Esha Gupta (Source: Instagram)
Esha Gupta (Source: Instagram)

It’s almost 2016 so by now I’m sure everyones practised and aced their perfect smokey eye and party looks. Makeup has always been about experimenting and having fun. And if you’ve got your basic looks and techniques covered, you’ve got nothing to worry about. However, when we enter the new year, we need to take some good, bad and well, new trends.

If you’re a beauty aficionado, you know all about the nude makeup trend. Going nude *coughs* on your face doesn’t actually mean you have to step out of the house bare-faced. All you need after applying your foundation are these 5 products that will get you looking flawless as ever!

1. Eyeshadow

Let your eyes be a statement in itself. A nude eyeshadow or palette is essential in everyone’s vanity. From light hues to a deeper nude, these eyeshadows can come in handy when you want to create life with your eye makeup but don’t want to go overboard.

Source: Maybelline
Source: Maybelline

2. Translucent Powder

NARS Light Reflecting Loose Setting Powder (Source: NARS)
NARS Light Reflecting Loose Setting Powder (Source: NARS)

3. Lip Stain

While this year is all about the dark hues on your lips, it also teaches us that sometimes less is more and sometimes you just need to go au natural to let your lips do all the talking.

Source: MAC Cosmetics
Source: MAC Cosmetics

4. Eyeliner

If you don’t want to commit to a dark or coloured eyeliner, it’s the prefect time to go in for a nude colour. And for people with smaller eyes, it’s gold! It opens up your eye and leaves it looking fresh and pretty!

Rimmel Scandal Eyes Waterproof Kohl Liner in Nude
Rimmel Scandal Eyes Waterproof Kohl Liner in Nude

5. Mascara

Nude or clear mascara is rare. But can be quiet an essential item. It can be used as a primer before applying your regular mascara to give your lashes extra volume. And can create the perfect no makeup look!

CoverGirl Professional Natural Clear Lash Mascara
CoverGirl Professional Natural Clear Lash Mascara