The Art of (Facial) Nudity

While having a totally glam-and-sexy smoky eye is always fierce, there are days when your makeup should reflect your softer, more romantic side. The best way to bring out that inner angel? Nude shadow with subtle glints of shimmer.

When choosing your neutrals, be sure to keep your hair, eye, and skin color in mind, as they will determine which hues will suit you best. Give M.A.C.'s Ricepaper a go — it's a universally flattering basic with a peachy undertone that yields a desirable, warming effect. Be sure to use a white or creamy liner on your waterline to keep your eyes from becoming too flat, and always coat your lashes with a light treatment of mascara. (Keep it subtle by using a gray black or a deep brown instead of noir black.)

Lastly, to keep your face from looking flat and undefined, top it all off with a subtle pink lip with a shimmery gloss. We love Bobbi Brown's Sandwash Tulle lipstick, with its ultra creamy application and perfectly pretty pink undertone.

So what are you waiting for ladies? Time to get naked! ;)

Text Lauryn Stone
Sources M.A.C. Cosmetics and Bobbi Brown