I admit that I, along with everyone else, have become a captive of the lip combo. No makeup look is truly complete without liner and gloss. It’s gotten to a point where I genuinely feel naked without my daily lip combo, and I know I’m not the only one. My day’s trajectory depends on whether I have the time to apply my lip combo that morning. Everywhere I look, I see someone sporting perfectly lined and glossed lips. Clearly, as a society, we have collectively agreed that lip combos are now standard practice. A truly universal enhancer, the right lip liner can be perfect for every skin tone, natural lip color, lip shape, you name it. There is no makeup look in which a lip combo can be considered unnecessary.
A dark lip combo with little to no makeup is an underrated look. The NYX Matte Lip Liner in “Club Hopper” (my personal favorite) is a beautifully unique purple-brown shade. With a shiny gloss layered on top, it is my go-to method for adding an air of chicness to any basic everyday outfit, consisting of baggy jeans, a minimalist tank, a messy bun, and a pair of glasses. This underrated combo maintains a sense of effortlessness thanks to the subdued nature of the rest of the outfit. A deeper hue may be bold, but you can rest assured that when you walk into a room, all eyes will gravitate towards your lips. Once I start getting braver within the realm of lip colors, I also plan on experimenting with red tones.
Though I revel in a dark lip from time to time, I tend to gravitate toward cool-toned browns. Lately, the NYX Lip Liner in the shade “Brown” has been my go-to. My trusty pencil is nearly worn down to the nub at the rate I’ve used it–which is often. It has graduated to a permanent member of my makeup routine. In fact, I don’t remember the last time I applied makeup without it. To top it off, I pair it with the Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb in“Hot Chocolit” which blends seamlessly with the lip liner and my natural lip color. Imagine liner and gloss as two peas in a pod: these products were made for each other.
Among the iconic 90s trends resurfacing over the past few years, lip liner has proven to be no exception. A well-chosen lip combo serves as a timeless tool for adding dimension to the face and enhancing your natural lips. With endless variations of colors to choose from, there is a lip combo for everyone. Although they’re currently at peak trendiness, I think it’s safe to say it’s no fad. Consider this an official declaration: the lip combo is here to stay.
About Olivia Marujo
Olivia Marujo is a sophomore from Boston majoring in Marketing. She enjoys all aspects of fashion, and in her free time she loves to thrift and hunt for the best Depop finds!
Olivia Marujo is a sophomore from Boston majoring in Marketing. She enjoys all aspects of fashion, and in her free time she loves to thrift and hunt for the best Depop finds!
