Although metallic lips have been in for quite a while, it is only of late that they’ve gotten super popular on this side of the world. Priyanka Chopra and Bhumi Pednekar have sported the lip trend pretty often, and made it look bomb.com.
Now, I know you’re wondering if it is worth investing in a metallic lipstick that is not only expensive, but also a total waste for a routine girl who sticks to her nudes on the daily. But if you are tempted to dip your toes in this metallic lipstick trend without the commitment of actually investing in one, then this story is for you.
This brilliant hack will help you convert any matte lip colour metallic. Read on to find out how it’s done.
The hack
You will need:
Your favourite matte lipstick
Lip liner
Metallic eyeshadow (the lighter the shade, the better it will look)
How to:
Step 01: You need healthy, super moisturised lips because this look is going to draw everyone’s attention to your pout. If your lips are dry and cracked, that will stand out even more with this metallic finish.
Step 02: Line your lips using a lip liner. Ensure that the shade of the lip liner is similar to the shade of your lipstick for a seamless application.
Step 03: Apply two even coats of any matte lipstick of your choice.
Step 04: Using your ring finger, apply a little bit of the metallic eyeshadow all over your lips, especially to the centre to give it a beautiful sheen, just like an OG metallic lippie!
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Written by Urvi Dalal on Nov 05, 2019