How to Rock the Blurred-Lip Trend (Plus, Our Top Lipstick Picks)

Time to ditch those fully lined lips and embrace the cooler days ahead with one of the hottest trends this season---blurred lips. Reminiscent of an “unpolished” polished look, this latest lip trend gives off that perfect “just bitten” look for a more relaxed, carefree vibe---a stark contrast to the previous seasons’ defined and perfectly lined lips.

“Dominating the fashion runways and as seen from the catwalks of Vera Wang and Marni to Dior, the blurred lip is the height of chic this season,” says makeup artist and esthetician of Bella Sante Spa, Ashli Carnicelli. “The cold weather definitely brings out richer and darker tones, mimicking the changing of the leaves.”

The charm of the blurred lip is its effortless look. Carnicelli explains, “The blurred lip has darker color pigment in the center and blurs outwards in the corners.” It's like you’ve been applying your lipstick in a dimly lit bathroom, making the shade uneven.

To create that blurred effect, Carnicelli recommends “lining the edges of the lips with a concealer. And if you’re using a deep shade of lipstick, start with a concealer over the entire lip before applying your lip color.”

Ready to rock this trend? We’ve got you covered! We’ve listed our top picks for effortlessly luscious, selfie-ready lips!