In the quest for flawless beauty, nothing screams confidence like a perfectly plump lip. It’s that little touch that can instantly take your everyday look from drab to fab. Now, while some may opt for more invasive measures, like fillers, to achieve those enviable lips, there’s a simpler solution right at your fingertips: makeup. With just a few strokes of a lip pencil, you too can unlock the secrets of a luscious pout. The magic lies in the art of overlining, a technique that can dramatically transform your look. But hold on tight before you dive into a whirlwind of lip pencils and glosses. There are some crucial tips and tricks you mustn’t overlook if you want to rock that envy-inducing look.
Choosing the right lip pencil is essential. Always try to match as close as possible to your lipstick shade when opting for a bold hue such asred. As for neutrals, the rule is to never go more than 3 shades deeper. And remember quality matters. Investing in a reliable, long-lasting formula will ensure your masterpiece stays intact throughout the day. Today our weapon of choice is NOVABEAUTY 2 in 1 Snatched Lip Liner – Brown 02.
Technique matters just as much as the tools. When it comes to overlining, precision is your ally. Start by ensuring your lip liner is sharp to allow for precise application. Here’s where having a sharpener on hand is essential. Now, it’s time for action. Start from the center of your cupid’s bow and carefully trace along the natural lip line, gradually working your way outwards. This method will lend your lips that extra oomph without going overboard. From there, use alip brush and blend the liner inwards, keeping the outer edge visible. At last, your lips are full and primed for your lipstick color of choice.
Embrace the allure of the day-after makeup look that has taken the beauty world by storm. We’ve all experienced those mornings after a late night when washing our face and performing a full skincare routine feels like an impossible task. But fear not, because the slept-in makeup trend is here to save the day – and no, you don’t have to sleep in your makeup to achieve it. Drawing inspiration from the rockstar lifestyle and its effortlessly cool appeal, this trend celebrates a grungy, non-perfect aesthetic that exudes an air of romanticized rebellion.
This trend is not about precision at all, making this look great for last-minute rendezvous and busy nights. The main emphasis is on the eyes. We recommend starting with Maven Basic Beat Cream Eyeshadow Baseto lock everything into place. No touch-ups are needed. Your eye makeup can be as simple as blending a warm neutralcolor all over the lids. Feel free to use your fingertips because this trend glorifies an undone application.
From there, the look comes down to the eyeliner itself. Be sure to opt for a pencil liner, rather than a liquid because you want to be able to blend it out. While NOVABEAUTY Gel*ous Long Wear Waterproof Eyelineralways does the trick, you can swap for a metallic-based linerfor added dimension. Apply this on the top and bottom of your eyes – and consider lining the waterline for a more intense look. Next, blend the eyeliner with a Q-tip or a smudge brush for a soft smokey eye effect. Once complete, curl your eyelashes and add some mascara to achieve va-va-voom lashes. And there, you’re ready for a night out on town.
Over the last five years, we’ve watched skincare trends go from overly complicated to extremely simple. Gone are the days of slathering on an excess of active products every morning and night; now, we’ve seen the pendulum swing the other way, with a focus on a more curated skincare routine with products that work. For that reason, it makes sense that we’ve seen a rise in the popularity of Korean skincare (or K-Beauty, as it’s affectionately known) in the U.S.
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I first became familiar with Korean skincare because of TikTok. Everyone was obsessed with sheet masks, and from there, my curiosity grew. I explored the Korean Skincare aisle of Ulta on the regular, and the variety of products (and their affordable price point) continued to impress me. Now, they’re a staple in my daily routine—and should be in yours, too.
What Is Korean Skincare?
Korean skincare has been up and coming for years, as Charlotte Cho, the founder of Soko Glam. She explained that Korean skincare focuses less on covering up issues, and more on addressing them at the root of the cause. “Korean skincare products are incredibly innovative, gentle, and effective,” Cho said. “There are entirely new categories, consistencies, formats, and ingredients that were created in Korea.”
Korean skincare’s ingredients are much gentler than ones found in the U.S., with less of a focus on acids and scrubs than we often see on the shelves of Sephora. From snail mucin to fermented rice water to bee pollen, Korean skincare embraces simple-yet-effective ingredients that still deliver visible results.
“When you’re educated about skincare and you stay committed to a routine, you’ll see results,” Cho said. “Korean skincare is not about the number of products or steps you have, it’s about having the knowledge that will help you achieve only good (skin) days ahead.”
