Cloud lips: blurred, juicy lips with lip oil

After cloud skin came its perfect partner: cloud lips, blurred, juicy lips that look as soft as a cloud. Color is concentrated in the center and fades toward the edges, and the final finish is sealed with a lip oil that adds light shine and comfort. It is an easy, flattering look that is perfect for party season.

In this guide we explain what cloud lips are, what you need and the step by step to get them in under five minutes.

What are cloud lips

Cloud lips are lips with a blurred effect. Unlike a perfectly outlined lipstick, the edges are soft and the color seems to melt into the skin. The final touch of lip oil gives them a juicy but non-sticky finish.

Why they are so popular:

• They look natural and modern at the same time.
• They soften uneven lip lines.
• The gradient makes lips look fuller.
• They work day and night by simply changing the shade.

What you need

• A lip scrub or balm to prep.
• A lip liner one or two shades deeper than your natural lip.
• A blur-finish liquid lipstick or a cream lipstick.
• A hydrating lip oil for the final finish.
• Your fingers or a small brush to blend.

How to do cloud lips step by step

1. Prep your lips

Soft lips are the base of the blurred effect. If you have flakes, exfoliate gently and apply a light layer of lip oil. Blot the excess before continuing so the color grips well.

2. Line only the center

Instead of tracing the whole outline, draw a soft line in the center of the upper and lower lip. Then blend outward with your finger without defining the edges.

3. Apply color with taps

Place lipstick in the center of the lips and tap it out toward the corners. The color should be more intense in the center and softer at the edges.

4. Blur the edges

With your fingertip or a clean brush, soften any visible lines. For an even cloudier effect, press a little translucent powder over the edges.

5. Seal with lip oil

Apply a layer of lip oil to the center of the lower lip and press your lips together. This gives the juicy finish that defines the look and keeps lips comfortable for hours.

Cloud lip shades by skin tone

• Fair skin: soft pinks, mauve and light raspberry.
• Medium or olive skin: toasted pinks, terracotta and warm nude.
• Deep skin: chocolate, plum and blurred burgundy.

For a fresher daytime look, use only blended liner with lip oil on top. For night, turn up the lipstick intensity.

Tips to make your cloud lips last

• Use a long-wear liner as the base of the gradient.
• Touch up only the lip oil during the day; the base color lasts longer.
• Keep your lip oil in your bag to maintain the juicy finish.
• Avoid rubbing your lips together after applying color.

Find it at BeautyRosee

The finishing touch for this look is our Ultra Hydrating Lip Oil, with hyaluronic acid and peptides and a non-sticky finish. Build your flavor combination with our packs: 1 for $10, 3 for $25 or 5 for $35 in the Lip Oils collection. Complete the look with liners and lipsticks from our Makeup collection.

Frequently asked questions

Can I do cloud lips with just lip oil?

Yes. For a lighter version, blend a liner in the center of your lips and apply lip oil on top. You will get a soft, juicy gradient.

Do cloud lips work on thin lips?

They work very well. The center-out gradient makes lips look fuller without overlining.

What is the difference between cloud lips and blurred lips?

They are very similar. Blurred lips usually have a more matte finish, while cloud lips add a juicy touch of lip oil so they look soft and fluffy.

Will lip oil remove my lipstick color?

If you apply a thin layer only in the center, the color stays put. Let the lipstick set for a minute before adding lip oil.

Try cloud lips this season

Blurred, juicy lips are the easiest way to update your makeup in seconds. Choose your favorite lip oil flavors, play with shades and create your own cloud lips for every occasion.