3 Fall 2023 Lipstick Trends | Tutorials

 

Hey Makeup Lovers!

 Today I’m doing another fall 2023 makeup trend for you. Or should I say trends?

There are actually three lipstick looks that are huge for this fall.

They are varying levels of difficulty. But don’t worry, I break each one down for you so you can totally slay whatever lipstick look you like.😎

First of all, red or crimson lips are major this fall. 

They kind of always are (much to my delight, I’m a big red lipstick fan if ya couldn’t tell), but red is very much in style this fall.

The lipstick looks you will be able to achieve after reading this post (and/or watching my video) are: 

1.“Worn-In” Lipstick

2. Blinged Out/Bejeweled Lipstick

3. Bold Ombre Lipstick

 

So get your red lipsticks ready and get set to create some fun, trending lips!

 

 

You can watch my video tutorials here

Which Red is Right for Me?

There are many different answers to this question. And if you Google it you can find a plethora of suggestions based on your skin tone, hair color, etc. 

Great advice. 

But the real answer is: whatever red you like! 

If there is a shade that makes you feel incredibly beautiful and confident, wear it!

Don’t let beauty “rules” dent your confidence. 

If you haven't found a red lipstick you love and are still looking, a good basic guideline is to look at your skin’s undertones (cool, warm, neutral) and go for red shades with the same ones.

Lipstick VS. Liquid Lipstick

Good debate.

The difference between the two?

Traditional lipstick is a solid crayon-like, well, stick. You apply it by gently rubbing it across your lips.

Liquid lipstick is a liquid pigment that requires a little more precision when gliding it along your lips with an applicator or brush.

 

Which is better? 

It totally depends on what you’re most comfortable using or what type of lip effect you’re trying to create.

For example:

For my “Worn-In” lipstick look I used a regular crayon lipstick. 

It was perfect for smudging. 

Liquid lipstick typically dries matte or patent, so it wouldn’t look ideal for a worn-in, blotted effect.

 

For my Blinged Out/Bejeweled lipstick look I also used a traditional lipstick. 

However, liquid lipstick would work just as well, if not better in getting the gems to stick.

 

For my Bold Ombre Lipstick look I used liquid lipsticks. 

They gave me more precision and the ability to trace the lip line. 

Alternatively, you could use a lip liner, but I think the easiest way to go for this bold ombre effect is with liquid lipsticks.

Enough Chatting, How do I Create These Fall Lipstick Looks?

Scroll on for tutorials of my three lipstick looks!

You also can catch my video tutorial here

Lipstick Look #1 “Worn-In” Lipstick

1.  Basic Red Lipstick: To start, you really just want to rough out the shape of your lips. 

Lightly fill in your lips as you go, don’t worry about being too precise. 

Don’t apply too much lipstick.

2. Use Your Finger & Smudge: Next, use your finger to rub and smudge the lipstick around your lips. And that will pretty much finish off this look. Really simple and easy to achieve.

And these steps will give us...

Our "Worn-In" Lipstick look!

Really quick and simple to create. 

It's like a blotted lipstick look. Or a I-forgot-to-reapply-my lipstick-look 😅

"Worn-In" lipstick is perfect for everyday looks because it isn't too over the top and can be created in about two minutes. With minimal effort you can have trending fall lips!

 Traditional lipstick is your best bet to create this trend. 

Liquid lipstick would be sticky and a bit of a mess.

The only product I used for my "Worn-In" Lipstick is Colourpop's Lippie Stix in Trust Me.

Lipstick Look #2 Blinged Out/Bejeweled Lipstick

1.  Coat Lips with Red Lipstick: Cover lips with red lipstick. 

We want the lips more saturated in color than our first look.

I used the same lip crayon as I did for my “Worn-In” lipstick, a liquid lipstick would work fine as well.

2. Apply Red Gems to Lips: Take several self-adhesive, rounded red rhinestone face gems (I got mine from Amazon) and stick them onto your bottom lip using tweezers and light pressure.

I tried just pressing them on with my fingers, but it messed up my lipstick a bit.

I placed about 11 gems of varying smaller and larger sizes along my lower lip.

And the final result was...

Blinged Out/Bejeweled Lipstick!

You can totally add more gems for a fuller jeweled look.

Or just use one in the center of your top or bottom lip for extra drama.

