Korean beauty trends have this amazing way of making everything look effortless and natural. Instead of the sharp, defined lip lines we’re used to seeing, this technique called “Blurred Lips” creates soft, dreamy lips that look like you were born with naturally plump pout.
The blurred lip trend focuses on creating the illusion of volume through clever color placement and strategic blending.
Your Step-by-Step Guide to Blurred Lips
Getting Your Lips Ready
Before diving into any lip look, you’ve got to start with a clean canvas. Grab a gentle lip scrub and give your lips a light massage. If you don’t have a scrub handy, a soft toothbrush works just as well.
After scrubbing away any dead skin, slather on your favorite lip balm and let it soak in for a few minutes. This prep step is absolutely crucial because smooth, hydrated lips will help the blurred effect look seamless and natural.
Creating the Blur Effect
Instead of defining your lip line like we usually do, we’re going to soften it completely. Take a tiny amount of concealer (and I mean tiny – less is definitely more here) and gently dab it around the edges of your natural lip line.
You’re basically erasing the sharp border between your lips and skin. If you’ve already done your foundation, you can use that instead by patting it onto your lips with a makeup sponge or brush.
The goal is to make your lip edges look soft and undefined, so blend everything out with your finger until there’s no harsh line anywhere.
Adding That Perfect Pop of Color
Instead of applying lipstick all over like usual, you’re going to place just a small drop of color right in the center of both your upper and lower lips.
Look for lip tints, sheer lipsticks, or moisturizing lip products in shades that are close to your natural lip color but with a bit more oomph.
Once you’ve placed that tiny dot of color in the center, use your finger to blend it outward toward the edges. The color should gradually fade as it reaches the blurred edges you created earlier. This creates that beautiful gradient effect that makes your lips look naturally fuller.
Blending It All
The final step is totally optional, but I love doing it because it helps everything stay put longer. If you want your blurred lips to last through your morning coffee and lunch, lightly dust some translucent powder around the outer edges of your lips using a small, fluffy brush.
For an extra touch of dimension, you can dab a tiny bit of powder blush in the same color family right in the center where you applied your lip color. This adds depth and makes the fullness effect even more convincing.
If you’re feeling fancy, finish with the tiniest amount of clear gloss right in the center of your lips – but seriously, go easy here. Too much gloss will mess up all that beautiful blurring you just created.
