Product Rating:
(20 reviews)
One word: "perfect!" Nude Illusion is a beautiful color, and the application, my oh my... This SPF lipstick is soft but not slick and does not travel or transfer much. It is lightweight and provides beautiful color. Very nice!
—Nicole L.
As a person using quaifenesin to control my fibromyalgia, I cannot thank you enough for clearly labeling your salicylate-free products. I buy almost all of my cosmetics from Paula's Choice because I can trust the quality of the products, and I can see which items will work with my medication. I absolutely love the luscious and gorgeous Sheer Cream Lipstick. For the first time ever (after 30 years of searching!), I have found a lipstick line that looks and feels great on my lips, and has SPF, too!
—Dana B.
Perfect Color
Nude Illusion is the perfect color when I want a subtle, natural look. It applies smoothly, lasts longer than most lipsticks and the sunscreen is a great bonus. Thanks Paula!
—Alexandra Mironov
Wonderful sheer color
I tried In The Nude, and wow! As soon as my old glosses are used up or expired, I'm definitely ordering more of this. Sheer color without the stickiness or constant reapplication of gloss, no irritating menthol or fragrance, and SUNSCREEN! (Very important in California.)
—Lindsay
Sheer Cream Lipstick
I bought the sample set and love the smooth texture, the colors and the fact it has SPF 15.
—Brenda
Fantastic!
This is my favorite lipstick I have ever owned! I have In The Nude which adds just enough color and matches anything. Not only are Paula's products very high quality, you can almost never go wrong with the colors. She goes to great lengths to choose the best colors for her products and I have always been happy.
—Janelle
Wonderful lipstick for everyday or going out!
I bought this lipstick in Nude Illusion, Sherbet and Rosy Glow. Nude Illusion is very nice and casual. I just have to make sure that it goes with my outfit and blush. Sherbet and Rosy Glow are both lovely pinks. I love the shimmer in Sherbet! This lipstick applies smoothly, the SPF is superb, and the cases click shut and won't come open in your purse!
—Elizabeth H.
Wonderful
Nude Illusion is the perfect color. It's very natural and is great for daytime. It's does have a lot of color to it but it looks natural. Like my lips, only better.
—N. C.
I like it
I have Nude Illusion and is slightly lighter than "MLBB". It goes on easily and has good staying power. Love that it has a good SPF in it.
—Patricia
LOVE LOVE NUDE ILLUSION
My husband usually never notices what color lipstick I have on but he commented the other day about the color of my lips; he said your lips look great with whatever you have on (Nude Illusion). I love it too. I went an ordered Sherbet because of the reviews; pretty soon all of my makeup will be Paula's...
—Annmarie
sheer smooth & protective
Nice! Smooth light color and SPF too.
—Dolores
Sheer Cream Lipstick
This is my new favorite lipstick. Nude Illusion is a beautiful color, and I'm delighted to find such a lovely product with SPF.
—Tracey
Fabulous!
I love "see through mauve"! The colour is perfect for my skin tone,and the weight of the lipstick is neither too light or heavy!
—Jill
Sonia Simone
This has a great texture, isn't sticky, and is an all-around swell product. May I suggest that you reproduce your FABULOUS "Natural Pink" color from the old cream line in this formula?
—Sonia Simone
Jackie
I need to SPF protect my lips or I have a tendency to get cold sores. I bought this in Invisible and have been using it over my other long wear lipsticks instead of the gloss that comes with them. The texture is perfect and I know that Paula's sunscreen is complete.
—Jackie
Picture Perfect
Lookig through the reveiws, this protect has all five stars. After trying it, I don't wonder why. Nude Illusion was just amazing. It's smooth and lasts all day. It was picture perfect!
—Hannah
Nude Illusion has lots of orange in it
With all the great reviews for Nude Illusion, I bought it. Didn't go well with my coloring. Has lots of orange in it. The texture and transparency is nice. Wish I'd selected a different color.
Customer Care Response:
We are sorry to hear that the shade of this product did not meet with your satisfaction. Please contact our Customer Service Team via Email, Live Chat, or Phone for return assistance.
—Rachel
Unbelievable Lipstick
I am a new customer to the Paula's Choice products and just received a sample of her lipstick in the shade 'In the Nude'and it is by far the best lipstick I have ever used. The color is perfect on me and very flattering to my skin color.
—Juliana Vice
Honesty
Paula's products delievers what she says. Knowing your skin type is the key to product selection. Thank you Paula.
—terry connolly
Beautiful colors!
I've tried 5 of the colors, and honestly they're all beautiful, but here are my personal impressions:
In the nude - just a bit darker than my lip color, gives a finished look. Very office appropriate.
Sherbet - my favorite! This one is a bit more peachy than my lip color, so complements peachy tones. It's perfect day or evening.
Nude Illusion - nice color but not my favorite. Maybe too pink to be called "nude".
Rosy glow - I would love this color in a blush! It's very wearable, and a beautiful pink shade.
Passionfruit - discontinued, but this color is a beautiful red that you can apply straight from the stick because it's not too saturated.
—Shiri
What makes this product unique?
Sheer Cream Lipstick SPF 15 is a must-have for your makeup wardrobe! Highlight your lips with soft, translucent color that also moisturizes and has broad-spectrum sun protection. The ultra-smooth texture glides over lips and feels feather-light, leaving a soft glossy finish. The flattering shades work beautifully on a wide variety of skin colors and tones.
This product is 100% fragrance-free.
Who is this product for?
