Slay In Ombré Lips: A Step-by-Step Guide To Achieving The Perfect Ombré Pout Seamlessly

It's time to level up your lip game and learn the art of creating ombré lips seamlessly!

Ombré lips from the 90s are making a comeback in the world of makeup and creating waves on social media as an eye-catching and distinctive approach to elevating the appearance of your pout. This lipstick trend involves the creation of a gorgeous gradient effect—shifting from a lighter shade to a deeper one or from a deeper to a lighter color. But mastering the art of seamlessly blending two or more hues is the key. Here's a step-by-step guide to creating the perfect ombré lips.

Step One: Color Selection

First, you need to pick two colors that complement each other to create the gradient effect. You have to pick one main lip color and select another color that is either darker or lighter than your base color. But for a seamless color transition, the hues should be similar. To achieve the best ombré look, pair red lipstick with a very dark shade of brown. But beginners can also go for a dark brown or pink with red.

Step Two: Prep Up Your Lips

It is essential to have smooth and exfoliated lips before you begin the lip makeup. Remove flaky and dry skin through gentle exfoliation. Next, moisturize your lips—use a lip balm to help create a smooth and soft canvas. To make your lip makeup last longer, apply a lip primer or foundation to prep your pout.

Step Three: Line Your Pout

Use a brown lip liner to create an outer line on your lips. Next, trace your lip’s outline—the line at the center should be fairly thin—while the outer edges should be thick. This technique will make your lips appear fuller.

Step Four: Diffuse the Liner To Create the Outer Devil

For creating the ombré effect—take a small lip brush—to gently diffuse the lip liner. The color needs to be blended toward your lip’s center—the darkest color should be at the lip line, fading toward the center.

Step Five: Create the Inner Devil

This technique is just the reverse of the previous step. Your lip’s innermost part should be darker, and the color should get lighter toward the outside. This technique works best when there is no stark difference in gradient. You can go for a shade of pink for the innermost part and a neutral color for the outermost.

Lastly, for a more polished appearance—you can apply some lip gloss, but it is optional.