Pinks and Nudes
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The other day I was working on something with my friend and she said, “go grab a nude lipstick from your stash. . .”
I went scrounging around thinking that surely I owned at least one nude lipstick, but in fact I do not. All my “nude” lipsticks are actually pinks.
So, I’m determined to find a wearable nude for the fall. Now, there is definitely still going to be pink involved in the shade because I’m simply too pale to really pull off a true nude, so the nude police can just write me up for misconduct or whatever they see fit.
There’s a sentence you won’t ever come across again.
Here is some other brand new information: Fall is coming! I know, did you know? Have you heard? No one has been talking about it so I figured everyone was over it.
Ahem, yes, I too am excitedly anticipating fall just like the rest of the country (or is it only us in the South who are sick of the heat?), and I’m mostly excited for rich neutrals to make a comeback in my eye makeup life. I’ve been keeping it pretty light, but I’m on the hunt for some pretty, deep browns and shimmery champagnes.
It doesn’t take long for me to find something I’d like to try in the beauty realm, so above are a few of the products that I’d like to give a test drive to. That Stila palette up there? It looks like the possibilities are endless!
The Charolotte Tilbury lipstick pictured is called “nude kate”. I think it’s meant to be.
The last foundation I tried was Flawless Finish by Laura Mercier, but I’ve always wanted to try Nars Sheer Glow. I’ve heard beauty Vloggers rave about it, so it’s next on my list. The “glow” aspect of it should be perfect as fall/winter come in and zap all the life right out of my face!
Is there anything you are itching to try in the beauty realm? Let me know below! I’m sure I’ll add it to my list!
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Hey Kate. Love this post. I’ve been following your fan page on Insta and am loving it. What are your thoughts? Also, Is your real name Kaitlin? I have a friend where her name is that but we call her Kate. haha just wondering!! Thanks
It’s Katelyn 🙂
Great. More links to products without naming them. You’ll do anything for a profit, huh Kate?
Wow you are not a very nice person. The links are below the pictures listed by the corresponding number
Because I state my opinion, I’m not a nice person? I didn’t realize this. Yes, I must be horrible! 😉
There’s a huge difference between stating one’s opinion and being a jerk about it.
Some people get off on being trolls. Sad, yet true.
Stating an opinion is not being a troll. If you cannot handle the opinions of others–the internet is not the place for you, Kate included. She is in the public eye of sorts and running a public blog will subject you to all opinions–positive and negative. You are just as judgmental by claiming that someone is not a nice person because they left a negative opinion.
Go away Jess!
Why do I have to go away because you do not agree with what I am saying? No thanks. I’ll continue to state my opinion as I see fit. 😉
Jennifer it might be a good idea to look Kate’s entire post. If you had you’d have found out the links are numbered to correspond to the pictures at the top. You just made yourself appear extremely ignorant…and not mention rude. It’s sad to see unhappy people take it out on others. Hope you get this worked out. Good luck!
I do realize this; however, why can’t she make these links more straight-forward. It is a sneaky way for her to earn money off of affiliate links. That’s all this blog has become–affiliate links, sponsored posts, and boring posts about her son. What happened to the makeup tutorials? I do not want to see stock photos of the makeup–I want to see what it looks like on! What happened to the outfit posts? Now it’s just stock photos and storyboards. It’s quite disappointing. I used to be an avid reader, but no longer. Based on recent comments, I’m not the only loyal reader who has felt like this.
I’m assuming you have a job (my apologies for assuming if you don’t) and you expect to get paid for your work. Kate is no different. This is how she makes her living and helps to support her family. If you are not happy with the blog content then you should probably just seek your desired info elsewhere. There are MANY beauty blogs out there. I for one thoroughly enjoy Kate’s posts as I am working mother who loves the beauty advise she offers up and I also very much enjoy reading about her son and her experiences as a new mom. I keep coming back because I can relate to her and I just plain enjoy it. If your needs are different, then find something better that suits you, but let’s just all be kind to one another…
Amen, Dawn! If you don’t like what you’re reading, or what this blog is, go find another! Instead of assuming that Kate is trying to be sneaky, Jennifer, perhaps suggesting that she make the links more noticeable would me a more polite way of voicing an opinion.
