Love Glass Skin? Here’s How To Get Glass Lips

If you keep up-to-date on beauty trends, chances are good you’re familiar with glass skin, a trend that centers around smooth, glowy, almost glossy-looking skin. This viral look is, unsurprisingly, skin-focused—but if you’re someone who likes your lips to be the star of the show, there’s a related trend you may be interested in: glass lips.

While there are countless takes on this Korean beauty trend, all feature ultra-glossy, shiny lips. Here, we’ll show you how to get the luscious look and introduce you to our favorite formulas for the job. Keep reading for all the need-to-knows.

50. What Are Glass Lips?

We like to think of glass lips as glossy lips with the dial turned all the way up. While glossy lips boast some shine, the glass lip look is all about achieving an ultra-reflective, mirror-like finish with lip glass (a.k.a, super high-shine lip gloss). It’s usually achieved with a sheer nude or rosy pink lip gloss, though you can opt for a more pigmented gloss for a bolder look. One thing worth noting, however, is that this isn’t the place for glittery gloss—with glass lips, the emphasis is on shine, not glitter (subtle shimmer, however, is fair game).

• How To Get Glass Lips

While glass lips may appear high-maintenance, this look is actually super simple to achieve. First, gather your tools—you’ll need lip balm, a pinkish lip tint, a highlighter, and, of course, your lip glass of choice. For the latter, we recommend Giorgio Armani Beauty Prisma Glass Hydrating Lip Gloss with Squalane. The high-shine gloss comes in five shades, provides up to 24 hours of hydration, and leaves your lips looking plump with an ultra-glossy finish. Once you’ve got the essentials, read on for your simple glass lip tutorial.

• Step 1: Prep your pout

The key to any great makeup look lies in the prep work. Before applying any lip products, you’ll want to make sure your lips are soft, smooth, and hydrated. Reach for a nourishing balm and apply it liberally, allowing ample time for the formula to absorb before proceeding with your routine.

• Step 2: Dab on your lip stain

Next, grab your lip tint. We recommend opting for one with a pinky-red tone. Use your ring finger to dab the formula onto your lips to create a soft wash of color—the idea here is to subtly enhance your natural lip color, not overpower it.

• Step 3: Apply lip glass

The Glass Lip Trend Is Here To Stay—Here’s How To Get The Look

It’s time to shine. After applying your lip tint, choose which shade of Glass you want to use for your shiny lip look. There’s also a clear gloss, which you can use for glass-like shine without any additional color. Use the applicator to swipe your preferred shade onto your pout. Take care to coat both your upper and lower lips for the perfect high-shine finish.

• Step 4: Highlight your cupid’s bow

Put the finishing touch on your glossy lip makeup look by using a highlighter pencil to highlight your cupid’s bow. The pop of shimmer will help draw attention to your shiny lips and help make your pout appear fuller—it’s a win-win.