How To Achieve Ombre Lips In 5 Easy Steps

Author: Jayna
Ever since fashion designers, (former chief designer) John Galliano of Christian Dior Miuccia Prada of Miu Miu and Prabal Gurung, showed ombre lips in their Fall 2010, Fall 2011 and Spring 2012 shows, every woman wanted to know how to do it. It has been seen several times in magazine beauty editorials before the show but it seems like the look exploded during the spring 2012 fashion shows.

At Prabal Gurung's show, the ombre effect was an orchid effect, from light (outside of the lip) to dark (inner middle). It was a matte fuschia fading to purple on the inner lips. It went really well with the collection. For Miu Miu's Fall 2011 show, it was a matte bloody red fading on to a pinkish shade on the inner lips.
The ombre lips (or two-tone look) works really well because it defines the lips and it makes it look fuller, a little 3D effect and more kissable. A little time and effort is needed to achieve this look because there are a few steps to follow to accomplish this. First, you have to know the right lipstick shades that will go well together.
It is important that you use the two shade of the same color family so it will gradually fade into each other and would create beautiful ombre lips.
Some examples are:

• Red and Pink
• Red and Orange
• Burgundy and Red
• Purple and Red
• Purple and Pink
• Wine and Red
• Carnation Pink and Bubblegum Pink

It would be best to use matte lipsticks or lipsticks with just a bit of gloss so it will be easier to blend the two shades.
What you will need:

• Two shades of your favorite lipsticks (one darker and one lighter)
• Lipgloss (optional, if you want a shiny finish)
• Cotton bud / Lip brush (your pinky finger will work too)
• Mirror

Steps:

1. Make sure your lips are not chapped and is in good condition because it will be hard to pull off this look if your lips are not in good condition. You can do a quick lip scrub the night before (Quick tip: brown sugar mixed with honey and olive oil, leave on lips then scrub off with your fingers until dead skin comes off). Remember that this look will look so much better if your lips are healthy.
2. Put on the darker shade of lipstick. It must fill in the entire lip to avoid making it look like a lip liner.
3. Add the lighter shade lipstick right in the middle/inner part of the lip. A lip brush, your finger or a cotton bud may be used to apply the lighter shade.
4. Try to blend both colors to make it look a little natural. A lip brush, a cotton bud or a finger can also be used when doing this.
5. If you do not want the matte finish, you can put a little lip gloss to make your lips look glossier and make it a bit shimmer.

Remember that this look is already a bold statement so make sure the rest of your make up is very simple and light as to add drama to the lips. It is very achievable right? These are very easy steps on how to achieve that gorgeous full lips like the models!
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