
One of next season's hottest trends is ultrashiny, patent-looking lips. We've seen it on the runways of Baby Phat, Gareth Pugh [1], and Inbar Spector [2]. This glossy, opaque lip is bold, shimmer-free and requires both lipstick and gloss to create. For step-by-step directions on how you can attain this an undeniably sexy wet look, .
- STEP 1: Begin by applying a rich, shimmer-free lipstick as a base coat. Apply it evenly with a lip brush [3], making sure to carefully fill in the edges.
- STEP 2: Next, use your thickest and gooiest lip gloss (like these [4]) and apply it over your lipstick, again using a brush. You'll want to put on enough so that it feels like it's about to drip off your lower lips. If you're looking for suggestions, the new Shine Hard Core Gloss [5] range from Lipstick Queen [6] is fabulous for this kind of effect.
- STEP 3: Remember to keep your lipstick and especially your gloss handy for frequent touch-ups. Patent lips are fun and glamorous, but they're anything but low maintenance.
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