We Rounded Up The Coldest Lip Combos Around The 'Net Just In Time For Sweater Weather
Listen, one thing about us is, that we're going to fawn over a bomb lip combo. Though it's a staple for many makeup looks year-round, with the dropping temps and full embrace of nude and earthy colors, if you haven't tried it already, lip combos feel like a must for cozy girl fall makeup routines. And while we can appreciate the solo lip product looks, the lip combo routine is mean and, as a lip pencil meets lip product and creates an elevated lip look you had no idea you needed, it makes you realize the perfect pairings do exist.
Simply put, a lip combo is a combination of applying and layering any lip product in a specific order to create a new lip look. These days, the internet makes it easy to decipher the lip liner and lip color, gloss, balm, tint, or oil of choice that got some of our favorite girlies' pout games on point. Find the lip combo duo of your dreams by scrolling through some of the best lip combo duos ever.
The Best Red Lip Combo
@makeupbymissevelyn Theres just something about a RED LIP 😍 @NARS Cosmetics - Starwoman💋 #redlipstick #grwm #lip #mattelip #lipcombo #lipstick #blackgirlredlips #blackgirlmakeup
As the caption by @makeupbymissevelyn reads, "There's just something about a RED LIP." We couldn't have a list like this and not feature a look like this. Everything about it GIVES. Though she doesn't go super in-depth about the lining process, in her comment section, she revealed that she used the lip combo for the "perfect red lip" with the Color Pencil by Morphe Cosmetics in "Trendsetter" paired with the NARS Cosmetics Powermatte Lip Pigment in "Starwoman."
Nude Pink Lip Combo
@symphani.soto Replying to @Shuny my lace is lefting with this heatl lmfao 🥹🧍🏽♀️ anyways these are the products @maccosmetics chestnut, cork lipliner Teddy 2.0 lipstick @Lawless lipstick “annie”
Artist Symphani Soto shared her lip combo in a recent TikTok. To outline her lips, she used MAC Cosmetics Lip Pencil in the intense brown shade "Chestnut" and the more muted "Cork." After creating a gradient effect with the two brown pencils towards the center of her lips, she filled the remaining space with MAC's Powder Kiss Lipstick in shade "Teddy 2.0," a deep nude tone, before swiping the shade all over her lips. Her final step was the peachy nude classic cream lipstick from LAWLESS Beauty in the shade "Annie."
Barbie Heat Lip Combo
@delikaalthea Mwahh , my most complimented lip combo 💕 Products #nyxcosmetics retractable eye liner (brown) #juviasplace liner (kola) #nyxcosmetics smooth whip matte lip cream (cheeks) #fentybeauty gloss bomb fu$$y heat #fypシ #lipcombo #lipcombotutorial #makeuptutorial #lipcombotiktok #blackgirltiktok #blackgirllipcombo #blackgirlmakeup
Creator @delikaalthea shared with her TikTok audience what she refers to as her "most complimented lip combo." The end result was a glossy Barbie-pink lip that didn't skimp on the heat. In the video, she started off by generously lining her lips with not one but two products, NYX Cosmetics' Retractable Eye Liner Pencil in "Brown" and Juvia's Place's Luxe Lip Liner in "Kola." She then finalized the look by filling in her lips with some NYX Cosmetics Smooth Whip Matte Lip Cream in "Cheeks" and Fenty Beauty's Gloss Bomb Heat Universal Lip Luminizer + Plumper in "FU$$Y."
Soft Glam Lip Combo
@asiaslimmm RUN do not walk to get these products ! all three of these lip creams are from @NYX Cosmetics ! Definitely try it out you will not be disappointed. Products used : Soft matte lip cream in Cairo Butter gloss in vanilla cream pie Butter gloss in lava cake #lipcombo #blackgirlmakeup #nyxcosmetics #lipliner #liptutorial
When subtlety is your forte, you are knowledgeable of the many ways in which less is more. This soft glam lip combo is perfect for beginners but also for people who might want to make a statement with their lips but do so in a more muted way. TikTok creator @asiaslimmm used all NYX products, starting by lining her lips with their Butter Gloss Non-Sticky Lip Gloss in the shade "Lava Cake" and then applying their Butter Gloss Non-Sticky Lip Gloss in "Vanilla Creme Pie" and Soft Matte Lip Cream in "Cairo."
Viral JT Lip Combo
@itsurgirlaisha_ how gorgeous is the lip combo that JT posted on IG!?? 😍🔥💋 HAD TO RECREATE. using brown lip liner, black eyeshadow and the @Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb in Hot Chocolit 🤩 #jtlips #jtlipcombo #blackgirlmakeup #lipcombo #lipgloss
TikToker @itsurgirlaisha_ recreated a lip combo that she peeped on City Girls' JT. Start by outlining the sides of the lips with brown liner and then apply black eyeshadow to the cupid's bow and the bottom lip. After that, apply a generous layer of Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb in "Hot Chocolit Heat" all over the mouth. Then, take a brush and blend it out.