I was very aware that these gems were on my lips and mildly concerned about swallowing one 😂

Definitely not an everyday, running to the store look. You can't really eat or drink with them on.

But, how gorgeous for a party or upscale event where drama and fashion are job one.

Removing the gems is pretty easy, you just pull and they pop off.

I wouldn't recommend reusing the gems, one because of sanitary concerns, two I don't think they would stick as well.

This bejeweled lipstick is fun to create, but it does take a little extra time to apply all the gems.

The two products I used for my Blinged Out/Bejeweled lips:

Colourpop: Lippie Stix in Trust Me

Teenitor: Face Gems Self Adhesive Face Rhinestones

Lipstick Look #3 Ombre Lipstick

1. Red Liquid Lipstick: Start by coating lips with a red liquid lipstick.

Note: I loved NYX Liquid Suede lipsticks, but in a true lipstick travesty they have been discontinued (Come on, NYX!). Their "replacement" is alright but in my opinion inferior.

But an equally affordable dupe for their now discontinued red shade Kitten Heels is Colourpop Ultra Matte Lip in Clock Out.

2. Dark Purple Liquid Lipstick Line: Using a deep purple liquid lipstick trace along your lip line.

Drag some of the purple lipstick towards the center of your lips with your finger to start blending into the red. Don't worry if you get too much purple in the center, you can always add more red.

Dupe: For NYX Liquid Suede in Subversive Socialite, try Sephora Cream Lip Stain Liquid Lipstick in 52 Dark Purple.

3. Concealer Clean Up: On a small brush take a concealer that matches your skin tone and clean up any excessive lip color that has escaped you lip line.

I also used a powder foundation on a triangle sponge to set the concealer.

Put it all together and you get...

A Bold Ombre Lipstick look!

I couldn't stop laughing at myself throughout putting this look together. 

First it looked like I painted on a mustache, then like I was some sad clown.

This picture is my attempt at not laughing 😂

Tip: Control your laughter until the lipstick dries or it will end up drying with a slight smudge in the upper corner like mine 😅

Very bold, dramatic lips. Perfect for a party or night out

It does take a bit more time to create this lipstick look than the other two so allow yourself the time and don't rush (or laugh!)

And in an ideal situation you wouldn't be applying three lipsticks back to back.

But either way, show your lips some love at the end of the day with some lip scrub and follow up with a good moisturizing balm.

Products I used for my Bold Ombre Lipstick look:

NYX: Liquid Suede Cream Lipstick in Kitten Heels

NYX: Liquid Suede Cream Lipstick in Subversive Socialite

Maybelline: Fit Me Concealer in Ivory

MAC: Studio Fix Powder in NW10

Again, you can watch my video tutorials here

That's a wrap on these three lipstick trends for fall.

If you liked this post you will also enjoy my Color Blocked Eyeshadow Tutorial Fall

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Kansas City Chiefs | Inspired Makeup Tutorial

UPDATED for 2024

Hey there, makeup and football fans!

In honor of Super Bowl LVIII (58) today I'm doing a Kansas City Chiefs inspired makeup tutorial.

I have a brand new San Francisco 49ers tutorial coming too so stay tuned for that. 

I have mixed emotions about KC. 

They knocked my Buffalo Bills out of contention a week ago😞

But I'm a fan of Taylor Swift's music so...

There is no "Bad Blood" here 😉

And just you wait for next season (Don't Stop Bill-ievin' 😁)

I originally posted this tutorial last year when the Kansas City Chiefs were in Super Bowl LVII.

But, I've updated a few things and added duplicates for products that have since been discontinued.

Kansas City Chiefs colors are primarily red and yellow-gold with some white accents.

I went searching for a yellow eyeliner (not something I typically have in my makeup kit) and found a pretty decent option (although it broke when I used it 😅).

You can watch my video tutorial here

How to Create a Kansas City Chiefs Inspired Makeup Look

1. Matte Red Eyeshadow: Not a go-to shade for most, but it is absolutely essential for this look.

Take the shadow and layer it on eyelids, building color to get a nice opaque red.

Cover the lids stopping right at the crease and rounding the shadow as you meet the crease. 

I used NYX Primal Colors in Hot Red which is the best red eyeshadow I have ever used. I'm so disappointed that NYX discontinued this color.

You can get a pretty close shade in their Ultimate Edit Petite Shadow Palette in Phoenix (50% off right now on their website). 