I do agree with Jennifer. Kate, I appreciate your post but it would nice if you would more clearly state what the products are so that I might be able to google them in my own. I don’t necessarily feel comfortable with the fact you earn a commission for my clicking on a link…even if I don’t purchase the product at that time.
Why does that bother you? This IS Kate’s job. Reading a blog is a form of entertainment – why should you be entertained for free? Do you go to the movie’s for free? Nope. You’re not even paying anything out of pocket. It’s not sneaky – it’s very obvious that they’re affiliate links.
Kate is not making you outright buy anything, but she has every right to set her links up the way she does. You are not even being forced to click the links. If people aren’t happy with her blog, they should know there is nothing stopping them from creating their own.
I support you, Kate 🙂
The products are all named though. You can see the brands on all the products in the photo except for 2 of them and those 2 she mentions by name in the post.
Are you Jennifer or Jess? Do you have multiple accounts to argue with yourself?
This is probably more skin care oriented, but I just tried the Shiseido Ultimune Concentrate and it is beyond! Never used a serum that gave results like this! It is on the pricey side, but I’ll have to find a way to squeeze it in. Soooo good.
thanks!!! LOVE nude lipsticks but it’s tough to find some with the right tone. I’ll be checking these out!!! Thanks Momma!
I can’t get any of the links to work :/
Oh no, Kate. If the links do not work–you will not get paid. Better fix that real quick like! 😉
So Jess
I was kind of with you in the whole stating an opinion thing. Although I didn’t agree with your opinion, I was on board. Then you made this comment. Here’s the thing, who cares. Sometimes she may get paid. Sometimes she may not. Go ahead and be angry about it. However, you do start to veer in to troll territory when your comments are so catty. There are ways of stating your opinion without projecting your negativity. There is also always the option of not visiting her blog.
I have no problem with her getting paid. I do, however, have a negative opinion towards bloggers, like Kate that are are “sneaky” with the affiliate links. I’m not the first person who has mentioned this. FYI..
Jess, it seems like you are really unhappy with Kate and her blog. I’m sorry you feel that way, but it really makes YOU look like a jerk when you keep posting snotty comments. If I had such a major problem with a blog, I would simply stop looking at it. However, when you continue to come back every day just to see what kind of snide remark you can make- that does indeed make you a troll. And if you think that Kate is going to change the way she makes her living just to please you, I’m afraid you are sorely mistaken. She has over 80,000 followers on Facebook alone. Your opinion, I’m sorry to say, does not matter that much to her or anyone else for that matter.
If you have such an issue with this blog why continue wasting your time visiting a blog and commenting? Don’t you have anything better to do? Seems like a pretty simple concept.. Don’t like it, don’t read it. Don’t like the affiliate links, don’t click on them.
Hmm sorry about that Emily! I will try to fix it ASAP!
I have been meaning to try Nars sheer glow as well. I always thought it would be light coverage with a name like sheer but learned it is actually medium to full coverage.
LOL, I thought the NARS foundation was yellow nail polish at first…which could be fallish I suppose!
I purchased the NARS Sheer Glow a month or two ago because my skin started getting weirdly dry (which I suppose happens when you grow up and hormones change). I had some difficulty finding the right color but I love it and haven’t reached for another foundation since! It’s good for normal to dry skin I think, and it does leave a beautiful glow to the skin. I agree that it’s a solid medium coverage but it sheers out when mixed with a moisturizer or primer.
I would love to get my hands on any and all of the Charlotte Tilbury line. For lips I’m excited about her Lip Cheat lip liner in Pillowtalk!
My favorite nude lipstick is an old philosophy one that has, of course, been discontinued. I hoard it. Well, I hoard two tubes.
I am stuck in an eye shadow rut these days. Age 43 means less shimmer but when I wear matte, it feels flat and muddy. I have searched YouTube for “hooded lid” tutorials but they are all glammed up. What the heck does a “middle aged” girl do with eye shadow for daily wear? Not too orange. Not too muddy. What is just right?
I hate when the discontinue the good stuff! Look for “the makeup chair” on youtube–she’s got great, normal tutorials!
I just started this blog yesterday, love the ideas, new things…I am also middle aged and love new eye techniques, will be checking the you tube out…love me some nudes also…thanks for sharing..and also I agree with above posts that if you want to be snarky just quit this blog and make your own or follow someone else..not a big deal, til someone makes it one. If you can block people I would be blocking that! silliness
Since you mentioned YouTube, you might look at Sugarpuffandfluff; she has “mature hooded eyes” and has some good ideas for everyone with deep set or hooded eyes. She uses matte and some shimmer, but has recommendations for when and where to use them.
