Luscious, red lips with the glow you crave. It's the lipstick trend that's taken over social networks at the end of the year. But how do you reproduce this trend at home? We'll give you the lowdown.

The first memory of this trend, now known as Cherry Cola Lips, dates back to childhood, when Bratz dolls were all the rage... We remember one of them wearing this ultra-glam lip make-up to complete a glam rock look. Nowadays, it's Kylie Jenner who's rekindled interest in this make-up, which can easily be associated with grunge style. Coincidence or not, this spotlight comes just as the star unveiled her own doll on her social networks... Bratz! 

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How do you define the Cherry Cola Lips trend?

The "Cherry Cola Lips" trend is a lip make-up technique that seeks to recreate the appearance of bitten lips after drinking cherry soda. Yes, you read that right. It's a technique that gives lips a slightly tinted, gradient look, similar to what you might observe after consuming an ultra-chemical, colorful drink.

This trend is not new, however, and borrows its codes from the idea of gradient or spotted lips, which has been around for some time in the world of make-up. Kylie Jenner didn't invent anything; the name "Cherry Cola Lips" is simply a variant or a new way of describing this make-up technique. Every era has its own story.

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How do you reproduce the cherry lips cola trend yourself?

To recreate the "Cherry Cola Lips" trend at home, here's how to do it:

The steps :

1. Lip exfoliation: Start by gently exfoliating the lips to remove dead skin and smooth the surface.
2. Moisturize: Apply lip balm to moisturize and prepare lips for make-up.
3. Neutral base: Use a neutral base, such as a transparent balm or concealer, to even out natural lip color.
4. Lip contour: Before applying color, outline the lips with a dark brown carmine-red lip pencil. Be careful not to go too far, and make the line as thin as possible to avoid a vulgar effect.
5. Base shade: Apply a cherry-red lipstick all over the lips. Blend slightly towards the edges for a more natural effect.
6. The central touch: Add an extra touch of color to the center of your lips with a darker shade (matte lipstick, for example) in cherry red to create a gradient effect.
7. Blending: Gently blend the edges with a brush or your finger to blend the colors and avoid sharp lines.
8. Optional gloss: If you want a glossier, juicier look, you can apply a transparent or lightly tinted gloss all over your lips.
9. Readjustments : If necessary, adjust the intensity of the colors to achieve the desired effect. You can add more dark tint in the center or blend more to achieve the appearance of "bitten" lips.

Additional tips:

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

This trend makes for a casual, natural look, but it's also perfect for a glamorous evening look. Don't be afraid to experiment with shades and textures to find the combination that suits you best.