This Low-Maintenance Lip Color Is the Only Thing Celebrities Are Wearing

Say the words "Hollywood" and "lipstick" in the same sentence, and what color comes to mind? For us, it's a glamorous true red. As far as red carpet makeup is concerned, movie stars and musicians often take the advantage of the drama and romanticism of the event and go full glam with a red or berry lip. Just look at this year's Golden Globe Awards for proof: Everyone from Zoë Kravitz to Jessica Chastain was seen in a statement-making red lip.

But recently, it seems as though celebrities are over high-maintenance lip colors. The Billboard Music Awards aired tonight, and there was scarcely a red or berry lip in sight. Whether it's because we're nearing summertime (a season that calls for "effortless" beauty) or because Hollywood is simply fatigued after months of award shows (and the intense makeup that comes with them), nude-colored lips were the look of the evening. There's no denying that a nude lip, whether it's matte or glossy, is easier to wear and touch up throughout the night than its bolder counterpart.

If Hollywood says nude lips are glamorous again, we are fully in support. Keep scrolling to see the nude lip looks we loved most on this year's Billboard Music Awards red carpet.

Padma Lakshmi's creamy taupe lip perfectly complements her glowy medium skin tone. For a similar shade, try Dior's hydrating Dior Addict Lacquer Stick in Poisonous ($37), a milk chocolate hue.

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Nude eye shadow and nude lip: Grace VanderWaal's monochrome makeup look is both youthful and chic.

Demi Lovato let her light-year-long lashes make the loudest statement by choosing a pale nude lip close to her natural skin tone. 

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Christina Aguilera's nude lip had pinker undertones, similar to Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick in Pillow Talk ($34).

Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Lipstick in Matte Revolution $34

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A nude lip is usually the smartest complement to a bright, raspberry eye shadow like Halsey's.

Ever notice how plump Dua Lipa's lips are? The slight sheen of her lip product definitely doesn't hurt. To re-create, try Sisley Phyto-Lip Twist Tinted Balm in Nude 1 ($50).

Strong brows and a smoky eye call for a barely there nude lip like Kesha's.

Tyra Banks offers another glossy take on the nude lip. Tarte Lip Sculptor Double-Ended Lipstick and Gloss in Treat ($24) would be perfect for this.

Tarte Lip Sculptor Double-Ended Lipstick and Gloss $24

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For a more matte, cool-toned, almost beige nude like Bebe Rexha's, try Bite Amuse Bouche Lipstick in Honeycomb ($26).

Bite Beauty Amuse Bouche Lipstick $26

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We're loving the intense sheen on this stunning dark nude lip on Ciara. Fenty Beauty Universal Gloss Bomb ($18) will create a similar effect.

Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer $19

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For more nude lipstick recommendations, check out our guide to choosing the best nude lip for your skin tone.