We Tried It: Korean 'Gradient Lip' Trend (page 2)

We Tried It: Korean 'Gradient Lip' Trend

Posted by Alexandra C. | Wednesday October 30, 2013

A while back, we tried out the ombre lip: think, an updated version of the '90s style liner. Now the ombre lip has turned inside out and we've got the new and improved gradient lip! Darker on the inside and paler on the outside with a glossy finish. The effect is this really pretty, stained petal look. Feminine, subtle and sweet! Sound intriguing?

I thought so - It's a popular Korean trend! So, I did some research to figure out how to try this out for myself. I mean, look how cute this chick up here looks... I WANT THAT TOO!

Here's what I used and how:

Now, you can go for any colour you want, I tried it out with a magenta hue. Once you settle on the shade, you'll need to co-ordinate all your liners, glosses and lipsticks.

1. Concealer: Cover your lips entirely in concealer
2. Lip Liner: Use a pale liner (pinks work best) and line slightly over your natural lip line (I used a nude colour eyeliner for this)
3. Lipstick: Going from the inside of your mouth and outwards, apply a pigmented dark lipstick colour (use a brush for best results)
4. Gloss and Liner: To really blend the lipstick colour and make your lips more natural, I used more liner and gloss

Et, voila! Here's a close up on my gradient lip (#selfie):

And I gotta say.... meh. Not so much on me. I don't find this particularly flattering on my face. My mouth is tiny enough and the pale liner just makes them disappear.

Evidence: WHERE ARE MY LIPS?

Also, my pics, not so great! I wasn't feeling this, obviously.

What do you think of this look? Is it something you'd try out?

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21 Comments

	on October 31, 2013 DawnMackie 3,667 said: I think you are such a natural beauty and if anyone could pull this off it would be you, but not loving this look!
	on October 31, 2013 Asuka 426 said: no for me
	on October 30, 2013 Mah_kal 5,634 said: Not for me
	on October 30, 2013 imfeehily 8,865 said: Not a big fan, but to each his own.
	on October 30, 2013 flower 4,433 said: no
	on October 30, 2013 sisilem 5,459 said: I don't like this look
	on October 30, 2013 fredamans 12,209 said: This look can only suit fuller lips. Thankfully I have those, but don't think such a soft look is me. I like it on that Asian girl, simple and beautiful. Alex, honestly, like a bold lip on you better.
	on October 30, 2013 mysticaleyez 6,820 said: Love to try this out!
	on October 30, 2013 elizabethstamant30 4,339 said: This is really cute but seems like it takes a lot of extra time. When you are short on time this isn't something I am willing to put extra time into
	on October 30, 2013 mamaluv STAFF said: I like the idea of it, but you're right. Unless you have a lot of lip, this will completely kill your volume. I sort of do a different version of this. I put lipstick in the centre of my kisser and then mash my lips together/blend with my finger outward and up into the edges of my lip. This gives a very natural "bitten lip" look that looks like you're not wearing lipstick. I don't prefer a hard outline on my lips because I have a pale skin tone and it always looks harsh on me.