How to Create an Ombre Lip
1/5Prep Lips
Using your finger, apply lip balm. We used Shiseido Benefiance lip treatment.
Beauty Note: Start your ombre look out right! Prep your lips with a scrub like Fresh Sugar Lip Polish.
2/5Apply the Darker Lip Color
Apply the darker lipstick color to the middle of your lower lip and smudge with top lip. We used the deeper color of CoverGirl’s BlastFlipstick in Perky.
Beauty Note: For a red pout that pops, try Nars lipstick in Heat Wave.
3/5Apply the Lighter Lip Color
Apply the lighter color of CoverGirl’s BlastFlipstick in Perky to the center of the lip and blot together once.
**Beauty Note: **Dior Addict Lipstick in Rose Deshabille adds a pretty pink tint to any lip look.
4/5The Final Look
Add a touch of colorful eye shadow and a light dusting of blush to finish off this fashion-forward beauty look.
Beauty Note: Hourglass Cosmetics eyeshadow in Exhibition is plum gorgeous, while not overwhelming to an otherwise bold beauty routine.
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Hair by Matt Fugate
Makeup by Katie Mellinger
Styling by Mary Kate Steinmiller
Photo Assistants: Ross Thompson, Lauren Perlstein
Makeup Assistants: Dominique Farina, Alex Almeida
On Ebony: A.P.C. Leopard Shirt-dress, $340, usonline.apc.fr. Topshop Button Up Top, $70, topshop.com.
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5/5Define Your Lines
Use the edge of the darker lip color to define the outer lines of your lips.
Beauty Note: For a long-lasting look, first line your lips with Yves Saint Laurent Lip Liner Pencil in True Red.
