Lil Nas X made us all call him by his name after he kept it super-steamy for last year’s BET Awards performance of his hit single “Montero.” Chile, that kiss was everything and had the entire globe talking, which got me thinking about my approach to makeup: K.I.S.S lip combinations.
Keep it super simple. There is no need to overcomplicate the process, as many have done with the unsolicited opinions of the kiss seen ‘round the world. When it comes to how you do what you do, it’s all about personal preference, right?
K.I.S.S Lip Combinations
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, I’ve compiled a fun list of lip combinations for your next kiss:
The Potential Peck
This is the lip you wear on a first date because the potential for a kiss is there. You also want your lip color to last and pass the first kiss. For this lip look, I recommend a lip liner that matches the color of your mattifying traditional or liquid lipstick.
- Mac Cosmetics Chestnut x Anastasia Beverly Hills
- Dose of Colors “Cork” Velvet Mousse Lipstick
- NARS Velvet Matte Lipstick Pencil
Swap a Swatch
Do you know how you swatch lipstick on your hand to see the color payoff and finish? This is what happens after you share a passionate kiss with someone special. For these options, I’d recommend something long-lasting and/or waterproof. The goal is for minimal-to-no transfer so that you do NOT swap a swatch. Get it? MAC’s powder kiss formula is a great option!
- Mac Cosmetics Satin Liquid Lipstick
- Mac Cosmetics Powder Kiss Lipstick or Liquid LipColour
Apply translucent powder to any lipstick of your choice.
A Sticky Situation
This one is for all of my gloss bosses. You know who you are; the shinier, stickier the gloss the better. Extra points if you emphasize the lips with a deep, flesh-colored lip liner. Whomever you kiss understands the assignment from the jump. Gloss will be encountered upon contact and he/she/they are okay with that. Talk about a true gloss boss. Sis, your options are endless here so just go for it!
- Mac Cosmetics Lipglass (Clear)
- Mac Cosmetics “Boys Go Crazy” Lip Glass with Cyber World Lip Pencil
- Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Cream
Now, girl, I’m living vicariously through you. Add me to your close friends’ list (@itsmiabanks), so I can see those K.I.S.S lip combinations BEFORE and AFTER the smooch!
Love ya lots, and Happy Valentine’s Day!