Also, MAC Cosmetics Powder Kiss Eyeshadow in Werk, Werk, Werk is very similar.

2. Yellow-Gold Eyeliner: Next we need a yellow/gold eyeliner. I ran the liner across my upper lash line a few times until I got the color I wanted. 

Wing the liner out just a little bit. Also take the liner into the inner corners of the eyes.

I used Colourpop Crème Gel Liner in Toucan Do It. 

It broke as I was using it. I thought maybe I was applying too much pressure on the eyeliner so I pressed lighter. A few minutes later it broke again.

I've never had a liner break while I was using it before.

I have Colourpop's Crème Gel Liner in Swerve, a black shade, and have used it many times without any breakage.

Maybe the pigments that give this one the yellow shade are softer?

Whatever the case, if you use this yellow liner be aware that it could break.

3. White Eyeliner & Eyeshadow: Take a white eyeliner pencil and run it along the lower water line of the eye.

Then use a matte white eyeshadow and trace it through the lower lash line.

Use the same white shade on the brow bone to give a nice highlight and add that pop of white.

I used a white eyeliner pencil from N.Y.C. Color Cosmetics. It has since been discontinued.

But, NYX Slim Eye Pencil in White is a nice alternative.

The eyeshadow I used is 'Glitch' from Urban Decay's Wired pressed pigment palette.

If you don't have that palette Sephora Collection Sephora Colorful® Eyeshadow in Let it Snow is a lovely matte white shade.

     

4. Mascara + Highlighter & Blush: Give the eye makeup a dramatic contrast with a black volumizing mascara on the top and bottom lashes. 

Then use a shimmery white highlighter on the top of the cheek bones and on the high points of the face.

I used the red eyeshadow as a blush and blended it into the apples of the cheeks for a subtle flush.

5. Red Liquid Lipstick: With a liquid lipstick trace around your lip line, like a liner, and then fill in the rest of the lips with the glossy red lipstick.

I used NYX Xtreme Lip Cream in Absolute Red which has been discontinued also (come on, NYX!)

But Colourpop's Fresh Kiss Glossy Lip Stain in Big Apple is very close.

And finally we have...

Our Kansas City Chiefs inspired makeup look!

Red is definitely the main color in this makeup look. Eyeshadow, lips and accented by the gold and white.

I considered purchasing a white mascara but that seemed like it might be overkill (because this look is so subtle? 😄).

You could always add a little gold shimmer or loose glitter as a topper for the lipstick.

Products I used to create this Kansas City Chiefs inspired makeup look:

NYX: Primal Colors in Hot Red

Tru Rituals: Dual Ended Eyeshadow Brush

Colourpop: Crème Gel Liner in Toucan Do It

N.Y.C Color Cosmetics: White Eyeliner Pencil

Urban Decay: Pressed Pigment in Glitch

Estate Cosmetics: EEL03 - Eye Liner Brush

Costal Scents: Ipsy Pearl Limited Edition Medium Shadow Brush

Jazmine Beauty: Luxe Lash Volumizing Mascara

Tarte: Double Duty Beauty™ Shape Tape™ Concealer in N12 Fair Neutral

NYX: Highlight & Contour Pro Palette

Beau Gâchis: Illuminator (Highlighting Brush)

YC Collection: Y02 Glow Brush

NYX: Xtreme Lip Cream in Absolute Red

Again, you can see my video tutorial here

Thanks so much for checking out my Kansas City Chiefs post.

I hope you enjoy game day!🏈

And stay tuned for my San Francisco 49ers inspired tutorial coming soon!

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Esme | The Slippery Slope: Part 2 | A Series of Unfortunate Events | Makeup

Dear Reader,

You have obviously clicked on this posted by mistake, because there is nothing but misery and horror contained in the words and pictures of this makeup tutorial of A Series of Unfortunate Events characters. 

You would be much better off closing this window and finding a more pleasant and happy blog post to read.

(Paraphrased from my memory of the back cover of every Lemony Snicket book).

We are finally on to Part 2 of Esme's Slippery Slope makeup.

ICYMI you can catch Part 1 here 

Now we're on to Esme's "fashion on fire" makeup.

(Picture via my Netflix account. Lucy Punch as Esme Squalor from A Series of Unfortunate Events S3 E2 The Slippery Slope: Part 2)

Gold, glitter, red eyeshadow and lipstick are the main components of this devastatingly evil Esme look.