I am 52 and I found a great matte palette at Sephora. Maybe Two-Faced? I never thought go use YouTube for make-up tutorials for women my age -great idea!
Also, Hot and Flashy on You Tube has great tutorials and reviews for mature women.
I would love to see a post where you put on these lip colors and show what each looks like. I have been looking for a good fall lip color, and I love to shop for these things online because of the selection available, but the colors never look the same on my lips!
Yesterday I was looking at RMS organic makeup, I saw on a video the model Gisele Bundchen recommending them. After watching some You Tube videos reviews I must say I will have to try their products!! I’m itching to buy the living luminaizer, un cover up and lip2cheeck.
About the nude lipsticks I bought this week two popular nudes from Mac “velvet Teddy” and “viva glam ii “. I have medium skin and the colors are the most beautiful rosy nude ever but they will look irresistible on a fair skin like yours. Hope that helps!
Priscila
Unfadingbeautyblog.com
I hear J.Crew LOVES RMS makeup–and I love J.Crew’s style so I’ve got to try it sometime!
Love the shadows you picked! These need to go on my list ASAP! So glad you shared!
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Yes! I’m so ready to bring back those rich, shimmery neutrals for my eyes! I’m also trying a mauve-y rose nail color today. I usually go for red or hot pinks, so I’m excited about the change.
I can’t wear nude lipstick either. It’s pointless on my face, I need color!
I love the look of stila palette, I don’t think I have ever seen this. I am itching to try the nars foundation as well. Great round up of some very fall-able (new word) makeup products.
http://palsywalsyblog.blogspot.ca/
The new bobbi brown nude eyeshadow pallette!!
That also looks great!
So Kate, I’ve been watching you on youtube and following you on facebook for a while now. I’ve always wanted to tell you, I truly admire your professionalism. I’ve noticed that you rarely or barely respond to negative comments. I really think that is the best way to handle them.
I appreciate that Amelia! I learned quickly that my attempts are often (not always) futile. : /
I completely agree amelia. It’s often times difficult to know “attitude” through written posts. I love her blog for her ideas and trials and tribulations as a new mom. For the others, I guess, if you’re being a “bully” on the internet, you’re usually safe and it’s about you and not feeling good about yourself. Unfortunate, but true.
Um Amelia, are you serious? Her comments are often extremely snarky! That’s for the attempt in blowing sugarpies and rainbows up her ass tho!
Hi Kate, this has absolutely nothing to do with the above post, but I just had to share some good news! I was shopping in Costco yesterday when I was stopped dead in my tracks by the appearance of Snappers! I’ve never seen them before in my Costco and excitedly snatched up a bag and tried them in the car on the way home. OH MY GOODNESS!!! They are SO good. Thanks for giving me the heads up!
Welcome to your new life, Post-snappers. You’ll never be the same! 🙂
Hi Kate! I just want to tell you that I truly enjoy everything about your blog! You seem ‘normal’ and down to earth and don’t seem to take yourself too seriously. I enjoy the variety of posts…hair, makeup, recipes, and sweet baby David 🙂 There are so so many blogs out there but yours and Pioneer Woman are my only daily reads! Keep up the good work!
P.S. That NYX lip cream is only $6?!
I love p-dub too! Thanks for your comment 🙂
I have Buxom True Nude Lip Foundation in Buff and I love it. I usually use a pinkier lipstick and then put a layer of the Buxom on top (I realize this sounds odd considering the Buxom lip stuff is called ‘foundation’, but I like the way the other one feels directly on my lip :)) and it turns into pretty much the perfect pinky nude. I love it. I also really love Burt’s Bees new line of lip crayons. They feel fabulous on.
Wow, seems like some people are having a bad morning.
Anywho, I thought this was great and the links were excellent! I’ve been thinking about nudes more and more recently. I really want to purchase the new Urban Decay Naked Basic 2 palette, but now I don’t know. The Smashbox palette is looking pretty nice ; )
Thanks for sharing!
Hi Kate!
