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    Is the vinyl lip making a comeback?

    21 Aug 2019 2:21 PM | Posted by
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    Glossy eyes have been dominating our Instagram feeds for months, and while the shiny, wet-look lids may appear downright delicious, the slip ‘n slide trend can be a little tricky to pull off in real life. 

    But what can’t be done on the eyes, can always be done on the lips and it seems high-shine vinyl is coming back in a big way via ultra-glossy pouts. 

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    At Chanel’s 2020 Cruise Collection show in Paris, models lips were drenched in a gothic black lacquer that was equal parts dramatic and chic. While at Ryan Lo’s SS19 show, makeup artist Miranda Joyce created a ruby red lip so wet it looked almost poisonous. The shade was none-other than M.A.C’s iconic ‘Ruby Woo’ layered over with a gloss.

    (Chanel, Getty Images)

    (Ryan Lo, Getty Images)

    Since then, we’ve seen new lip launches from NARS, Revlon, Giorgio Armani and Tom Ford that combine bold colour with a mirrored-finish in one swipe. Making the high fashion trend more convenient and wearable IRL. 

    And while the finish of a vinyl lip may look sticky as hell, the formulas have come a long way in terms of glossy comfort (although we’d still advise not stepping out with loose hair on a windy day).

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    Intrigued enough to try it? Here’s a few tips to consider.

    1. Exfoliate and prep

    Always start by giving your lips a gentle scrub to start, removing any dead skin. If you don’t have a lip-friendly scrub, a spare toothbrush always does the trick. Follow with a nourishing lip balm or primer. 

    2.  Use a liner to make it last

    For a crisp edge and long-wearing colour, start with a liner first. Pick one that matches your final lip colour, or use an invisible one. Trace the edges of your lips and then colour in the centre for extra staying power. 

    3. Apply your vinyl lip lacquer

    These types of products pack a punch, so apply sparingly, staring with the bottom lip first. Then pucker before filling in what’s left on the top lip. 

    Hot tip: You can also give any opaque matte lip colour a vinyl-like finish by applying a gloss like Rimmel’s Oh My Gloss! In Crystal Clear over the top. 

    Bh’s vinyl lip top picks: NYX Stictly Vinyl Lip Gloss ($14.95 at nyxcosmetics.com.au), Make Up Forever Artist Plexi-Gloss ($20 at sephora.com) and Giorgio Armani Ecstasy Lip Lacquer ($58 at www.giorgioarmanibeauty.com.au)

    Would you try this trend? What kind of lip finish do you usually go for?
     
    Main image credit: @imadamejay

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    lgauci 6 Feb 2021 2:42 PM

    Not something I would try but some people it suits.

    Beautyguru101 1 Nov 2020 6:49 PM

    It looks really nice on all those girls but I tried it and I looked like a fish.

    Niqueyq 24 Oct 2020 1:06 AM

    The Ruby Woo lips look amazing. The dark lips, don't do it for me. I honestly love the look of a highly lacquered lip but think that in day to day life it means leaving sticky prints on cup, getting sticky bits in your hair and then sticky hands from pulling those strands off your lips.

    Chicklet 24 Sep 2019 8:31 PM

    I definitely prefer gloss to matte.

    NellAdams 4 Sep 2019 12:41 AM

    LOL when I feel adventurous I wear a lipstick 1 slight shade off my natural lip colour.

    perthchick 2 Sep 2019 4:46 PM

    The deep and dark reds/browns are more 90's.

    S-P 29 Aug 2019 5:05 PM

    Oh I miss the 80's, or is it my youth that I miss.

    Goddess..... 27 Aug 2019 4:56 PM

    I need to start scrubbing my lips I'm definitely trying this tip with the toothbrush. I always use a lip balm to keep my lips moistured & wearing lip gloss I apply this underneath & then lippie of choice on top :) I like the red gloss on the Ryan Lo image's. As for vinyl lip trend this might be a new thing out but I love my lip glosses more :) I like the lip gloss the model is wearing in my main photo although I don't think I could pull that colour off myself I do like it on her & the whole look she is going for in that photo.

    skincare junkie 24 Aug 2019 12:12 AM

    I don't think it suits me. Can look good on some people.

    Pinkalicious 23 Aug 2019 3:03 AM

    love the gloss look without the heavy colors tho

    Peach perfect 22 Aug 2019 11:51 AM

    Feeling bit cringy here - good that I don't follow makeup trends - none of them are my cup of tea :P

    Miss19 22 Aug 2019 11:46 AM

    I like the shiny look

    Paul481 22 Aug 2019 11:31 AM

    In the 80s I loved the vamp looks but I can not carry it off anymore

    Ellyloves 22 Aug 2019 10:03 AM

    I would not wear this, definitely not for me.

    Eskimo82 22 Aug 2019 9:47 AM

    Don't mind it at all. I ised to love applying MAC Clear Lipglass over any lip colour to gloss everything up. I might just need to find it again...

    Seashells 22 Aug 2019 9:42 AM

    I like the glossy look, but I'm not a fan of it with vampier shades.

    Petal 22 Aug 2019 9:15 AM

    I tried one shade of Rimmel Oh My Gloss!, but I doubt that it would give someone the vinyl look. There are probably other products that would have more of a vinyl finish.

    ThisIsMe 22 Aug 2019 8:35 AM

    I don't know about it, depends on the colour. But the sticky feeling is horrible!

    misfortune8 21 Aug 2019 11:20 PM

    I love the glossy look, but I hate the sticky feel. I do like these vampy dark shades!

    Hayley644 21 Aug 2019 9:56 PM

    Not for me.

    Bellefleur 21 Aug 2019 9:22 PM

    Not really something I'd go for as I think these look too unnatural. I prefer a more natural looking lip.

    Frenchy1 21 Aug 2019 8:31 PM

    Oh my, vinyl finish is so hard to maintain. Can smudge, bleed and wear off so easily. Eeeek I've lived through this in the 80's, please not again!

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