Two-Toned Glossy Lip Combo
@westindieray Me 🤝🏽 two toned lip combos 🥹✨ #makeupforblackwomen #lipcombos
Influencer Westindieray shared her rendition of "the best lip gloss combo ever" that she believes every Black woman needs on her TikTok. First, take the NYX Cosmetics Slim Eye Pencil in "Medium Brown" and lightly line the lips with it. Apply the Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb in "Hot Chocolit Heat" to the top lip. Apply Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb in "Hot Cherry" onto the bottom lip. After that, go back over with the eye pencil and the glosses to add more shine and color to the two-toned lip combo.
Everyday Nude Lip Combo For Black Women
@tierra.quarles Yall have been asking for my everyday lip combo and here it is: Liner: @makeupforever x Artist Pencil in Limitless Brown. Lipstick: @NYX Cosmetics x Powder Puff Lippie in Squad Goals 💋 If youre a black girl, you NEED this liner. Its a perfect Neutral Brown for all of your lipsticks 🫶🏾 These are my go to’s for my everydag look and now you all know it 🫰🏾 #blackgirlmakeup #makeuptutorial #blackgirllipcombo #blackgirltiktok
Tierra, who goes by the TikTok username @tierra.quarles posted her perfect everyday lip combo, and it only requires two products. First, line the lips with the MAKEUP FOREVER Artist Color Pencil in "Limitless Brown." The liner comes highly recommended by the creator, which she shouted out in her caption, "If you're a black girl, you NEED this liner. It's a perfect Neutral Brown for all of your lipsticks." She topped it off with the NYX Cosmetics Powder Puff Lippie Lip Cream in "Squad Goals."
Easy Lip Combo
@melanin_origin #blackgurlmakeup #ukblackgirlmakeup #makeup#fyp#treanding#lipcombotutorial #makeuptutorial
If you want a really simple lip combo look that feels more modern than refreshing your Carmex or lip gloss of choice but with a little more oomph, creator @melanin_origin shared a TikTok of her easy go-to lip combo tutorial. To create this look, the creator used two different shades of brown liners to outline her lips before using a brush to blend. She added a light pink KIKO Cosmetics 3d Hydra Lipgloss to fill her lips and then topped it off with a clear gloss.
Lazy Girl Fall Lip Combo
@themamagreen Statement fall lip combo for my black beauties 🫦 it’s effortless, i literally did this while layinf down. I always get compliments and the stain helps it last. I top it off with a clear gloss fenty gloss bomb throughout the day. The #benetint by @Benefit Cosmetics is a holy grail at this point #lipcombotutorial #lipcombosforblackgirls #lipstain #benefitcosmetics #BenefitClubPink, #BenefitBrows
Opting for what she calls a "statement fall lip combo," The Mama Green @themamagreen posted her staples for what helps her achieve an "effortless" fall lip look. First, line the lips with a MAC burgundy lip pencil. Next, apply a coat of Benefit Cosmetics Benetint Cheek & Lip Stain. Complete the lip with a clear lip gloss.
Keep scrolling for even more lip combos for Black women to get inspired by.
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The series premiere comes a year after its debut season garnered rave reviews from fans and critics and earned record-breaking ratings for Hulu's Onyx Collective brand. UnPrisoned's success can be attributed to its raw, relatable themes and comedic appeal.
Inspired by creator Tracy McMillan's life, the show follows Paige (Kerry Washington), a therapist and single mother whose life takes an unexpected turn when her father, Edwin (Delroy Lindo) --who was released from prison-- moves in with her and her teenage son, Finn (Faly Rakotohavana).
Throughout UnPrisoned's first season, viewers witnessed how Edwin's incarceration deeply affected Paige's life and relationships. In the series, Paige unpacks her trauma through interactions with her inner child and her online followers. Meanwhile, Edwin is overcoming specific struggles with his own past that led to his life of crime, including a dysfunctional upbringing and his mother's arrest. As the Alexanders attempt to reconcile, new challenges arise.
This new season promises to further explore their unconventional family dynamic. Here are several compelling reasons why season two of UnPrisoned should be on everyone's watchlist.
The Alexander Family Life Is Still In Shambles
UnPrisoned's second season resumes where the series left off, with Paige grappling with the fallout from her troubled therapy practice and Edwin navigating life independently after moving out. Meanwhile, Finn faces his own challenges. The teenager is battling anxiety and seeking information about his father—a topic Paige avoids discussing.
The Alexander Family Are Attending Therapy To Resolve Their Underlying Issues
Amid the chaos in their lives, the Alexander family decides to mend their bond by confronting their past traumas. They seek professional help and attend therapy sessions with a “family radical healing coach,” played by John Stamos, a new cast member. This collective effort aims to unravel the complexities of their shared history and strengthen their relationships.
The process of unraveling each character's internal conflicts and their potential impact on future relationships may clash with Paige's textbook therapy approach. While Paige is used to being in the therapist's seat in both career and family, this forces her into the unfamiliar role of a patient during therapy sessions. This shift would compel her to look in the mirror and try a radically different approach.
