Isn’t enjoying a sweet and icy Popsicle on a hot day and flaunting worn off, colour stained lips later, everyone’s best summer memory from childhood? Who knew this silly trick would become the biggest and ‘juiciest’ beauty trend of summer this year? Popsicle lips are the hottest trend this summer and everyone is crushing over this beautiful lip trend. Read on...

Popsicle lips—the trend everyone is talking about this summer

First spotted on fashion runways, this lip trend instantly took off and became a cult favourite. Matte or glossy, it looks equally amazing with both lipstick textures. And, you don’t have to fret about your lips shade fading off the edges through the day, cause that’s what the trend is all about!

Popsicle lips—the trend everyone is talking about this summer

Popsicle lips look insanely pretty with minimal makeup and dewy skin. If you’ve been eyeing this trend but are not sure how to pull it off, don’t worry! Here are four easy steps to achieving the trend. Pick a nude lip liner and a dark lipstick shade of your choice and let’s get started…

Popsicle lips—the trend everyone is talking about this summer

Step 1: Exfoliate your lips for plump and soft lips to begin with. Next, prep and moisturise your lips by applying a clear lip balm all over your lips so they are smooth and nourished.

Popsicle lips—the trend everyone is talking about this summer

Step 2: Take a nude lip liner closer to your skin tone like Lakmé Kareena Kapoor Khan Absolute Lip Definer – Rouge and line the lips. Define the cupids bow and corners with the lip liner, but do not cover or fill the entire lips with this shade.

Popsicle lips—the trend everyone is talking about this summer

Step 3: Pick Lakmé 9to5 Naturale Matte Sticks Lipstick in a nice summery shade such as a pink, orange or red and apply it on the inner part of the lips. Steer clear of filling it over the edges. 

Popsicle lips—the trend everyone is talking about this summer

Step 4: Blend the shade outwards, creating a worn off ombré effect. There, you have it! The perfect popsicle pout. 

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