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OMBRÉ LIPS The gradient-color trend has migrated to mouths for good reason: It creates the illusion of fuller lips. Here’s the easiest way to pull it off.
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Trace lips with a matte pencil one or two shades deeper than your natural lip color. Try Sonia Kashuk Velvety Matte Lip Crayon in Mulberry Nude ($8, target.com), taking it a little closer to the center of your lips than normal. Then, using a finger, pat on a lighter, brighter lipstick with a sheen inside the liner and blend out. Try L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Lipcolour in Volcanic ($9 at drugstores). Don’t stress. As long as the colors contrast, you’ll get the ombré effect.
1 Pre ep For a smooth application, exfoliate your lips first with a pinch of sugar and water. Then, using a makeup sponge, like the Beautyblender ($20, sephora.com), dab a thin veil of foundation over your lips. This creates a neutral canvas that will help the lip color pop— plus, it makes your color last longer.
Written by Chelsea Traber Burns Photograph by Molly Cranna JUST PRESS PLAY
Watch a step-by-step tutorial at realsimple.com/ombrelips.
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Take the guesswork out of choosing a color combination with NYX Ombre Lip Duo ($12, nyxcosmetics. com). It has a liner on one end and a lipstick on the other in coordinating hues.
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Line and d fill RUNWAY INSPIRATION Models at the Creatures of the Wind fall 2016 show wore matte sangria lips with a dab of cherry gloss in the center.
