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Make Your Lips Pop With This Oil Slick Makeup Hack

Make Your Lips Pop With This Oil Slick Makeup Hack

With the fall season right around the corner, it’s time to start re-evaluating your lip game. In typical cooler-temp fashion, dark and moody colors are absolutely killing it (read: totally dominating the runways and street-style stars alike), and you’ll want to add a bit of dark magic into your beauty routine stat. From the gorgeous vampy lip to matte black hues, there are a ton of looks to choose from if you want to satisfy your inner ’90s grunge girl. For the truly daring at heart, we bring you a standout look that checks all the throwback boxes — oil slick lips, which are making their way onto beauty blogger’s pouts thanks to their shiny, multi-layered effect that can range from sweet pastels to deep shades of navy and charcoal. While it might take a few tries to conquer, the effort is totally worth it. Need a new fall trend to get behind? Here are eight oil slick lips to try ASAP.


1. Blue and Black: Need a new look for GNO? Give this ultra-vampy lip a go the next time you’re going for sultry-meets-girly vibes.

2. Rainbow: Give your pout an extra bit of pizzazz with a rainbow-hued design. Outline your pucker with a hint of concealer to keep this out-of-this-world look in place.

3. Pastel: This Lisa Frank-approved pout is totally a conversation starter. Match it with a rainbow mani for an all-out chic look you can really get behind.

4. Ombre: Step outside your comfort zone by rocking a fierce, dramatic lip. Start from the outside of your lip and work your way in by layering different colors and blending with a small brush.

5. Unicorn: Embrace your inner mythical beast by letting your lips shine bright like a diamond. Keep your peepers bare for a flawless look you can pull off for any daytime occasion.

6. Glitter: Top your oil slick lips with a clear coat of glitter gloss for a more editorial feel. Whether you’re heading to a concert or hanging out with your BFFs, this eye-catching look will amplify the rest of your beauty game.

7. Holographic: Take your lip game to a whole new level by wearing this futuristic, holographic style. Line the inner part of your lips with a blue gloss to add dimension to the effect.

8. Alien Encounter: With Halloween right around the corner, this style is a must-try for holiday shenanigans. Pair it with a fierce cat eye for a super fab style that’s impossible to ignore.

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