In Order Not To Mess Up, 7 Easy Tricks To Use Ombre Lipstick

Illustration of how to apply ombre lipstick (Pexels/Oleg Magni)

JAKARTA – Each color of lipstick gives a different impression, such as red which represents sufficient self-confidence. In brushing lipstick, it also creates a different impression, such as ombre. Ombre lipstick sweep, trend since last decade.

Ombre impresses a vintage look combined with a bob hairstyle, 'pout' lips, and a wash of light lip color. Quoting from MyGlamm, Wednesday, February 2, ombré comes from French which means 'shady'. This term is not only applied to the trick of coloring lips with a combination of beautiful and dark colors, but also to hair and nails.

Ombré lip color refers to a mixture of two monochromatic lipstick colors and bold colors but with a softer tone. The purpose of blending two colors is to create a shadow effect using the applicator or brush. Usually, ombré lip lipsticks use darker to lighter shades, the intention being to create the illusion of fuller lips.

Wearing this gradient lipstick is all about blending colors. So it can't be careless so that the ombré lipstick looks neater and the composition is perfect. The easiest combo is to combine red lipstick with the darkest brown which will give the illusion of 'full lips'.

Illustration of how to apply ombre lipstick (Pexels/Ali Pazani)

Not only these two colors can be juxtaposed, you can also use nude pink lipstick with bright orange for the ombré of the warm season. Or in a colder season, you can combine red wine with dark brown. Well, to get the perfect sweep, here's the trick.

1. Choose a fantastic color combination

The recommendation, choose a bolder color combined with a lighter color. Then decide, how you want to brush it on the lips. Starting from a dark color in the middle to a light color to the edge of the lip line or vice versa.

Also make sure the lips are not dry before applying lipstick. Can by providing a moisturizer as a base.

2. Use a lip scrub to remove dead skin

Dead skin affects the final result of lipstick application. So wear a scrub to remove dead skin first before brushing color after color on the lips.

3. Choose the type of lipstick you want to use

There are so many variants of lipstick, ranging from liquid lipstick, matte, lip liner, to lip tint. The most trending is the Implora lip tint which is claimed to have attractive colors but the effect on the lips will vary. You can choose each type of lipstick that best suits your taste.

4. Use the base color

The base color or base color needs to be chosen correctly. At best, choose a darker color that is applied to the edges of the lips using a thin lip brush to make it neater.

5. Give a touch with lighter lipstick

Fill in the center of the lips with a lighter shade of lipstick. Then blend the two parts of the lips, top and bottom. To make it even, you can use a soft brush or applicator.

6. Mixing

This step is the most important stage, namely mixing between two colors. So that the two lipstick colors blend perfectly, apply with a lip brush in an upward motion.

7. Final touches

The final touch, you can add lip gloss to make it look shiny. One touch of lip gloss finishes your tenacity of blending two colors in one go, getting an ombré accent on your lips.

Do you like the ombré accent in wearing lipstick? Don't forget to take care of your lips so they don't darken and consume foods that support lip moisture.