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Remember the dark overdrawn lips of the90s?
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Well,ombre lipsare the modernized version and they are currently having a moment.
For context, #ombrelips has a whopping 1.7 billion (not million!)
Apparently, we all like a two-tone lip look… a lot.
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But dark-lined lips and ombre lips are two different things, though the effects are similar at a glance.
In 1995, the look was as simple as tracing a stark line around your lipstick.
Present-day ombre lips are all about a gradient, seamless-looking finish.
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Looking for inspiration beyond your FYP?
Take a peek at the recent runway shows.
Ready to give it a try?
Heres how to achieve a perfect seamlessly blended ombre lip every single time.
One swipe keeps lips soft without causing your color products to glide right off.
This helps you blend the ombre lip seamlessly, says Holm.
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(A lip brush works too.)
(Holm is an ambassador for Buxom.)
Be patient and take your time, says Holm.
Its important to blend each shade together for a seamless finish.
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