dual-ended Eye Shadow/Eyeliner Brush and Lip Brush with a protective cap. As you can see on Bobbi’s models (above), the palette contains universally flattering hues. The shadows are beautiful on their own, but even more fabulous when blended together.


This photo of my haphazard handiwork proves that the shades are equally gorgeous on a non-model like me. All I did was mix them together and swipe over my entire lid. So easy, a cavewoman can do it!

“The Nude Collection was inspired by color I see naturally in women’s faces,” says Bobbi. “Nude makeup is pure genius because it’s easy to apply and it enhances the natural tones of your skin. It’s the perfect choice for anyone who loves a naturally sexy look.”

Click here for a video of Bobbi creating her nude looks.

The Nude Lip & Eye Palette is already sold out online - yeah, that’s how genius it is. So visit your nearest Bobbi Brown counter to see if it’s in stock.

Go Nude!

You know that commercial where they say something like, "In your lifetime, you will spend 1 month brushing your teeth and 2.1 years sitting in traffic"? Well...it makes me wonder how much time an average woman spends seeking the elusive "holy grail" of nude lipstick/gloss.

Nude lips are tricky to pull off. Obviously, we ladies all come in a myriad of hues - so there is no 'one color fits all' nude lip look. Too pale of a nude leaves you looking like a cadaver from an episode of CSI. Choose a shade that too closely matches your complexion and it looks like your mouth has pulled a David Copperfield (the illusionist, aka David Seth Kotkin - not the Dickens character). And a nude that's too brown makes you look like you've been licking chocolate cake batter off the spatula. Mmmmm, chocolate. I digress.

Anyway, back to my point...a good nude is hard to find. This is where my addiction problem becomes your solution. I have found the nude lipsticks and glosses to help you perfect that J.Lo pout. Continue reading for the best beauty buys - at every price level. If you have a favorite nude to add to the list, post it in the comments section.

Bobbi Brown Lip Gloss in Honey

Chanel Glossimer Lip Gloss in Unity

Fresh Lip Shine in Red Star

Lancome Juicy Tube Tropiques Ultra Shiny Lip Gloss in Bronzed Mocha

Loreal Color Juice Lip Gloss in Butterscotch Drop and Iced Latte

MAC Lipstick in Polished Up, Spice it Up, and Touch

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Deep Nude, Fleshtone, Raisin Rage, and Teak Rose

Sephora Harmony Gloss

Stila Lip Glaze in Blackberry*

* my "holy grail"