The Alexander Family Learned A Big Lesson During A Therapy Session
In therapy, the Alexanders are tasked with addressing their individual traumas to salvage their remaining relationships. One of the family therapist’s eccentric suggestions was an exercise involving a family wrestling match. During this session, Paige faces tough questions about her refusal to share information about Finn's father.
While it's unclear whether this scene is reality or fantasy, the image of the family duking it out in the ring certainly makes for hilarious yet compelling television.
Paige Tries Dating Again Following Failed Relationships
Amid her life's chaos, Paige decides to step back into the dating field. However, her many attempts have left her with mixed results. The dating apps have turned out to be a fail, and an outing with her ex Mal (Marque Richardson), who is also her father's parole officer, doesn’t go quite as expected after he brings an unexpected guest – his new girlfriend.
The situation takes an awkward turn when Mal's new partner learns why the former couple split, partly due to Paige's self-sabotage.
UnPrisoned Is A Perfect Balance Of Comedy And Drama
As a dramedy, UnPrisoned takes a comedic approach to its heavy subjects. The show takes us on a ride with Paige's dating misadventures and navigating a friendship with her ex.
Other lighthearted moments include Edwin's attempts at CPR based on online videos and, of course, the antics of the Alexander family's unconventional new healing coach.
The second season of UnPrisoned is now available on Hulu.
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Mariee Revere On Her History-Making Million-Dollar Sales And The Future Of MoonXCosmetics
If the name Mariee Revere sounds familiar, it's probably because you heard of her beauty and skincare brand, MoonXCosmetics, or you may have heard about her history-making achievement of making $1.8 million in less than eight minutes. But before starting her million-dollar brand, Mariee was just a teenager trying to cure her acne.
While she grew up in the skincare capital of the world, South Korea, Mariee didn't really experience breakouts until her senior year of high school. Like many people who get their first breakout, she didn't know what to do, and there weren't many products out there at that time. So she decided to experiment. What she didn't know was that what she came up with would ultimately be her ticket to success.
"When I graduated high school, I moved back to America, Georgia, and I ended up making, like, the oil, the Rose Galore oil, which is like the staple product of my brand. I don't know what made me make it, but I did, and it literally cleared my face up," she tells xoNecole in an exclusive interview.
"I end up selling it as a body oil first because, obviously, I'm 17, [and] don't have any background as an esthetician or anything like that. I just made a product that worked for me, but people bought it and was using it, and I reformulated it, and then it just stuck like with me."
While MoonXCosmetics is known for its facial products, it wants to expand to body care and home. It just released its new product, Moon-Gel body wash, and it's only up from there. As Mariee continues to grow the brand, it's more than likely that she will see more history-making moments. And so far she has.
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When asked if she feels pressure to obtain more of those milestones, she says yes and no. "I did $1.8 [million] again, and then I did $2 million but I feel like now, currently, I don't look at that as one of my goals anymore because [of] the headache and just everything that came with it, but I was thankful and blessed to have that milestone, but now I'm looking for more," she says.
"I want to say more reach than more like fast-paced sales. I do want that. Obviously, every girl wants that, but I do want to have a better overall reach for my brand because I did take two years off so I was able to learn, [and] study a lot of different things. See how things have changed from 2020 to now."
"I did $1.8 [million] again, and then I did $2 million but I feel like now, currently, I don't look at that as one of my goals anymore because [of] the headache and just everything that came with it, but I was thankful and blessed to have that milestone, but now I'm looking for more."
Another part of expanding for any company is hiring people. Finding the right person to help you can be a hassle, especially for business owners who are used to doing all the work themselves. Mariee can relate to this, and she touched on this topic in her documentaryThe Million Dollar Story. She recommends having someone be your "right-hand man" who you trust to handle the ins and outs of the company.
"I could say, definitely get, like a right-hand man to help you within the process because that really was what helped me. I never had a job. I literally was 18 now, being like, you know, the boss of over 30+ employees at one point in time, and I didn't know anything. I didn't know anything about no W-2s, no taxes, no clock in, clock out because all I [have] ever known was my brand," she explains.
"So I definitely partner with people who are very skewed and versed in those areas, and they helped me get through it. Even to this day, I still have my same person helping me with hiring, firing, [and] doing everything that I can right now because I'm still learning. But obviously people get jobs young, so they have way more experience than me, but still learning."
And though she is still learning, one thing she makes sure to stay on top of is being consistent. Consistency is what trips many people up when it comes to achieving goals, but Mariee says it's all about scheduling. Whether it's when to post on social media or email marketing, scheduling it out can make a world of difference. That same practice also works when planning out her future goals for the company.
"Right now, future goals would be to drop at least five more products before the end of the year. We always do outreach, where we do drives and all that, but definitely do way more this year, she says. "Then really dive into body [care], and then hopefully open up MoonXBody underneath MoonXCosmetics to let that branch out and be open and definitely get back consistent."
For more information, visit moonxco.com.
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