So Trends in 2026, Here's How to Make Blurred Lips

JAKARTA - Day by day, the makeup trend is moving towards a natural look. Like the latest lip makeup trend that is popular in 2026 is blurred lips or blurred effect.

Blurred lips is a lipstick application technique that creates a soft, subtle, and natural lip effect, by disguising the lip edge line (not firm).

Previously, the appearance of blurred lips was first popular in South Korea and France, with the term bouche mordue or 'bitten lips'. This lip makeup style gives a natural impression, which is suitable for various atmospheres, both casual and formal.

"Lipstick that looks opaque feels more emotional and natural," New York-based makeup artist Joseph Carillo said, quoted by Allure, Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

For those of you who want to make lip makeup with the blurred lips technique, here's how it's recommended by Joseph Carillo.

- Apply lip balm as an initial step when you are about to start makeup.- Let it stay on your face, then remove the rest of the product slowly before applying lipstick.- Then apply lipstick in the middle of the lips first, then spread it outwards using a brush.- After that, the lips can be tapped or slowly sealed to unify the color to look more natural.

"The more it is mixed, the better the results will be," he added.

Meanwhile, for beginners, this technique may be difficult to do. However, now there are many lipstick products that are specifically formulated to produce an instant blurred effect.