01 / NATURAL FORM
Slender lips
A naturally narrow upper and lower lip.
For a softly fuller effect
Diffuse the color at the edge or add a little shine at the center. Keep any liner extension subtle and near the central lip.
Six shapes. No beauty rules.
Your lips. Your way.
These line drawings are a starting point for exploring technique. Real lips can combine several features, change with expression, and be naturally asymmetrical. Every version belongs.
Original line illustrations / technique, not product evaluation
02 / NATURAL FORM
Full lips
More visible height through both lips.
For a softer edge
Try a light stain or blot the border with a fingertip or clean brush. A full lip does not need to be made smaller.
03 / NATURAL FORM
Defined Cupid’s bow
Two distinct peaks along the upper lip.
For more definition
Follow the two natural peaks with short strokes, then join the center. A soft edge is equally valid if you prefer it.
04 / NATURAL FORM
Soft Cupid’s bow
A rounded, gently curved upper edge.
For gentle structure
Trace the existing upper edge with a close-tone liner. There is no need to invent a sharper bow.
05 / NATURAL FORM
Fuller lower lip
The lower lip has more visible height.
For an optional balance effect
Give the upper lip a little more definition, keeping the lower edge soft. You can also emphasize the fuller lower lip.
06 / NATURAL FORM
Fuller upper lip
The upper lip has more visible height.
For an optional balance effect
Try a little extra shine at the center of the lower lip. Following your natural proportions is always an option.
Dashed lines illustrate an optional application direction. They are not anatomical measurements, clinical advice, or a prediction of a product’s performance.
Shape is only one part of the picture
Start with the effect you want.
Natural lip pigmentation, texture, desired coverage, and the time you want to spend applying color often matter more than a shape label.
Choose a sheer finish to let your natural color show through. Choose a more opaque formula when coverage is the goal. Then decide how precise or diffused you want the edge to look.
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