The perfect nude lipstick was a hard find for me but I’m glad you have a good choice in mind (isn’t Charlotte Tilbury packaging just beautiful??)! I ended up purchasing a Rouge Coco Shine that was perfect for my complexion.
I swatched the new Stila palettes and the pigmentation isn’t amazing…unfortunately! I’ll go have a look at the Smashbox one, the colours are right up my alley 🙂
Nude Kate– that’s great. Thanks so much for this roundup!! Nude is indeed a wonderful beauty aesthetic for autumn, especially with all the rich and gorgeous tones we wear for the season:)
The great thing about free will is that if you have a problem with “affiliate links” you don’t have to click on them. See… no longer your problem! Awesome how that works out, right?
It’s no secret that this is her career and livelihood, so I don’t think she’s at all being “sneaky” by posting links however she sees fit.
Back to beauty talk… Kate, I love nudes, but I’m fair skinned and freckled so I have a hard time with them too. I have just learned to embrace that my “nude” is more of a “nude-ish” with heavy mauve tones.
I am super pale but we oddly have the same lip color and so far my favorite”nude” color I found from Kim Kardashian of all people. It is a gloss but it is just too lovely to not share. The L’Oreal Extraordinaire by Colour Riche® in Nude Ballet is the bomb! I would suggest every color but for the sake of nude colors this is the best glossy version.
I am still in the hunt for a nude/pink lipstick for my wedding next month… and may need to order that Bobbi Brown- Shell one to check it out. I love nude lips… and nude/light pinks are great with my skin tone. That one reminds me of a Revlon one I have (Silver City Pink), but without the added sparkle.
Smashbox palette – love it!!!
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Jess,
You are correct that you are entitled to your opinion. What you may not realize is that you are coming across as very rude, snarky, and even a bit jealous. Maybe it is time for you to take a break from reading “beauty blogs” and focus on your inner beauty.
I’m not sure how expressing my opinion has any reflection on my inner beauty, ok. Your response wasn’t snarky at all. Lol. Would you like to be the pot or the kettle? 😉
I, too have been searching for the perfect nude lipstick. Thanks for this post as well as all of your other posts. I am impressed with the fact that you did not respond to the negative string of comments made in response to this post. Very professional and speaks volumes about your character. That is something that most people cannot accomplish. Very admirable & a great example to follow.
Read her other posts. She loses her mind when people wrote comments she didn’t like. Or she just removed all comments posted. She can’t handle it.
I am very pale as well, but I have found that when I wear nude lipstick I can go bolder with my eye shadow, evening out the loss of color a little bit.
Also, I am giddy with joy that fall is coming! It’s my favorite season and I honestly cannot wait any longer. (I’m from the south too, so maybe it really is just us…)
Dear kate,
You’re awesome. Your blog is awesome. As a working mom of three boys 4 and under, I am loving the mix of mom and makeup. Keep it up. I wouldn’t care if you made one million dollars or nothing on a link. you help me look like I have sleep in the last four years (but we all know that’s a lie) and for that, I am grateful.
Sincerely,
Stephanie
I do believe the Stila pallete is in my future! Absolutely love the colors.
I would love to see more reviews on products that don’t break the bank. I mean $42 for a small bottle of foundation is not reasonable for everyone this day in age. Most of the products you review ie makeup baby items etc are up there price wise. Just a thought for those following your blog that don’t have access to Nordstrom, Sephora etc and are on budgets.
I agree with you there, I’ve pretty much stopped reading this blog daily like I used to and that’s the reason. Now I only look occasionally. But I’ve never bought anything I saw on here. I used to love the hairstyle tutorials but not so much lately since I cut my hair shorter. Still checking in sometimes because the stories are entertaining and Kate is just too adorable! I’m well past the baby stage with two teenage boys.
This is so funny to me because I’ve always defaulted to nude lips and was just thinking I needed something more colorful for cooler weather and paler skin.
I have to agree with Jess on this, and my intent is to be rude or snarky. The frustration that I feel is that there are often these “sets” of makeup/products that Kate hasn’t used and therefore can’t give a recommendation for, however, putting them on the blog acts as an endorsement of the products. To some, myself included, constantly featuring products on the blog that you haven’t tried and can’t solidly back up and recommend feels disingenuous, especially when you are making money off of the sales. I can find products myself, but the reason I come here is because I’ve appreciated and trusted Kate’s recommendations I the past. I would rather read Kate’s review of one product rather than see a spread of 10 unused.
