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When most people think bold lip, they go straight to classic red. But the runways have other ideas this fall. Chocolate brown lips are becoming the high-fashion world’s most unexpected obsession – and despite their avant-garde associations, they’re far more wearable than they appear. Fall makes the perfect case for them. The season naturally pulls us toward deeper, moodier hues anyway, which means chocolate brown doesn’t read as a statement so much as a logical next step in your makeup evolution. If you’ve been looking for a reason to experiment beyond your usual lip rotation, this is it. Keep scrolling for everything you need to get the richest color payoff possible.
Prep
As part of your skincare routine, gently exfoliate your lips with a scrub to remove excess dead skin and create a smooth base for your lip products. Follow up with a nourishing balm and let it hydrate your pout while you finish the rest of your makeup. When it’s finally time to complete the look, gently blot away the residual balm. Then, use a makeup sponge to lightly apply concealer or foundation over your lips, muting your natural lip color so the chocolate shade can really pop.
Chocolate Brown Lips
Depending on the vibe you’re going for, you can either opt for a contrasting lip liner or a solid wash of cocoa. Either way, start by outlining your lips with a dark brown liner, slightly overlining your natural shape if desired. Using a lip brush, blend the edges inward to soften the look ever so slightly. Fill in the center of your lips with a slightly sheer gloss if you want to maintain the contrast between the liner and lipstick, or opt for a deep chocolate brown shade for a more classic, fully filled-in pout. Blot away excess product with a tissue to help prevent smudging and keep the color in tact.
Whether you pair it with a natural eye or a smoky one, chocolate brown lips are the perfect autumnal finishing touch.
@musthavesxt There’s some chocolate left on your lips… I can’t describe how much I’m in love with dark brown chocolate lipsticks so I had to show you my favorites 🤤🤎 #brownlipstick #darklips #lipcombo
