The ombre style is trending in nail art and hair coloring. And now we have ombre lips too. What is an ombre? It simply means that there are two distinct colors that are monochromatic.
If not done properly, it can look very sticky. But getting ombre lips is also not that difficult. The secret is to choose colors that work well together and experiment with them. Keep reading this article to learn how to do ombre lips and more. Scroll down!
1. Color selection
The first step is to understand what two colors can look good together to create the effect.
To set the colors, choose a color that is your main lip color. Then choose a color that is either lighter than your base color or darker than your base color. However, make sure the shade is similar to ensure a smooth transition in lip color. The best ombre lip look is achieved by using a red lipstick and pairing it with the darkest brown you have. But for starters, go for a pink or dark brown to go with your red. If you go for a pink base, use an orange lipstick or a brown one for the ombre effect. The secret is to use two colors that allow you to create a gradient on your lips.
2. Technique
The next step is choosing your technique. There are different ways you can style the gradient of your DIY ombre lips. You can choose between a subtle or a dramatic lip ombré. Wear one lip a darker shade than the other, use the gradient from the outermost edge to the innermost part of the lips, or even go across it horizontally so that one corner of the mouth is lighter than the other.
3. Two tone effect
The simplest form of ombre lips is to use the lighter shade on one lip and the darker shade on the other lip and then blend them on the inside of the lips.
4. Outer Devil
The next technique for using the colors is to line your lips with a lip liner that is one shade darker than the base color of your lipstick. Keep the line thicker at the corners, tapering as you get closer to the curve of the lips. Then apply the base lipstick to the lips, avoiding the innermost part of the lips. In the innermost part, apply the lighter lipstick and finish with clear gloss to balance everything out.
5. Inner Devil
This technique is a simple reversal of the previous one. Flip the colors so that the inner part of the lip is darker and the colors are lighter towards the outside. This technique looks best when the difference in gradient isn’t too big. It is best with a pink interior color and a neutral exterior color.
6. Oomph Effect
I call this technique the “Oomph Effect” because if you use a bright red and a deep brown or black for this you get absolutely sexy looking red ombre lips. A good lip shading style is required to achieve this. This technique uses a black and brown lipstick or liner. You need to draw a black/brown line at the inner corners of the mouth and also line the lower lip with it. Now line that black or brown line with a bold lipstick (preferably a wine shade). Finally, apply a red lipstick to your lips (you can skip the burgundy lipstick if you use a bold shade of red).
7. Other gradients
There are many other variants of the basic techniques. You can even play with more than two colors once you are familiar with the basic concept. Here are some more pictures of gradients beautifully done to create the perfect ombre lips. Ada Hsieh, a highly experienced makeup artist, says, “You can even use a cream concealer to hide one color of lipstick instead of using two different colors.”
Are you getting more and more impressed with these ombre lips? Then try the following ombre lip tutorial step by step and get going with the latest ombre lip makeup look.
things you will need
You don’t need anything fancy to get this look right. Create a flawless ombré effect to match your outfit by changing the way your lip color is shaded and blended. If you are into fashion, you are sure to find most of these things in your makeup kit!
Handkerchief
Red lip liner
Red lipstick
Orange lipstick
concealer
lip brush
Shimmering pale highlighter eyeshadow
lip balm
Clear lip gloss
Ombre lip makeup tutorial
Let’s start with the ombre lip tutorial:
Step 1
Start by moisturizing your lip area with a good moisturizing lip balm. If you have rough and flaky lips, I recommend applying a lip scrub before using a lip balm to help smooth and soften the lips. Then apply a light concealer all over the lips to hide the darkness or any lip pigmentation that may be present. If you have pretty pink lips without any pigmentation, you can skip this step.
step 2
Then take a bright red lipstick, preferably in a matte formula, to define your lips. Start drawing shorter strokes from the top lip area, completely outlining your lips. Then use the same lipstick and completely fill in the upper lip area.
step 3
Take a red lipstick and apply it to the areas where the liner was previously applied. Use a thin lip brush to evenly blend the lip liner and lipstick for a groomed finish. Here I used the Inglot lipstick refill in shade #80. I then use the same concealer I used in the first step and start filling in just the middle lip area to lighten it up.
step 4
Then use a tissue paper and gently blot your lips. This step will remove sharp lines and excess lipstick from the lips.
step 5
Then apply a very bright orange lipstick to the center of your lips. This lipstick should be applied directly over the concealer applied in the previous step. Then apply a transparent lip gloss to the center of your lips for volume and a plump effect. Using a thin lip brush, slowly blend the orange with the red lipstick to get rid of any harsh edges.
step 6
Then apply a soft champagne or highlighter eyeshadow to the lower center of the lip. This step is optional. If you don’t want to add more shine to the lips, you can skip it. Applying a shimmering formula to the lips gives the lips a softly highlighted look. Here I used the Inglot Lipstick Eyeshadow Refill in shade 11.
Infographic: 7 essential steps to achieve ombre lips
As celebrities try different shades and products to make their lips look vibrant and colorful, ombre lips are on the rise. However, the wrong technique or wrong tips can ruin your look. The good news is that we have created a simple guide to help you style ombre lips the right way in the infographic below. Scroll down to find out more!
By Sahil
