Find Your Lip Look

Think a lip look isn’t that essential to your overall makeup glam? Think again! The perfect lip is about more than just swiping on lip balm. It’s an essential part of a polished, refined makeup look. It turns heads, makes a statement, and becomes your own.

With all the endless possibilities, it can be overwhelming to find which lip look is perfect for you. Whether you’re a beginner who is learning the difference between matte and gloss or an expert who is looking for some creative ways to spice up their signature, keep on reading this guide to learn a thing or two on finding your lip look!

The perfect lip liner is the first step in completing your signature. Using a shade that matches your main lip color will help fill in creases, while using a slightly darker shade will give your lips a fuller look. Not only does liner help with the look, it also keeps your lipstick in place. Say goodbye to droopy lips! Liner keeps it all in place. Some of our favorites are the SACHEU Peel Off Lip Liner STAY-N and the E.L.F. Cream Glide Lip Liner.

Now here comes the fun part: choosing your main lip look. Your lip gloss is the star of the show. The tone, hue, and finish all change the vibe and aesthetic of your look. If you’re going for a rosy glow, cool pinks, roses, and berry shades can help bring that fresh and bright look, such as the NYX Butter Gloss Non-Sticky Lip Gloss. Don’t want something too flashy but still flatters your complexion? A peachy nude and coral is sure to give your lips a little flair while keeping it composed. Try the MAC Lipglass High Shine Lip Gloss for a mute but cute look. What about those who want to be anything but muted? A bold color, such as a powerful, fiery red, a midnight black, like the Queen Cosmetics Holographic Lip Gloss, or a 2016 neon green is sure to turn heads.

The final step to completing your look is to set your look. You can go about this in two different ways: a matte finish or a glossy look. A matte finish gives off a shine-free look that often gives a sophisticated aesthetic. A glossy finish focuses on hydration and luminosity which gives a youthful glow. If you want to make a strong statement with a matte finish, use a light layer of setting powder, like the Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Powder, to keep the look in place. If you want to give a nourished look with a glossy finish, long lasting glosses, like the Essence Extreme Shine Volume Lipgloss, will keep your lips shiny all day long.