How to Achieve Ombré Lips: 4 Tips for Blending Ombré Lips

Ombré lips are a makeup look of two or more lipstick shades that blend to create a gradient. The French word “ombré” translates to “shaded.” The lipstick shades for ombré lips can be complimenting or contrasting colors. You can use various lipstick products to achieve ombré lips, including lipstick, liquid lipstick, matte lipstick, lip gloss, lip pencil, and lip liner.
ombré lip application can create the look of fuller lips or complete a glam makeup look.

To wear ombré lip makeup, you need two lipstick shades and a lip brush. Follow the ombré lip tutorial below for ombré lips:

1. 1. Prep: Exfoliate your lips using a lip scrub to remove any dead skin and create a smooth canvas for your lipstick. Use a lip balm to moisturize your lips; dry lips will cause lipstick to fade faster.
2. 2. Line: Choose one shade of lipstick and apply it around your lip line using a lip brush.
3. 3. Fill: Using a lip brush, fill in the center of your lips with the second shade of lipstick.
4. 4. Blot: Blot your lipstick by closing your lips over a piece of tissue. This will remove any harsh lines on your lips.
5. 5. Blend: With a lip brush or cotton swab, blend the colors on your upper lip from the inside to the outside of your lips in an upward motion. Mix the colors in a downward motion for your lower lip.
   
6. 6. Fix: Apply concealer around your lips to fix smudges. Outlining the lips with concealer can also make your lipstick shades stand out.

Consider the following ombré lip makeup tips and ideas:

1. 1. Create the look of fuller lips. For this look, apply a darker shade on the inside of the lips and gradually transition to a lighter shade on the outside of the lips. This ombré lip creates a fading effect and gives the illusion of fuller lips.
2. 2. Make a horizontal ombré. You can also do a horizontal ombré by choosing one color for the center of the lips from the cupid’s bow downwards, and another color for the corners and outer edges of your lips. This playful gradient lip look is ideal for a night out.
3. 3. Go for a ’90s makeup look. Accentuate your lips with a popular makeup look from the ’90s. Apply dark lipliner to the outside of your lips and fill your lips with nude lipstick. Blen the colors, then add clear lip gloss to create a shiny pout.

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