Whoops typo. Intent is NOT to be rude or snarky.
Yes!!! Autumn, that was articulated very nicely. All bloggers – not just Kate- should be genuine with their links and also upfront about disclosing these things
THIS!
I wish the blog wasn’t so blatantly monetised these days. It kind of feels like a brochure rather than a genuine review site for make up.
Whoa, so here i thought you were still on your blogging break, because that’s the last post that has shown up on my feedly, was the one announcing you stepping away. Just came to check out the blog and sheesh! Looks like I’ve got some catching up to do! 🙂 not sure why they haven’t been showing up though?
Same here. I just happened to click on her blog in feedly because I was looking for an old post and realized she had been updating.
I would love to try NARS Sheer Glow… Just like you said, sooo many beauty bloggers/vloggers rave about it. I’ve heard the Charlotte Tilbury lipstick is very good and that colour is just gorgeous!
Hi! I too can’t wait for fall, although this summer has been extremely mild for Arkansas so I’m not complaining. I have not figured out how to wear a nude lipstick. They all look gross on me. Like I need to exfoliate my lips. Weird huh? Anyway. I recently started using the hourglass illusion foundation and LOVE IT!!! Also this isn’t exactly the shades you talked about, but I fell in love with the Tarte Rainforest After Dark palette. It’s purples, chocolates, and a killer golden shade. I haven’t gotten to “play” with it much yet, but if you see any tutorials or try it out I’d love to know. Live the blog!!
What shade of the blush (#5) is that? I want that smash box palette!!! 🙂
Hi Kate, I just love your blog! In all honesty: I really do not wear a lot of make up, simply because I’m a bit unsure how to apply it. Plus my skin is very sensitive (allergic). It makes it difficult to find make-up that doesn’t give me a rash. Finally found a day cream and serum that work for me! Would love to see a blog on creams/serums for the autumn and winter season.
Chantall
The Bobbi Brown Lipstick looks gorgeous!
http://charlottesophiaroberts.blogspot.co.uk
Kate—thanks for the post—I have the Tilbury ” cheekbones to die for” and was not disappointed. I will try the lipstick too, though I do have a bit of a pinky/beige lipstick habit! Have you actually tried out the lipstick or are these just inspirational swatches? Based on the “cheekbones” I really am expecting anything from her line to be sublime. If you have used it how does it compare to a Chanel, or Guerlain? Just wondering. Thanks—and congratulations & best wishes with the newest baby!
Kate, have you tried Myth from Mac? I use that with a nude liner and it’s really nice. Would love to see a post with you trying that nude lipsticks on!
The colors in the smashbox palette look very pink-based. Is it just the picture or is that how they really are? Pinks make my eyes look bruised, so I tend to stay with more peach-based neutrals.
I’ve been wearing Clinique’s Tenderheart since 8th grade (1998). I’ve never found a nude to compare to it 🙂
Me too! I love Tenderheart. It was my first ever lipstick and now at 33 it’s still my go-to!
Just wanted to say I love this blog, all content included. I think David has the cutest smile ever and love seeing pics of him. I read it daily, and only buy what works for me. I feel no pressure or “sneakiness” in the links provided, and wish people would just be kind and go away if its no longer their favorite blog. I can hardly wait to get my hands on a bottle of the Nars sheer glow! Hope its as good as they say!
Hey Kate! I tried Nars Sheer Glow last year and if you have dry patches it’s a “Stage Four Clinger.” Great coverage though! It’s just not “glowy” so the name is a little misleading!
The NARs gave me terrible acne. I liked the coverage but couldn’t take the breakouts. After finally figuring out that was the culprit, I read a lot of reviews from folks that had the same problem. : (
Thanks for all your work, Kate. I, for one, have always felt like it’s a win-win using your links. 1) You earn your living so you can keep running this great blog that we all learn from, and 2) I now have some ideas as to where to start shopping.
Happy fall! 🙂 Us Tampa girls have to live vicariously through you …
I’m trying that NYX lip cream – excited that there’s something in my price range. Free shipping – no minimum?! Who does that ?!
I’m too pale too! I look so weird in a true nude!
-Meg
http://www.smalltownsisters.blogspot.com
The two colors happen to be my favorites.