Fall is here, and I want to continue the whole demure conversation. By now, we all know that a green cut crease is not very demure, but I’m here to reveal the other beauty looks that don’t have the demure seal of approval (and which ones do). I’m politely passing on 2016-esque, ultra-precise contour. A more mindful alt is a touch of soft, sunkissed bronzer and light strobing—it adds depth and light to the face without being too intense. Also, I’m not into the excessively long (like, over three-inch-long) manis I’ve seen recently. To each their own, of course, but I think a natural-looking mani is more flattering and functional. Want to hear my other hot takes? Keep scrolling to read the four makeup and nail looks I’m politely passing on this fall, and see the looks I’ll be creating using Walmart’s affordable range of beauty products instead.
Not Demure: Ultra Precise Contour
Demure: Soft Bronzer and Strobing
E.l.f. Cosmetics
Halo Glow Highlight Beauty Wand
L’Oreal Paris
True Match Lumi Glotion
Physicians Formula
Murumuru Butter Bronzer
E.l.f. Cosmetics
Bronzing Drops
Not Demure: A Mile-Long Mani
Demure: A Natural, Short-Medium Length Mani
Olive & June
Instant Mani Press-On Nails
Kiss
Salon Color Press-On Nails
Not Demure: A Green Cut Crease and Thick False Lashes
Demure: Natural Eyeshadow and Wispy False Lashes
Revlon
ColorStay 16-Hour Eyeshadow
Ardell
Naked False Eyelashes
L’Oreal Paris
Lash Paradise Volume Mascara
NYX Professional Makeup
Jumbo Eye Pencil
Not Demure: Black Nails
Demure: Burgundy, Chocolate Brown, and Classic Red Nails
Sally Hansen
Insta-Dri Nail Polish in ASAP Apple
Olive & June
Instant Mani Press-On Nails in Obsessed
Nails.Inc
Quick Drying Nail Polish in Brown Tan
Kiss
ImPress No Glue Mani Press-On Nails in Spiced Cider
Not Demure: Dry Lips
Demure: A Soft, Tinted Pout
Bubble Skincare
Tell All Juicy Secret Lip Balm
E.l.f. Cosmetics
Glow Reviver Lip Oil
Burt’s Bees
Moisturizing Tinted Lip Balm
NYX Professional Makeup
This Is Milky Gloss
