How To Transform Your Lips Into A Red-Carpet Ready Statement
Of course, Hollywood lips grazing the pages of magazines, social media, and TikTok trends are nothing new. Because, simply put, they are gorgeous.
Whether it be the Kylie Jenner lip hack, a Salma Hayek lip secret, or anything that Selena Gomez, Rihanna, Bella Hadid, or Lily James has flaunted.
However, enter Blake Lively, most known for her role as Serena van der Woodsen in the highly popular series Gossip Girl, as her new lip look has taken Hollywood by storm this week.
A Closer Look At Blake Lively’s Glamourous Lips
Of course, Blake credited her luscious Red Carpet pout’s appearance at the 2024 CFDA Fashion Awards in New York City to her longtime friend and go-to MUA, Carolina Gonzalez. Lively stated that Gonzalez’ makeup trick made her lips look “huge” with ease.
But the question on everybody’s lips is (pun intended), how was it done? Dubbed the Gen Z eyeshadow lip trick, Lively’s makeup artist appears to have created an overlined lip by using eyeshadow to contour around the lips before adding lipstick for a plump effect.
This trick involves slightly extending your lip line above the cupid’s bow and just below the centre of the lower lip. Then, using a darker lip pencil and a lighter lip base to create the illusion of a fuller, more contoured pout.
Sofia Tilbury, the makeup artist behind the glam of stars like Salma Hayek, Bella Hadid, and Lily James, may not use actual eyeshadow in her lip looks, but she often reaches for an eyeshadow brush to create a soft, blurred effect along the lip line. The result is always effortlessly sexy, especially when paired with a matte formula.
Other Celebrity Lip Tricks That Have Gained Significant Fame
If you love following the latest makeup trends, you’ll definitely remember the Kylie Jenner Lip Challenge, which went viral and made serious waves on social media. For months, people speculated that Kylie Jenner had gotten lip fillers, but she credited her fuller lips to her unique lipstick and application routine. This lip challenge involved a somewhat disturbing trend of placing the lips in a small glass (like a shot glass) to create an airlock, then sucking for up to five minutes. This would cause the lips to temporarily swell, making them appear plumper, after which participants would apply Kylie Cosmetics lip products to their enhanced lips.
If thin lips are not a major concern but you are struggling with dry, chapped lips and flaky skin, Kim Kardashian’s lip trick might be just what you need. Her DIY Honey Scrub is made using a teaspoon of honey, coconut oil, and sugar. Mix the ingredients together, then gently massage the scrub onto your lips to exfoliate. Rinse off with warm water, and welcome smooth, hydrated lips into your life.
Of course, if honey is not your favourite thing, Priyanka Chopra’s Sea Salt Scrub may be more to your liking. Her exfoliating lip scrub also requires just three ingredients, namely rose water, pure glycerin, and sea salt. Simply mix all the ingredients in a bowl, then gently massage the mixture onto your lips in a circular motion. After a minute or two, rinse it off with lukewarm water or a damp towel for soft, refreshed lips.
Then there is the very popular Lip Flip trend that is capturing global attention. Ideally, you should choose a lip liner that closely matches your natural lip colour, or you can opt for a brown-nude lip liner. Next, overdraft the centre of your lower lip, making sure to only overdraw the cupid’s bow. And voilà!
Celebrities Known for their Iconic Lips
| Celebrity | Lip Feature |
|---|---|
| Angelina Jolie | Full, luscious lips with a pronounced pout |
| Kylie Jenner | Full, plump lips, often associated with lip fillers |
| Scarlett Johansson | Naturally full, pouty lips |
| Megan Fox | Full, sensual lips with a defined cupid’s bow |
| Marilyn Monroe | Iconic, heart-shaped lips with a classic red lip look |
Signing Off With Style
Marilyn Monroe was right when she said, “Give a girl the right lipstick, and she can conquer the world!” And of course, we believe that whether it is lipstick, lip liner, DIY lip scrubs, or a full-blown celebrity lip trick, our lips, and great lips, can make us feel amazing.
What is your favourite celebrity or DIY lip trick? Sharing is caring, so never hesitate to drop your go-to lip hack in the comments below.