"It's not fire. It's fashion" -- Violet Baudelaire

If you would prefer to experience misfortune in video form, you can watch my video tutorial here

What You Will Need

1. Matte Brown Eyeshadow: Trace a warm, matte brown shadow through the crease of the eye, from the outside corner all the way through to the inner corner.

2. Red Eyeshadow (or pigment) & Blending Brush: Take a red shadow and blend it onto the outer half of the eyelid. Blend and build color as you go until you reach a nice opaque.

3. Gold Metallic Eyeshadow: Place a shimmery metallic gold shadow on the remaining portion of the lid and into the inner corner of the eye.

4. White Shimmer Shadow, Black Liquid Liner & White Eyeliner: Apply a white shimmer eyeshadow to the brow bone for a highlighter effect.

Line top lash line with a black liquid liner pen and wing it out just slightly.

 And run a white eyeliner pencil along the lower water line of the eye.

5. Black Eyeshadow,  Lengthening Mascara, Glitter Shadow & Lashes: Run a matte black shadow along the lower lash line.

 Use a lengthening mascara on the top and bottom lashes. 

Take your middle finger and use it to add some red & gold glitter shadow to the lids and inner corners (for the gold). 

Then apply false lashes, no Esme look is complete without them. Also, put some gold glitter or shadow on the outer tips of the false lashes.

6. Light Brown Contour Shade, Bright White Highlighter, Red Blush: Run contour shade under  cheekbones, starting near the middle of your ear and stop about half way across your cheek (see video) and blend.

 Take a frosty highlighter and hit the top of your cheeks, forehead, and down your nose.

Take a small amount of the red pigment or eyeshadow and blend it into the apples of your cheeks.

7. Warm Red Lipstick: To complete Esme's makeup, add lipstick in a warm red shade.

Which brings us to...

Our finished product: Esme on Mount Fraught terrorizing the Baudelaire orphans.

The slight hint of gold on the outer tips of the lashes gives the look a nice touch of "in" influence 😉

The frosty highlighter on the brow bone and tops of the cheeks tie in the theme of snow capped mountain tops nicely 🏔

Minus the fluffy orange hat and braided pigtails, we have come pretty close to Esme's look in part two of The Slippery Slope.

Again, if you want more of a comprehensive explanation of this post of misery, you can check out my video tutorial here

Products I Used For Esme's Makeup Look:

Almay: Truly Lasting Color Liquid Makeup in Ivory
Urban Decay: Knockout Eyeshadow
NYX: Primal Colors in Hot Red
Elizabeth Mott: Blending Brush
Urban Decay: Twisted Eyeshadow
Urban Decay: Polyester Bride Eyeshadow
Coastal Scents: Ipsy Pearl Medium Shadow Brush
Doucce: Fierce And Fine Graphic Pen in Black
N.Y.C Color Cosmetics: White Eyeliner Pencil
Urban Decay: Clash Eyeshadow
Benefit Cosmetics: BADgal BANG! Volumizing Mascara
E.L.F.: Dramatic Lash Kit
Too Faced: Eyeshadow in Oh, It’s On!
Too Faced: Eyeshadow in Work It
Sonia Kashuk: Small Eyeshadow Brush No.7
Sally Girl: Sparkle Effects Loose Glitter in Gold
NYX: Highlight & Contour Pro Palette
Beaute Basics: C405 Contour Blush Brush
Beau Gachis: Illuminator (Highlighting Brush)
Glamour Dolls: Lisa Frank Angled Blush Brush
Revlon: Ultra HD Lipstick in Gladiolus

I appreciate you checking out my Unfortunate post.

If you've read this far you are clearly a fan of despair, why not subscribe to my blog via email so you won't miss one piece of misery 😁

And if you're interested in more misfortune, check out my other ASOUE posts:

Violet Baudelaire (Season 1)

Jacquelyn Scieszka

Olivia Caliban

Esme Squalor Part 1

Esme Squalor Part 2

Officer Luciana

Hostile Hospital Esme

Carnivorous Carnival Esme

Madame Lulu

Kit Snicket 

Esme Squalor The Slippery Slope Part 1

Violet Baudelaire (Season 3)

Thanks again for sharing this miserable time with me

With all due respect,

Ultima Beauty 

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