How to contour your lips using these makeup artist-approved ‘lip flip' tricks
From injectable lip flips to filler, it seems like everyone is in the pursuit of fuller, more shapely lips. But did you know you can contour your lips using a simple lip pencil? The result might not be as permanent, but for those scared of needles, it's a great everyday option — and much cheaper than getting filler.Fuelled by the obsession with ‘Nina Park lips’ — the makeup artist known for creating a blurry semi-matte lip look that leaves stars like Margaret Qualley, Emma Stone and Greta Lee with lips that look luscious and just-kissed — the contoured lip look is easy, quick and affordable to achieve. This year, the trend is all about subtle volume, leaving behind sharp or extreme liner shades of years gone by. The result gives ‘just stepped out of the clinic’ fullness, but with your bank account intact. You're welcome!Below, we share our full guide with makeup artist hacks for getting the best pout of your life.Sleek MakeUp Locked Up Super Precise Lip Liner – Friend ZoneJump to reviewRead MoreAnd I don't plan on stopping.Compared to the 2010s, which focused on immaculate eyeshadow, sharp cheekbones and voluminous, meticulously symmetrical lips (think Kylie Jenner's lip kit era), the 2020s have moved in a softer direction that focuses on faded, soft-focus finishes, in line with clean, minimalist makeup movements — hello, Hailey Bieber! Launches from brands like Merit, Rhode and Refy confirm this: volume is good, but the key now is that it has to be balanced.
