For centuries, folks have been painting and lining their mouths for the most illustrious smile.
And if you’re not so jazzed about your natural pout?
We live in the era of options to get you the lips you so desire.
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Meet the Experts
Heart-Shaped Lips
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This might be the most romantic lip shape.
“Taylor Swifthas a well-defined Cupid’s bow.
Because of this, her lips are heart-shaped,” plastic surgeon Dr. Z. Paul Lorenc says.
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Heart-shaped lips have the greatest fullness at the center, getting visibly less full toward the edges.
The Cupid’s bow is distinguished, with two distinct peaks and a visible dip in the center.
To sweeten up these lips even more, wear a sexyredor a flirty pink hue.
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We love the peppy pink, glossy sheen of YSL Beauty Candy Glaze Lip Gloss Stick in Flashing Rose.
“They would like a little fullness but stay with the proportions that they have.
This tends to give the most subtle natural look.”
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She namesSofia Vergaraas a celebrity torchbearer for this irresistible look.
Russian Lips
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“Russian lip filler is another big trend,” says Gallus.
you might double-up and recreate the samegradientwith lipstick for a fuller-at-the-center pout.
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To amplify the look further, add concealer to the edges to make the lips appear narrower.
Perfectly Proportioned Lips
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Is there such a thing as perfect lips?
According to Lorenc, yes: “Rihannahas the perfect lip shapevery proportioned and well balanced.”
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Re-create Rihanna’s lip with hersignature red lipstick, Fenty Beauty Icon Velvet Liquid Lipstick in The MVP.
She has what Dr. Lorenc callspuffy lips: full and pillowy on the top and bottom.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas is another superstar whose lips have this coveted shape.
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To cheat the look, all you need is matte lipstick and matching lip liner.
Of course, Kylie herself has you coveredshe created her signature lip kits for this exact purpose.
Hollywood Lips
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And the most requested shape is the Hollywood lip!
Is it any wonder?Angelina Jolieis this sexy pout’s poster girl.
“[She] has both a full upper and lower lip.
In his practice, patients come in seeking Angelina Jolie’s covetable pout year after year.
The most attractive lip shape is the one that complements your facial proportions, structure, and features.
