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The 3-Step Ombré Lip

August 14th, 2011 by Karen 37 Comments

Lilit

Written by Lilit

What’s up, ombré? Coming to you straight from Australia (by way of Novato, California), beautiful blogger Lilit of Makeup and Macaroons shows how to create a fantastic makeup effect in three simple steps.

How to do an ombre lip

Ombré is everywhere — ombré eyes, hair, and even ombré nails.

But what exactly is ombré? And can you do it to your lips?

Ombré is French for an effect with a gradual colour transition from light to dark; for example, with hair, when the ends are deliberately lighter than the roots. Notice I said, “deliberately,” and not the usual “I can’t be bothered with it” regrowth.

And yes, you can do it to your lips. In fact, here’s how!

You’ll need…

Ombre lips

  • 1 x dark lipstick — I used MAC Up The Amp ($14.50 US; $36 AUD)
  • 1 x light lipstick (or concealer) — I used one of my favorite lighter colors from a local Australian brand Innoxa Matte Lipstick in Peaches & Cream ($14.95 AUD) because it creates a concealer-like effect

TIPS: I think it’s better to use fairly opaque lip colours for this effect because you want to get enough coverage both with the first dark layer, and then again with the light layer on top. So, ladies, set aside those Rouge Cocos for this look.

Step 1: Apply the darker, opaque lipstick straight from the tube

How to do an ombre lip

And I’d suggest leaving the lipliner alone for this, unless you’re going for a ’90s throwback look.

Step 2: Apply the lighter lipstick (or concealer) in the middle of your pout

How to do an ombre lip

Step 3: Blend

How to do an ombre lip

Using your finger, blend the lighter colour into the darker one, while being careful to leave the edges darker than the middle.

Optional Step 4: Add a clear gloss

How to do an ombre lip

An optional step. For more of a modern edge, add a clear gloss on top.

And you’re done! I hope you enjoyed. 🙂

Lilit

Written by Lilit

Lilit was born in Armenia but has lived in Australia for more than 20 years. She started her blog, Makeup and Macaroons, to save her husband from having to listen to her explain the benefits of MAC lipsticks over every other brand, and why a girl can never have too many peachy blushes. She and her husband both travel a lot, and their favourite places to go are off the beaten track, especially in South America — basically, places where you don’t need makeup at all, not that that stops her from bringing an entire suitcase filled with it (and adding more along the way).

The 3-Step Ombré Lip / Originally published August 14th, 2011

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  1. Kewt-ified Nails says

    August 14th, 2011 at 2:37 pm

    That is really cool and unique! I LOVE the ombre nail look (the hair… I once saw a funny tweeter say “ombre hair is just a fancy excuse for not dying the roots” LOL it’s hard to master properly). Thanks for sharing this post 😀
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  2. Aleeya says

    August 14th, 2011 at 2:46 pm

    Thanks for the post! I been hearing about doing this for hair but for lips is absolutely awesome. I’m gonna try this out tonight when I go out.

    Reply
  3. The Amber Dawn says

    August 14th, 2011 at 2:56 pm

    I did this years ago for a concert…. But it was to see Marilyn Manson, so I used black and blood red. 😉

    Reply
    • Lilit - Makeup and Macaroons says

      August 15th, 2011 at 12:50 am

      Oooh that would have looked quite fierce no doubt!

      Reply
  4. pearl says

    August 14th, 2011 at 3:30 pm

    such an informative post… Thank you 🙂

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  5. dani@callitbeauty says

    August 14th, 2011 at 3:51 pm

    LOVE this! i’ve been toying with doing an ombré effect on my hair but i think i’ll stick to nails & lips until i’ve made a decision :p.

    great post, lilit!
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    • Lilit - Makeup and Macaroons says

      August 15th, 2011 at 12:51 am

      Me too, toying with idea of getting hair ombred but worried that by the time I makeup my mind it will not longer be hip and I’ll look like a tragic reject from 2011.

      Reply
  6. Sana says

    August 14th, 2011 at 4:03 pm

    Well done! I would love to see how this looks with a dark red lipstick as a base … I guess I’ll have to try it out myself 🙂
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  7. Ada says

    August 14th, 2011 at 4:09 pm

    Ooo, this looks like it’ll be pushed into a cool over-the-top direction if you used a slightly darker lipliner too!
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  8. Stacey says

    August 14th, 2011 at 4:37 pm

    very pretty!! never thought of doing an ombre effect on the lips…definitely going to try this!

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  9. Lily says

    August 14th, 2011 at 5:22 pm

    I don’t think I’ll do this look. It’s like a flashback of the dark lip liner and lighter lipstick look. Might be fun for Halloween though.

    Reply
    • Lilit - Makeup and Macaroons says

      August 15th, 2011 at 12:54 am

      There is that risk, but if you use 2 colours fairly close to each other you should be fine. Or as you said, save it for Halloween!

