Red, plump, and perfectly glowy lips. This is the lipstick trend that has taken over social media this holiday season. Inspired by current stars and influencers, how can you recreate this trend at home? We’ll share our top tips.

The first memory of this trend, now known as Cherry Cola Lips, dates back to childhood when Bratz dolls were all the rage... We may well remember one of them wearing this ultra-glamorous lip makeup to complete a glam rock look. Today, it was Kylie Jenner who reignited interest in this makeup style, which can easily be associated with grunge. Coincidence or not, this spotlight came just as the star revealed her own doll on social media... Bratz! 

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What defines the Cherry Cola Lips trend?

The "Cherry Cola Lips" trend is a lip makeup technique designed to recreate the look of bitten lips after drinking cherry soda. Yes, you read that right. It gives the lips a slightly tinted, gradient appearance, similar to what you might see after consuming an ultra-artificial, brightly colored drink.

However, this trend is by no means new and draws on the concept of gradient or patchy lips that has existed in the makeup world for some time. Kylie Jenner didn't invent it; the term "Cherry Cola Lips" is simply a variation or a new way of describing this makeup technique. Every era has its own story.

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How to recreate the cherry cola lips trend yourself

Here’s how to recreate the "Cherry Cola Lips" trend at home:

The steps:

1. Exfoliate your lips: Start by gently exfoliating your lips to remove dead skin and smooth their surface.
2. Moisturize: Apply a lip balm to moisturize and prepare them for makeup.
3. Neutral base: Use a neutral base, such as a clear balm or concealer, to even out the natural color of your lips.
4. Outline your lips: Before applying color, outline your lips with a dark brown or carmine red lip liner. Be careful not to go too far outside the lines and keep the line as fine as possible to avoid a messy look.
5. Base shade: Apply a cherry red lipstick all over your lips. Blend it slightly toward the edges for a more natural effect.
6. The center touch: Add another touch of color to the center of your lips with a darker cherry red shade (such as a matte lipstick) to create a gradient effect.
7. Blending: Gently blend the edges with a brush or your finger to soften the colors and avoid overly defined lines.
8. Optional gloss: If you want a shinier, juicier look, you can apply a clear or lightly tinted gloss all over your lips.
9. Adjustments: If needed, adjust the intensity of the colors to achieve the desired effect. You can add more of the darker shade to the center or blend it out further to create the appearance of "bitten" lips.

A few extra tips:

• Use long-lasting products to maintain the look throughout the day.
• For more precision, use a lip brush to apply the different shades.
• Get creative and adjust the shades to suit your personal preferences.

This trend creates a casual, natural look, but it’s also perfect for a glamorous evening look. Don’t hesitate to experiment with different shades and textures to find the combination that works best for you.