Go for bold! Jade Kisnorbo’s berry lips tutorial
This rich jewel tone commands attention and adds a dash of glam. Watch Jade Kisnorbo’s guide on how to apply a berry nice lip.
A berry lip is a rich, bold choice that has the power to transform the way you look with a simple swipe of lipstick.
Dramatic but versatile, this jewel tone may even help lift your spirits.
“Berry lips can be a great mood booster,” The House of Wellness beauty guru Jade Kisnorbo says.
“What I love about the shade itself is that there’s a berry tone out there for everyone.
“It’s a universally flattering beauty trend, and the look helps to inject some life and colour back into our appearance, especially in the cooler months when we’re wearing a lot of black and dark neutrals, and our skin and hair are more prone to dullness.”
How to choose the right berry lip hue
According to Jade, finding a flattering berry lip colour should be approached in the same way you shop for a classic red lip shade.
“You’ll want to consider your colouring and the overall undertone of your skin – do you lean cool or warm, olive or neutral?” Jade suggests.
A blue-based berry tone is best for those with cooler skin and has the added benefit of making your teeth appear whiter, whereas a red-based berry tends to be more flattering on warmer undertones.
Olive skin is unique in the sense that it has a slightly green undertone and for this reason, people with an olive complexion should opt for a plum shade instead.
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How to create berry lips
Once you’ve found a shade you like, there are three steps you ideally need to take to create the perfect berry lip:
1. Prep and hydrate
“Much like skin should be adequately prepped and hydrated before applying base foundation, a similar approach should be adopted for your lips,” Jade says.
Lips are very delicate, and prone to dehydration and being exposed to environmental factors, especially in the cooler months, but lightly exfoliating your lips and applying a lip treatment or nourishing balm can help to offset this and ensure a smooth application of your lip products.
2. Apply a lip liner
After hydrating, use a lip liner to create a crisp look.
“Lip liner is particularly important if you’re working with bright shades and creating a statement lip,” Jade says.
For a very defined statement lip, she recommends using a lip liner that is two to three shades darker than your lip product.
3. Add berry lip colour
Next, fill in the lip with your favourite berry lip shade.
“Once you’ve applied your chosen lip product, go over your lip line with a concealer brush and a small amount of concealer to clean up the area and ensure a crisp, flawless finish,” Jade says.
Jade Kisnorbo’s pick of lip products to create berry lips
- Flower Petal Pout Lip Color Rouge Berry
- Nude by Nature Moisture Shine Lipstick 09 Rosewood
- MCoBeauty Lip Oil Hydrating Treatment
- Revlon Colorstay Lipliner in Wines
- Flower Perfect Pout Sculpting Lip Liner in Berry
Written by Charlotte Brundrett.