      Reply
  10. Jianing says

    August 14th, 2011 at 5:52 pm

    This is super nice! It looks nice, I’ll be trying it out, but since I’m not too adventurous I might pick two colors that are closer :0 I’ve been playing around with ombre-ing my hair, might as well do lips too! Haha

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  11. Lilit says

    August 14th, 2011 at 6:19 pm

    Thanks for having my post up Karen, and thanks so much everyone for your comments. It’s definitely one of those looks that you want to go easy on otherwise you’ll look like you escaped from the 90s. To keep it modern the colours, should be only about 3 shades different from each other. xo
    Lilit recently posted … Chi Chi Viva La Diva – Lipstick Love

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  12. Liz! says

    August 14th, 2011 at 7:20 pm

    Beautiful look Lilit! So weird, I just stumbled across your blog yesterday (and loved it!) and now here you are on MBB! Twilight Zone moment!

    Reply
    • Lilit - Makeup and Macaroons says

      August 15th, 2011 at 12:49 am

      He he he I’ve got the Twighlight Zone theme song in my head now!

      Reply
  13. Chris25 says

    August 14th, 2011 at 7:28 pm

    What a cool look!

    Reply
  14. Crystal says

    August 14th, 2011 at 7:46 pm

    This was a great post! I will definitely be trying this with different colors and seeing which ones work the best 🙂
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  15. cclarebear says

    August 14th, 2011 at 7:47 pm

    LILIT!!! Very impressed by your guest post.

    I rock an ombre-almost lip sometimes… I find a bright pink lipstick with an orange centre looks particularly cool.
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    • Lilit - Makeup and Macaroons says

      August 15th, 2011 at 12:48 am

      Clare, only you can rock bright pink with an orange centre and look cool! Totally need to try it!

      Reply
  16. Larie says

    August 14th, 2011 at 9:19 pm

    Fun! I can’t wait to try this.
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  17. Jenn says

    August 15th, 2011 at 12:44 am

    I love it! It gives the lips so much more dimension 🙂
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  18. Ling says

    August 15th, 2011 at 1:01 am

    WOW, never thought of ombre lips! Good on you, Lilit!!!!

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  19. Rin says

    August 15th, 2011 at 2:58 am

    Wow, such a great colour combo! What a neat idea.

    Reply
  20. Saumya says

    August 15th, 2011 at 3:41 am

    totally stunning .. :)very good post Lilit ..

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  21. Sarah S. says

    August 15th, 2011 at 7:37 am

    Awesome post, Lilit! ~fan of your blog for months now 🙂

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    • Lilit - Makeup and Macaroons says

      August 15th, 2011 at 2:19 pm

      Hi Sarah, nice to see you here!

      Reply
  22. Natasia says

    August 15th, 2011 at 8:52 am

    I love this look! I would never have thought of that on my own. I’m totally coveting the Australian brand.

    Reply
  23. Vintage says

    August 15th, 2011 at 9:18 am

    This is awesome! I love it Lilit 🙂

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  24. miléna says

    August 15th, 2011 at 10:06 am

    That is cute, but just so you know: ombré isn’t a french word. We have ombragé, but that was a totally different meaning, and ombrer but it’s a verb. Ombre is a noun but that means shadow, ombré doesn’t exist 😉

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    • Lilit - Makeup and Macaroons says

      August 15th, 2011 at 2:18 pm

      How interesting, thanks for the clarification! 🙂

      Reply
  25. miléna says

    August 15th, 2011 at 10:08 am

    The French word for “an effect with a gradual colour transition from light to dark” would be “dégradé de couleurs”. I know French vocabulary isn’t the point at all ;))

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  26. Nicole says

    August 15th, 2011 at 11:59 am

    Love your bright/awake eye look! What colors did you use?

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    • Lilit - Makeup and Macaroons says

      August 15th, 2011 at 2:17 pm

      Hi Nicole, I used inglot shine e/s #40 (dark purple) all over lid then MAC phloof (frosted white/cream) in the inner corner of my eyes and brow bone. Also instead of using pencil eyeliner I smudged a little bit of black e/s (some random one, Jordana perhaps) in the lash line.

      Reply
  27. Jackie says

    August 15th, 2011 at 6:02 pm

    Usually I hate tricks like this, but this really looks beautiful and like it would be easy to do and wear. Lovely and unique. 🙂

    Reply
  28. Freidra says

    August 17th, 2011 at 9:53 am

    Hmm, even with related lipsticks this stlil swerves dangerously close to dark lip liner and lighter lipstick. Still, your execution is very good.

    Reply
  29. artemis says

    August 18th, 2011 at 3:45 am

    hehe, i’ve done this with a light and a medium blue based pinks a while ago <3 it's pretty, looks good on you

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