The Concealer Lips Makeup Trend Is Getting A Modern Upgrade For Winter 2024

Everything Y2K is trending again, and concealer lips are back. During the early aughts, nude lipstick was favored by everyone from Beyoncé to Christina Aguilera. The look consisted of actually applying concealer onto the lips for a super light effect. We know the idea seems a bit ghastly. However, now, Gen Zs like Sophia Richie Grainge are bringing concealer lips back, but with a twist this time.

In a video posted to her TikTok, Grainge showed off her latest fave nude lip combo, which was to use a cinnamon-colored lipstick followed by a slightly lighter rosy-beige color for what she called a "pumpkin spice" look. "Last but not least, I'm going to do the cherry on top, which is the tiny, tiny dot of concealer," the model stated. She then tapped a bit onto the middle of her upper and lower lips for an ombré finish. Grainge's video inspired many to try out this updated trend, and it's safe to say nude lips will be everywhere for the new year.

Jennifer Lopez is the queen of nude lips, and she's been rocking them since the early 2000s. While she's been known to sport a good red lip now and then, it seems her favorite shades range from light cream to tan brown. When choosing a color on the lighter side, ensure it doesn't match your skin tone exactly, or your lips will blend in with your face. A slightly darker lip liner will help break the makeup apart.

If you love to play up your eyes, try the concealer lips trend. It'll help balance out dramatic eye makeup while still giving your face some finish. Instead of applying concealer to the whole lip, which will look dry and cakey, use a dot on the center of your pout and apply a bit of gloss on top.

Nude shades will emphasize any dryness on your lips, so make sure to exfoliate them before applying your concealer. You can purchase lip scrubs for optimal results or DIY at home with some simple ingredients you have in your pantry, such as honey and sugar, per Healthline. Remember, prepping is essential to pulling off light lips.

Going too nude can wash out your face, so lining your lips with a darker shade of brown can help add some color to your makeup. Be careful not to create an overly thin line. Darker lipliner looks best slightly blended inward. With a small lip brush, you can feather in the color and then apply your concealer lips.

An all-around nude lip may not be your cup of tea, but if you want to hop on the concealer lips trend, try adding a bit of cover-up on the bottom half of your lips after applying your nude lipstick. The lighter color on your lower lip will make it appear fuller, so you'll add some plumpness to your pout without having to get fillers. A win in our book!