How to Pull Off the Blurred Lipstick Trend IRL

You can thank/blame Kylie Jenner because, for the last few seasons, the desired lipstick look has been a matte, pigmented pout with an overlined finish. And said line had to be applied with the sharpest of lip pencils for an extremely precise edge. (A wobbly line wasn’t going to cut it here.) While crisp lipstick looks have been…

How to Pull Off the Blurred Lipstick Trend IRL

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Forget every lipstick rule and let some of that red lipstick go outside the lip line. It's romantic, plus it makes lips look bigger.
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You won't need lip liner to create a pretty lived-in look like this.
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This is Popsicle mouth at its best. The pink lip color has been applied just where the mouth opens so it looks like a fruity frozen treat was just eaten.
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This is how we wish our lips would look after a glass (or two) of red. The subtle look features a dark center and lighter edges for a pretty blurred finish.
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A blurred lipstick finish can work with any color but bolder shades have more of an impact. Just see this hazy burgundy look for proof.
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Feeling bold? Take a cue from the Preen Fall 2017 show and try a messy burgundy lip with plenty of gloss. Just apply the lip products and let them go wherever they please.
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Blugirl had us thinking tangerine dreams with this monochromatic makeup look. The glossy orange eye is undoubtedly the focal point, but it's hard to ignore the smudge of glossy orange on the top lip.
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Dial down the intensity of a bold shade by applying it like a lip stain. If the color is still too intense, smudge it with your fingers. Then blend it some more for good measure.
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Combine an ombre finish with a blurred one for a unique look. Apply a dark lipstick to the very center of the mouth and gently feather the color out.
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A lot of blurred lipstick looks soften at the edges of the lips, but this is a playful variation. Makeup artists at the Elisabetta Franchi Spring 2018 show concentrated the color on the very center of the lips.
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Not quite ready to extend the color beyond the lip line? Keep the berry shade on lips, but soften the perimeter with a cotton bud or brush for the hazy finish.
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Thanks to Preen, smudged lipstick isn't as much of a faux pas as it was before. Recreate this "post-kiss" look by applying a vivid coral-red lipstick to your pout, then blend it out in all directions.
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Put down those lip brushes and apply lipstick with your finger for a pretty, lived-in effect like this. Don't worry if it fades out at the edges, it's supposed to.
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Play with soft-focus lipstick some more by focusing the blurred edges on a specific area. The Nicopanda Spring 2018 show drew attention to the corners of the mouth with the messy red lipstick.