Sheer Cream Lipstick SPF 15 is recommended for all skin tones and is especially suited for daytime wear to protect lips from sun damage.
How should this product be used?
Apply straight from the tube or with a lip brush at least 20 minutes before going outside. Reapply as often as needed to maintain color. If you will be outdoors for more than two hours, reapply lipstick at regular intervals to maintain sun protection.
It is helpful to apply lipliner prior to lipstick to define and shape the mouth, as well as to provide an "anchor" for the lip color to enhance its wear.
It is also an option to apply lipstick first, blot, then apply lipliner and blend with a brush to soften the line. To maintain SPF 15 sun protection, finish by reapplying Sheer Cream Lipstick.
What Makes Paula's Choice Products Unique?
Created by world renowned skin care expert and author Paula Begoun
Proven effective based on hundreds of published scientific studies
Targeted systems for wrinkles, acne, rosacea, sensitive skin, oily skin, dry skin and more
Fragrance-free, color-free, free of harmful skin irritants, and never tested on animals
100% customer satisfaction guaranteed
Unequalled customer service
Active Ingredients: Octinoxate 7.5%; Avobenzone 2%. (sunscreen agents) Other Ingredients: VP/Hexadecene Copolymer (binding/film-forming agent), Tricaprylin, Trioctyldodecyl Citrate (emollient slip agents), Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax (emollient and bodifier), Polyisobutene (film-former), Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Ceresin (emollients), Polyethylene (binding agent), Tridecyl Stearate, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Triisocetyl Citrate (thickeners), Hydrogenated Polydecene, Octyldodecanol, Paraffin (emollients), Retinyl Palmitate (vitamin A, antioxidant), Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol (vitamin E, antioxidants), Ascorbyl Palmitate (vitamin C, antioxidant), Propylparaben, Butylparaben (preservatives)
May Contain: Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides (mineral-derived pigments), Carmine (naturally-derived pigment), Manganese Violet, Red 6 Lake, Red 7 Lake, Red 21, Red 27 Lake, Red 28 Lake, Red 30, Red 33, Orange 5 Lake, Yellow 5 Lake, Yellow 6 Lake, Blue 1 Lake (coloring agents)
Directions: Apply to lined lips at least 20 minutes before going outside. Reapply as often as needed to maintain color. If you will be outdoors for more than two hours, reapply lipstick at regular intervals to maintain sun protection.
Apply straight from the tube or use a Paula's Choice
Lipstick Brush for a more exact, precise application.
It is helpful to apply lipliner prior to lipstick to define and shape the mouth as well as to provide an "anchor" for the lip color to enhance its wear.
It is also an option to apply lipstick first, blot, then apply lipliner and blend with a brush to soften the line. To maintain SPF 15 sun protection, finish by reapplying
Sheer Cream Lipstick.
Do not attempt to reshape or redraw the mouth with lipstick or lipliner! As a general rule, those with small lips should stick with creamy or matte lipsticks in lighter, bright colors and those with large, full lips can opt for matte or creamy but should be cautious with very dark, bold, or bright colors.
Lipstick is an essential step for a full makeup application (NOT lip gloss, which is too sheer and fleeting). Applying color to the lips will balance a face already enhanced with cheek color and eyeshadow/liner.
If your lipstick has caked or your lips have dried a bit, make sure you wipe off any traces of lipstick before reapplying. Forgetting to do this will make reapplication look sloppy and unattractive. If the dryness is severe, apply a lip balm or gloss prior to your lipstick.
Lipstick and/or lipliner almost always cake up if they are applied to the inner corners of the mouth. For the sake of a neat, beautiful application, stop the lipstick just before the mouth's inner corner!
The color of your lipstick should be tonally similar to that of the rest of your makeup. An example of what
does not work would be wearing a plum or mauve blush with a coral-toned lipstick.
Why did Paula use avobenzone instead of titanium dioxide or zinc oxide in Sheer Cream Lipstick?
Paula chose avobenzone because both titanium dioxide and zinc oxide are rather opaque mineral sunscreens and it is difficult to create aesthetically pleasing sheer colors with them. In order to achieve an SPF 15 rating, the percentages of titanium dioxide and/or zinc oxide required would have created a fuller coverage lipstick whose colors would be dulled by the matte finish these ingredients have.
Will it affect the sunscreen if I apply lip gloss over Sheer Cream Lipstick SPF 15?
Yes, it will, but how much the sunscreen will be affected is unknown. Applying lip gloss over Sheer Cream Lipstick will not cancel out the sunscreen, but it will dilute it, just as applying moisturizer over a facial sunscreen dilutes that. If you do not plan on spending much time outdoors and want a glossier finish while wearing this product, it is OK to apply a light layer of lip gloss. However, if you want sufficient sun protection for a long day (more than two hours) outdoors, it is best to skip the gloss and apply extra Sheer Cream Lipstick to obtain a shinier finish.
Should I apply my lip balm before or after applying Sheer Cream Lipstick SPF 15?
It depends on whether or not your lip balm contains an effective sunscreen. If you use Paula's Choice Moisturizing Lipscreen SPF 15, it does not matter if you apply it before or after Sheer Cream Lipstick (though afterwards will dilute the color). If you use a lip balm without sunscreen (or without UVA-protecting ingredients), it is imperative to apply it before Sheer Cream Lipstick SPF 15.
If I layer Sheer Cream Lipstick will the color become more intense?
Slightly. You won't be able to build opaque coverage due to the sheer pigments used to create each shade of Sheer Cream Lipstick. However, applying several layers will intensify the color more than just slicking on a couple of coats.
