Lips are not just about being sexy; they can really pop with the right lipstick and gloss—especially if you’ve got fuller lips! But don’t worry if your lips are on the thinner side; there are plenty of makeup tricks to help you achieve that perfect, kissable look without any injections. Plus, we’ll break down how permanent lip makeup and pigmentation work, so stick around!
Lip Makeup: What Lipstick Colors Will Be Hot in 2025?
Every year brings new fashion trends, and that includes our go-to lip products like creamy lipsticks, matching liners, and shiny glosses. Want to know what lip trends to rock in 2025? Here’s the scoop!
- Lip Trend: Cherry Lips
Red lips are like the classic little black dress—they look good on everyone and never go out of style. This year, we’re all about cherry red! This deep, rich shade reminds us of juicy cherries and gives off a confident vibe. Bonus: cherry lips can make your teeth look whiter and flatter almost any skin tone. - Ombré Lips Trend
Ombré isn’t just for hair! You can totally create that cool gradient effect on your lips too. Ombré lips feature a darker outline that fades to a lighter color in the center, making your lips look fuller. You can use neutral shades or bold colors, but keep your jewelry simple so your lips stay the star of the show. How to Achieve Ombré Lips:
- Start by lining your lips with a dark red lip liner, but skip the center of your lower lip and the cupid’s bow on the top.
- Apply a bit of creamy lipstick in the darker shade, avoiding the center again. Blend the edges gently with a brush or your finger.
- Finally, dab a lighter shade in the middle and blend it outwards.
- Lip Trend: Natural Lips
The last trend is all about keeping it natural. Choose colors that are close to your own lip shade or just a shade off. Soft pinks, warm browns, and light beiges can really brighten up your look. During the day, keep it simple for the office, but amp it up with some smoky eyes for a night out. Lightly tinted glosses work great for this trend too!
Lip Makeup Basics: Lipstick, Lip Liner, and Lip Gloss
To nail your lip game, you need to know the difference between lipsticks, liners, and glosses. Here’s a quick breakdown:
- Lipstick
Lipsticks are super pigmented, letting you rock any color you want. Creamy lipsticks are easy to apply, have a bit of shine, and often include moisturizing ingredients—perfect for dry lips. If you want something that lasts all night, go for matte lipsticks. They’re long-lasting and even more pigmented, but be sure to exfoliate first to avoid showing any dry patches. - Lip Gloss
Glosses are usually thick and shimmery, with less pigmentation than lipsticks. But there are also liquid lipsticks that can last all day without needing constant touch-ups. Glosses come with small applicators for precise application, but you can also find them in tubes and jars that are a bit stickier. - Lip Liner
Lip liners help define your lip shape and keep your lipstick or gloss from smudging. They can be sharpened like regular pencils for precision. It’s best if your liner matches your lipstick, but clear liners are also gaining popularity. You can even use colored liners to change your lip shape and make them look fuller!
Now you’re all set to rock those lips!
