3 Ways To Style In Lip Gloss
Lip gloss is back in, and it’s the most exciting news that’s broken all year. Back in the late 1990s and early 2000s, lip gloss was all the rage, but as the 2010s rolled in, lip gloss was out, being replaced by matte lipsticks for a bolder look. Nevertheless, it’s 2020 and lip gloss is officially back on the scene, and with it have come iconic lip gloss brand drops, looks and more. In this blog you’ll find three ways to style out lipgloss, helping you to usher in the new age of lipgloss once and for all.
Lip Gloss Style #1: The Classic Lip Gloss Look
There’s that old saying, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!” - and that very much includes lip gloss. The classic lip gloss-over-bare-lips look is an iconic look pioneered by the likes of J-Lo, Cameron Diaz and Paris Hilton, no less. Slicking on a baby pink lip gloss to finish off your makeup look is the perfect combination of minimum effort, maximum outcome for any style-obsessed beauty lover. When paired with a bold eye look and a killer outfit, the classic lip gloss look can highlight your lips in a subtle yet noticeable way, making you the queen of understated chic. Throw it into your bag for the night and reapply when necessary, and you’ve completed your look!
Lip Gloss Style #2: Lip Gloss Over Lipstick
If you want to double up on your glam, lip gloss-over-lipstick is the perfect combination. The lipstick provides a base layer of solid colour onto which you can layer complimentary colored lip gloss for maximum effect. If you pair this combination with a subtle, chic eye look, your lips will stand out, shimmering in the light and making your face seem more contoured and shapely. In addition, this look gives your lips dimension; the darker bottom layer makes them seem more defined and gives them shape, while the gloss makes your lips appear fuller.
Lip Gloss Style #3: More Than Just Lips
Believe it or not, lip gloss can be used for more than just making your lips look fabulous. The shimmer and stickability of lip gloss can also be used to highlight other parts of your face. Some other ways to use lip gloss are:
Cheek highlighter. If you are into a fully matched makeup look, applying a few dabs of your signature lip gloss onto the highest part of your cheekbones gives them a beautiful gleam that matches perfectly with your lips.
Eye sparkle. Layering a few dabs of lip gloss onto your eyelids in lieu of power eyeshadow gives them a slick, stand-out look that’ll turn heads at any event.
Highlighting your cupid’s bow. If you don’t want to apply lip gloss all over your lips, you could use a tiny amount to highlight the cupid’s bow of your upper lip, giving it the finesse it deserves.
Are you glad that lip gloss is back? After reading this guide to wearing lip gloss three ways, you might be! Relive the 90s with this signature makeup item, giving it new life as we roll into 2021.
