Kriti Sanon often has one of the simplest makeup looks in the industry. Keeping it super minimalist, the Mimi actor tends to use makeup to highlight her natural features instead of packing on the powder to change the way she looks.
In a recent interview, she graciously shared her go-to lipstick: the MAC Matte Lipstick in Velvet Teddy. While there’s no arguing that the shade is perfect for Indian skin, I’m not someone who’s going to pay upwards of 1.5k for one lipstick, no matter who recommends it.
But I can see why Kriti loves it. It’s the perfect balance between pinks and browns, making it a universally flattering colour. It also completes the no-makeup makeup look so well.
And I’ve got you covered with it’s fantastic dupes!
Myglamm LIT Liquid Velvet Matte Lipstick – Yummy
The most affordable dupe on this list, the Myglamm LIT Liquid Velvet Matte Lipstick in the shade Yummy has a creamy, pigment-rich formula and a very natural finish. A little more on the pinker side, it’s infused with Vitamin E and silicone oils that ensure your lips stay moisturised, further preventing dryness and flakiness!
Maybelline New York Color Sensational Ultimattes Lipstick – More Buff
This is a budget-friendly, slightly darker dupe to the MAC Matte Lipstick. With a warmer undertone, it’s ideal for you if you tend to look a little washed out in coral shades.
Crafted with ingredients like jojoba oil, it keeps your lips hydrated throughout the day and is a cult favourite because of its long-lasting qualities and satin-smooth matte finish.
Lakme 9 To 5 Primer + Matte Lipstick in Blushing Nude
The one combines the power of a lipstick and primer so that your matte finish stays on for as long as possible. A little more on the pink side, the lipstick is pretty pigmented and has an intense colour payoff that can really make or break an outfit.
Formulated with Shea butter and vitamin E, the lipstick also nourishes, moisturises, and softens your lips, ensuring they stay comfortable throughout the day.
L’Oreal Paris Rouge Signature Matte Liquid Lipstick – 147 I Believe
The shade has a velvety matte finish and is more toward the browner side. It has a unique oil-in-water formula that’s super lightweight yet bold on your lips.
The thing about this lipstick is that it’s super buildable, so you can adjust the intensity of the colour. For the full effect, make sure you exfoliate and moisturise your lips to prevent cracking; adding a lip liner will only make them look better!
Milani Color Fetish Matte Lipstick – Pleasure
The Milani Color Fetish Matte Lipstick in the shade Pleasure is the closest dupe to the Velvet Teddy. Comfortable, seamless and long-wearing, this is the nude-pinkish lipstick of your dreams! Formulated with hyaluronic acid, it keeps your lips smooth and soft all day, while really enhancing the rest of your makeup without drawing too much attention to your lips.
I know these dupes to Kriti Sanon’s Mac Velvet Teddy will help me get that perfect nude shade I’ve been looking for, without straining my budget!
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