5 TRENDING LIP LOOKS TO TRY

February 29, 2024 by Marc Sinclair
You could uncap your lipstick and swipe it on straight from the tube, but where’s the fun in that? With endless trend inspiration – from blurred lips to a 90s nudes lip look – here’s five lip looks to mix up your favourite M·A·Cximal Silky Matte Lipstick shade
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MACXIMAL SILKY MATTE LIPSTICK
£25.00
Our iconic Matte Lipstick is now bigger and better – with more colour, more comfort, more wear. The matte formula you know and love is upgraded to a silkier, smoother texture in pigment-rich hues – from iconic to new. Glide on for maxed-out colour with 12hr wear.
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BLURRED LIPS
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HOW TO GET THE TREND

Get an effortless lip look with concentrated colour in the centre and soft, blurred edges.

  1. Prep your lips just beyond your natural lip line using Prep + Prime Lip
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    Prep + Prime Lip Primer
    £22.00
    A colour-free lip primer that adds light moisture, smoothes and refines.
  2. Using two M·A·Cximal Silky Matte Lipstick
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    MACXIMAL SILKY MATTE LIPSTICK
    £25.00
    Our iconic Matte Lipstick is now bigger and better – with more colour, more comfort, more wear. The matte formula you know and love is upgraded to a silkier, smoother texture in pigment-rich hues – from iconic to new. Glide on for maxed-out colour with 12hr wear.
    shades, apply a bright shade like Chili to the centre of your lips and a neutral shade like Honeylove along the outer edges.
  3. Use a 217S Blending Brush
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    217S Blending Brush
    £21.00
    A brush for the shading or blending of powdery or creamy products.
    to blend and blur edges with your neutral shade.
  4. Intensify colour in the centre of lips, if desired.
OMBRÉ LIPS
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HOW TO GET THE TREND

Contour your lips with a deeper, rich Lip Pencil for a classic 90s nude lip look.

  1. Prep your lips with a layer of Prep + Prime Lip
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    Prep + Prime Lip Primer
    £22.00
    A colour-free lip primer that adds light moisture, smoothes and refines.
    and let it set.
  2. Line your lips using Lip Pencil
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    Lip Pencil
    £20.00
    An ultra-precise lip liner with a creamy formula in a wide range of shades, designed for shaping, lining or filing in lips.
    in Chestnut, then slightly fill in lips.
  3. Using a 242S Shader Brush
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    242S Shader Brush
    £21.00
    A firm brush shaped for the smooth, even application of powder or emollient products.
    to apply M·A·Cximal Silky Matte Lipstick
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    MACXIMAL SILKY MATTE LIPSTICK
    £25.00
    Our iconic Matte Lipstick is now bigger and better – with more colour, more comfort, more wear. The matte formula you know and love is upgraded to a silkier, smoother texture in pigment-rich hues – from iconic to new. Glide on for maxed-out colour with 12hr wear.
    in Café Mocha to the centre of your lips.
  4. Using the same brush, blend and blur the M·A·Cximal Silky Matte Lipstick and Lip Pencil for a seamless look.
BOLD LIPS
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HOW TO GET THE TREND

Accentuate your lips with a sharp, defined outline along your natural lip line.

  1. Prime your lips with a layer of Prep + Prime Lip
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    Prep + Prime Lip Primer
    £22.00
    A colour-free lip primer that adds light moisture, smoothes and refines.
    and let it set.
  2. Line your lips using Lip Pencil
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    Lip Pencil
    £20.00
    An ultra-precise lip liner with a creamy formula in a wide range of shades, designed for shaping, lining or filing in lips.
    in Cherry for sharp, defined edges.
  3. Smooth M·A·Cximal Silky Matte Lipstick
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    MACXIMAL SILKY MATTE LIPSTICK
    £16.00
    Our iconic Matte Lipstick is now bigger and better – with more colour, more comfort, more wear. The matte formula you know and love is upgraded to a silkier, smoother texture in pigment-rich hues – from iconic to new. Glide on for maxed-out colour with 12hr wear.
    in Ruby Woo overtop.
  4. Refine your lip shape with Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation
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    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation
    £35.00
    A one-step powder and foundation that gives skin an ultra-matte finish with medium-to-full buildable coverage that lasts for 12 hours, while controlling shine.
    and a 263S Small Angle Brush
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    263S Small Angle Brush
    £16.50
    A brush for lining or shaping the eye or eyebrow and firmly distributing colour.
    to clean around edges for a precise look.
BOW LIPS
SHOP BOW LIPS
HOW TO GET THE TREND

Enhance your cupid’s bow by overlining and defining your lips to get balanced fullness.

  1. Prime your lips just beyond your natural lip line with Prep + Prime Lip
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    Prep + Prime Lip Primer
    £22.00
    A colour-free lip primer that adds light moisture, smoothes and refines.
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  2. Using Lip Pencil
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    Lip Pencil
    £20.00
    An ultra-precise lip liner with a creamy formula in a wide range of shades, designed for shaping, lining or filing in lips.
    in Cherry, over- or under-line your lips to create your desired shape and define edges.
  3. Smooth on M·A·Cximal Silky Matte Lipstick
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    MACXIMAL SILKY MATTE LIPSTICK
    £25.00
    Our iconic Matte Lipstick is now bigger and better – with more colour, more comfort, more wear. The matte formula you know and love is upgraded to a silkier, smoother texture in pigment-rich hues – from iconic to new. Glide on for maxed-out colour with 12hr wear.
    in Red Rock, then refine edges using your Lip Pencil.
OVER-LINED LIPS
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HOW TO GET THE TREND

Create a look of maximum fullness by overlining your entire lip shape.

  1. Prime lips just beyond your natural lip line with Prep + Prime Lip
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    Prep + Prime Lip Primer
    £22.00
    A colour-free lip primer that adds light moisture, smoothes and refines.
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  2. Map out lip shape using Lip Pencil
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    Lip Pencil
    £20.00
    An ultra-precise lip liner with a creamy formula in a wide range of shades, designed for shaping, lining or filing in lips.
    in Stripdown. Begin at the Cupid’s bow, then the corners of the lips and connect the lines.
  3. Fill in lips with M·A·Cximal Silky Matte Lipstick
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    MACXIMAL SILKY MATTE LIPSTICK
    £16.00
    Our iconic Matte Lipstick is now bigger and better – with more colour, more comfort, more wear. The matte formula you know and love is upgraded to a silkier, smoother texture in pigment-rich hues – from iconic to new. Glide on for maxed-out colour with 12hr wear.
    in Velvet Teddy.
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5 TRENDING LIP LOOKS TO TRY

February 29, 2024 by Marc Sinclair