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Last year, surges for ‘cherry cola lips’ absolutely soared across all platforms. The red-brown colorway naturally complemented the fall aesthetic, but its resurgence as we transition into summer is unexpected. Warm weather typically calls for minimal makeup and natural skin, but a statement lip can add a vibrant touch to your everyday look. Whether you pair it with a no-makeup look or a slightly smokey eye for a night out, it’s clear that cherry lips will continue to be a beauty trend throughout 2024. Let’s dive into how to achieve the perfect, fruity pout.
For a lip-centric look like this, it’s essential to start with hydrated lips. Dried, cracked skin can detract from your cherry lips aesthetic. Use a balm or a swipe of the cult-favorite Laneige Lip Mask to moisturize your lips. Next, use a dark brown lip liner to outline your lips, slightly overlining the cupid’s bow if desired. If you don’t have a brown lip liner, you can use an eyeliner as a substitute. Simply set the eyeliner with a matching eyeshadow to ensure it lasts for hours. Then, switch to a cherry red lip liner to fill in the lips, blending it into the previously applied brown liner for a seamless transition. Finally, top it off with a high-shine lip gloss with a pink or red tint for a luscious, cherry-inspired pout.
For a quick and easy way to achieve cherry lips on the go, we have a few product recommendations for a one-and-done application. The Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb in Fruit Snackz and the Summer Fridays Lip Butter in Cherry give you that berry effect in one simple swipe. Alternatively, you can try a stain like the classic Benefit Benetint, which provides lasting color coverage without the need for touch-ups.
