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How to Get Watercolor Lips – The Viral Soft, Blurred Lip Look

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Watercolor lips are quickly becoming one of the most searched-for lip trends—and it’s easy to see why. This soft-focus, blurred lip look combines sheer color, diffused edges, and a glossy, light-reflective finish for a dreamy, modern pout. The watercolor lips trend is all over social right now, thanks to its effortless wash of color that works with everyday makeup and winter beauty routines alike. It’s beginner-friendly, customizable, and only requires a few lip products layered the right way to create that signature soft, watercolor-style gradient.

What It Is:
Watercolor lips are exactly what they sound like—a soft, diffused wash of color inspired by the gentle gradients of watercolor paintings. Instead of sharp lines or heavy pigment, this trend focuses on airy edges, subtle blending, and a light, effortless finish that instantly makes lips look fuller and smoother. Easy to customize with any shade, flattering on every skin tone, and perfect for winter makeup, watercolor lips are one of the most wearable, on-trend lip looks right now.

How to Achieve Watercolor Lips
To achieve perfect watercolor lips, start by gently exfoliating to remove dry skin, then follow with a hydrating lip balm for a smooth base. Skip overlining—this soft, blurred lip trend works best with your natural shape. Lightly line your lips with a rosy or nude pencil, then use a small brush to diffuse the edges inward, creating a soft-focus gradient. Top it off with a clear or lightly tinted high-shine gloss for a glassy, light-reflective finish. Glosses like Anastasia Beverly Hills Crystal help achieve the ultimate dimensional shine.

Watercolor lips are easy to recreate, flattering on every skin tone, and perfect for winter makeup. This soft, diffused lip look instantly upgrades any makeup routine while keeping your pout dreamy and natural.

The Modernized ’60s Holiday Glam Look Defining the Season

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60s glam is officially the holiday must-try. Sergio gave Becky G a full throwback moment—blurred matte skin, a soft yet defined cut crease, and pillowy lips that feel modern and effortless. Styled with faux-fur coats or sequined minis, this is the kind of festive look that turns heads. And don’t worry—recreating it at home is easier than it looks. We’ve got the step-by-step breakdown right here.

Base
Start with a pore-smoothing primer, such as Iconic London Velvet Smooth, for a soft, airbrushed canvas effect. Blend a mattifying foundation from the center outward, then brighten and conceal under the eyes and on any spots. Lightly set the T-zone with powder, and add warmth with bronzer along the edges of your face. For a true ’60s flush, layer a liquid blush and top it with a matching powder—rosy, lifted, and totally photo-ready.

Eyes
Start by shaping and softly filling in your brows—they should look defined but effortless. Prime your lids with concealer, using any leftover to tidy up the brow edges. Sweep a neutral shade all over the lid, then blend a deeper brown into the crease for gentle dimension. Lighten just below the crease with a soft shade, and deepen the outer corner with smoky gray. For that iconic ’60s cut crease, use a small brush and concealer to define the inner half of the lid—take your time, it’s worth it. Set everything with a touch of white shadow, draw a subtle wing with black shadow, then layer on liquid liner for extra impact. Finish with a waterproof liner on the lower waterline and generous mascara on top and bottom lashes for a polished, show-stopping look.

Lips

Line your lips with a brown-pink liner, slightly overlining for a plumping look. Fill in the center with a warm neutral pink lipstick to create a soft gradient, and top everything off with a setting spray to keep everything in place.

This ’60s glam moment is retro sophistication at its finest!

Sip the Trend: Dirty Cola Lips for a Sweet, Wearable Pop of Color

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The season may have officially arrived, but it finally feels like fall with cooler, crisp days—and the easiest way to update your beauty look? Start with the lips. Dirty cola lips are a soft, glossy, brown-toned shade that feels playful and polished at the same time. First popularized by Korean brand Fwee, this trend offers a subtle, fizzy-chocolate finish that pairs perfectly with everything from minimal makeup to smoky eyes. With plenty of glosses and tints now delivering the same wearable payoff, it’s a sweet, effortless way to refresh your look this season.

All-in-One Lips
Dirty cola lips may have been sparked by Fwee, but the vibe isn’t far from the cherry cola shades we’ve loved before. Think rich, warm brown gloss that looks like a freshly poured glass of Coke—effortless and surprisingly versatile. The best part? It’s low-maintenance. One swipe is often all you need to get the look. Try Fwee’s Volumizing Gloss in Dirty Cola, or go for alternatives like DIBS Beauty Go To Glossy Balm or Tarte’s Maraca Juicy Lip Vinyl—each delivers that same glossy, dark-brown finish without the fuss.

Upgrade Your Dirty Cola Lips
For a bolder take, start with hydrated lips and a dark brown liner—Westman Atelier’s Lip Shape in Mink or Pat McGrath’s Legendary Lip Liner works beautifully. Blur the inner edges for a soft gradient, then add your favorite gloss. Simple or layered, dirty cola lips are the effortless fall trend your makeup routine has been waiting for.

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Your Step-By-Step to Fresh, Glowy, Skin-First Makeup

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There’s just something about fresh, glowy, skin-first makeup that never goes out of style. It’s the kind of look that makes people ask what skincare you’re using rather than what foundation you’re wearing. Lately, I’ve been obsessed with routines that let the skin breathe — soft coverage, juicy hydration, and that healthy, natural radiance that catches the light in all the right places. This step-by-step routine is all about enhancing what you already have, not masking it. If you love a barely-there glow that looks effortless IRL and on camera, this one’s for you. Let’s get into it.

Step One — Hydrate, Then Hydrate Some More

A skin-first routine always starts with intentional hydration. Before reaching for any makeup, give your skin a drink. Think brightening serums with hyaluronic acid or other moisture-binding ingredients that leave your complexion plump, dewy, and alive. The more hydrated the skin, the smoother your makeup melts in — which means you can rely on lighter, skin-like formulas instead of heavy coverage. Hydration does the heavy lifting so your glow looks natural, not forced.

Step Two — Build Your Glow in Layers

Once your skin is fully hydrated, it’s time to add that subtle, lit-from-within radiance. Go in with a lightweight highlighting serum to give your complexion a natural sheen — nothing sparkly, just pure glow. After that, even things out with a skin tint or light liquid base that lets your real skin show through. The goal isn’t to cover anything up, but to enhance your tone and keep your texture looking like… well, skin. This is where that healthy, effortless glow really comes alive.

Step Three — Spot-Perfect, Not Full-Cover

Instead of reaching for more coverage, get strategic. Use a creamy concealer or foundation stick only where you need a little extra perfecting — think around the nose, under the eyes, or over any blemishes that peek through. Lightly tap and blend so it melts into your skin rather than sitting on top. This step is all about keeping the complexion fresh and believable while softly smoothing the areas that need it. Precision over perfection, always.

Step Four — Set Only Where It Matters

To keep that fresh glow intact, set with intention. Instead of mattifying your whole face, take a translucent powder and press it only where you tend to crease or get shiny — usually the T-zone and under the eyes. A light touch is all you need. This keeps your makeup in place while letting the rest of your skin stay silky, radiant, and naturally luminous.

Step Five — Bring Back Soft Shape + a Healthy Flush

Once your base is glowing and set, it’s time to add life back into the skin. Use a creamy contour or bronzing stick to create gentle definition — nothing harsh, just a touch of warmth and shadow where the sun would naturally hit. Then, melt a cream blush onto the cheeks for that fresh, just-pinched color. The goal is soft dimension and a natural flush that blends seamlessly into your complexion. Nothing powdery, nothing flat — just skin that looks alive and beautifully lit.