How to Get the 'Juicy Lips' Makeup Trend Loved by Your Favourite K-pop Idols
You’ll often spot celebrities like Jang Won-young, IU, and Suzy Bae showcasing this irresistible lip look and we're showing you how!
Since last year, Korean beauty enthusiasts have been captivated by the allure of dewy makeup. From luminous foundations to glossy lips, this trend evokes a fresh, youthful glow that has taken the beauty world by storm. Among these, the "juicy lips" look has emerged as the standout trend of 2024.
You’ll often spot celebrities like Jang Won-young, IU, and Suzy Bae showcasing this irresistible lip look—effortlessly glossy, chic, and brimming with natural radiance. The secret to its charm lies in the perfect balance of a subtle sheen and light colour, a combination that has captivated women everywhere.
Unlike matte lipsticks, liquid glosses offer a delightful burst of moisture and shine, making them a go-to for those with dry or thin lips. The result? Lips that feel irresistibly plump and hydrated, with a soft, youthful allure. Best of all, the lip-plumping effect remains understated yet impactful.
How to Achieve the Look
Step 1: Neutralise Your Lip Colour
Begin by using a makeup sponge to dab a thin layer of foundation onto your lips. This creates a blank canvas for the colour.
Step 2: Define Your Lips
Starting at the center of your philtrum, trace the natural outline of your lips with a lip liner. Extend the line outward, especially along the lower lip, to enhance fullness. Blend the line gently with your fingertips for a seamless finish. (Tip: Pursing your lips can help with application.)
Step 3: Apply a Base Colour
Layer on a matte lip gloss for your base colour, applying it evenly across your lips. (Tip: Use your fingertips to gently press the color into your lips for an even application.)
Step 4: Add Depth
Take a slightly darker shade and concentrate it in the center of your lips. Blend it outward using your fingers to create depth. Add an extra touch to the lower lip, then tap the top of your lips lightly to blend. (Tip: Purse your lips for easier blending.)
Step 5: Final Touches
To complete the look, lightly dab a clear gloss onto the center, corners, and middle of your lower lip, adding that signature juicy shine.
Many new lip products from top beauty brands are embracing this glossy, hydrating trend. If you're searching for a new addition to your makeup bag, take a look at some of the latest recommendations below!
An ultra glossy formula in a convenient bullet form makes for easy touch-ups throughout the day and this one from Fenty Beauty imparts jelly-like, translucent pigment for a plump pout. The buttery smooth formula is packed with Squalane, Kiwi Oil, Vitamin E, and Shea Moisture that locks in moisture for up to 8 hours and leaves lips looking plump and feeling nourished. Available in 10 flattering shades including the iconic 'Fenty Glow'.
Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Stix High-Shine Gloss Stick, S$39
This viral lip treatment has been everyone's obsession and it is now available to purchase in Singapore officially. The reason for its virality goes beyond just the Hailey Bieber factor but also its plush and glossy formula that not only fills out lip lines but also imparting a sheer wash of colour to give life to your lips. Great for touchups and easy to tuck into your pocket, this one plumps your lips by treating them.
RHODE Peptide Lip Tint, S$64, Zalora
This lip plumper gives an incredibly glass-like shine with a creamy, gel-like formula that coats the lips. A little goes a long way as this gloss has surprising pigmentation and it does tingle to plump out any lip lines. Zero stickiness and a tenancious texture also means that it keeps its shine for longer, making it a great choice if you want your glosses to hang around.
Charlotte Tilbury Big Lip Plumpgasm, S$55, Sephora
Beloved by so many glosssy lip lovers and for good reason! This tinted lip oil packs a punch in pigment while delivering a glossy shine that's extremely flattering. With more of a gel-oil formula, it coats the lips and tints them evenly for a long-lasting lip look, even after the shine has gone away. Though reapplication is really delightful it not only reinvigorates shine, but also builds bolder pigment for a fuss-free and long-lasting lip.
Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Tinted Lip Oil, S$33, Sephora
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