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Korean Skincare Products I Love
After years of testing out Korean skincare products, these are the ones that have a permanent spot in my routine:
Cho said that double-cleansing is her top skincare tip, and this oil cleanser is the perfect first cleanse in my routine. It dissolves makeup (including waterproof makeup), skincare, and dirt and oil while keeping my skin hydrated (and without leaving a residue). Its gentle, fragrance-free formula is suitable for all skin types—including sensitive skin.
With the help of 95% snail mucin, birch juice, and licorice, this mask targets darks spots, blemishes, dullness, and leaves my skin ultra-hydrated. Its jelly-like texture also gives a cooling effect, which is a welcome treat in the summer months.
This viral product was completely sold-out earlier this year, and the results it delivers make it easy to see why. This essence targets dryness and aging, and leaves you with nourished, plump, moisturized skin. It completely improved my texture and dark spots, and it’s become a must in my daily routine.
The name might be a mouthful, but this affordable sunscreen is the best I’ve tried in a very long time. It boasts UVA/UVB protection of SPF 50+, and blends in flawlessly to be worn alone or under makeup. If you’re in need of motivation to apply SPF every day, the gorgeous glow this sunscreen gives will provide it for you.
This lightweight moisturizer is my go-to in the summer months. Its fast-absorbing gel texture is ultra-hydrating for the skin, but soaks in quickly, which ensures you aren’t left feeling sticky after applying it. It’s a total game-changer for dull, dry skin.
After years of caking our lips with drying, opaque liquid lipsticks that made us look like a corpse after a couple of hours, it’s no secret that what’s considered the hot thing in lip products has done a 180. Gone are the days of the word “matte” being the most sought-after thing in lips, and instead, hydrating, juicy products have taken their place.
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There’s nothing quite like a pout that looks hydrated, dewy, and coated in a sheen that captures the overall clean,low-maintenance beauty look that everyone’s been trying to achieve over the past few months. Having lips that get you compliments doesn’t require a trip to the injector—all it takes is having a few products you can turn to to make yours as plump and juicy as possible.
These tried-and-true products will make your chapped lips a thing of the past and will make a full, hydrated pout your present and future.
If you want juicy, moisturized lips with a hint of color, this product will be your new holy grail. It’s a hydrating, melting, glossy balm that leaves lips with a high-shine, plump finish. Let’s just say there’s a reason it was sold out for months after it was released.
Finding a non-sticky gloss used to be next to impossible, but not anymore. This lip oil comes in four shades (including a clear) that gives lips lightweight hydration and a completely non-sticky shine. If it’s TikToker Mikayla Nogueira’s favorite lip oil, you know it must be good.
If you’ve been on TikTok lately, odds are you’ve seen this product (likely dozens and dozens of times). This gloss-balm hybrid nourishes, hydrates, and plumps lips while delivering the color payoff of a lipstick. It’ll leave you with a dewy, high-shine pout with a wash of color that’ll make it your new favorite lip product for fall.
If you’re looking for a treatment that’ll make your lips have a lasting plump, look no further. This overnight lip-plumping treatment supports natural collagen production and uses hyaluronic acid so you wake up with lips that look bigger (and will stay that way with continued use). In both a soft pink and cherry shade, you also can use it over a lip liner for a gloss alternative that’ll treat your lips all day long.
When Hailey Bieber’s skincare line, Rhode, dropped, everything sold out almost instantly and has been getting rave reviews ever since. Their Peptide Lip Treatment is a restorative balm for plump, soft lips, and has over 6,000 reviews and a 4.7-star rating. After a month of use, I can vouch that it’s by far the most hydrating lip product I’ve ever used. A future me is stocking up, but lately, I’ve been taking the one I have everywhere I go.
Another TikTok-viral product, this is a gloss and treatment in one that will give you immediate, lasting hydration. With just a couple of swipes, you’ll get the same shiny payoff as a gloss with a sexy wash of color.
We’re living in a world where lip treatments aren’t reserved exclusively for at-home use. Putting on your favorite mask and heading out of the house can look just as good as a gloss, but with added benefits. This treatment has a rich, buttery formula packed with fatty acids and lip-boosting actives for your healthiest-looking lips ever.
This cult-favorite lip product has racked up a perfect five-star review, and when you experience it, you immediately understand why. It’s a rich, buttery lip balm formulated to not cause more dryness and deliver a sheer, buildable wash of color. Not only does it increase lip volume and firmness, but it hydrates deeply every single time you put it on.
If there’s one lip product our editors can’t live without, it’s Langeige’s famous Lip Sleeping Mask. The ultra-hydrating, leave-on mask has won award after award, with reviews swearing that it banished dry lips for good. Overnight, it’ll transform your lips and diminish the look of fine lines, both of which you’ll see and feel the benefits of all day long.
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