If you know me, you know I am a lipstick hoarder. If I like a shade, I will make sure I have it in every formula, so my makeup vanity holds space for the same chocolate brown in liquid matte, gloss, oil, and bullet. There isn’t a lip combo that you can’t re-create if you raid my closet. But every now and then, I’m bored with my own go-to lip combos and look for inspiration on everyone’s favourite doomscrolling platform.
Today I was scouring through some of my favourite celebrities’ Instagram feeds, and these lip combos intrigued me. Although they are not revolutionary or looks that have never been done before, they certainly are a great reminder that classic lip combos never go out of style for a reason. These 5 lip combos can be recreated with just three lip products each for that flawless, oh-so-glam look that calls for some attention ASAP.
So, what’s the wait? Let’s look at some lips, shall we!
Keep It Subtle Like Sharaddha
Shraddha Kapoor is known for her oh-so-simple makeup looks and lip combos, but they always hit it out of the park, even though they look so easy. The secret? Perfectly prepped lips followed by the right shade of lip liner and lipstick combo. Here are the three products you need to get those juicy yet au naturale lips like Shraddha Kapoor.
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Kriti Sharp Pout Lines
Unlike bold reds and dusky browns, nudes need to be applied perfectly. Since they are so close to your skin tone, you need to define them so they stand out. Take inspiration from Kriti’s sharp pout, where her lips look super defined and bold. The trick to getting a well-defined lip is to apply concealer around the lips to brighten and even out the skin around the lips to make the pigment on your puckers appear deeper.
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Rasha’s Oh-So-Bold Puckers
It’s yo’ girl Rasha, the face of Nykaa Cosmetics, and a very apt face to bring out the colours, the glitter, and the glam. Recreate this bold red lip look with the right lip prep and product that stays, no matter the number of coffees you sip or croissants you bite into. With the new festive edit of Nykaa Cosmetics launched, it’s the perfect time to recreate this lip look.
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Karisma’s Timeless Lip Look
Karisma Kapoor's lip looks have always been iconic. For decades, she has been rocking versions of glossy browns and every time she hits it out of the park. If you want a colour that’s timeless, classic, fail-proof, make this brownish nude combo your go-to.
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Sanya’s Mauve-y Element
An underrated colour for ethnic Indian wear is mauve. Nudes look great with western wear, browns, and reds look amazing with everyday outfits, but mauve is the sweet spot for when you need something that’s not over-the-top or too subtle. This look by Sanya faults her outfit, her makeup, and her overall vibe with any of the elements one-upping each other.
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Parting Thoughts
The right lip colour is more often than not the only accessory you need. So, when lips do so much pulling every look, why not put in a little more effort and pick the perfect shade, formulation, and finish to ace your look for every occasion? Get Ready With Nykaa, whether it is for the festive season, an outing with your friends, or just lazing around the house, and adorn that lip perfectly every time.
