Meet the Experts

What Are Jelly Lips?

“Jelly lips are essentially tinted lips that look juicy and hydrated,” Avendano tells us.

“I have seen it so much lately, but like everything, it always comes back into style.

alix earle wearing shiny berry-colored lip

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This has definitely always been a staple in Korean beauty.”

Dempsey agrees on the origin, adding that “versions of this have been widely used for years.”

“Its not about over-liningthe volume comes from the glossiness.

Joyjah Estrada wears a warm-toned dewy makeup look with bright red-orange jelly lips

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Theres no opaque color, so you see the texture and natural color of your lips come through.”

“There are so many ways to achieve this look,” Avendano tells us.

double-check to not mix the shades together, but rather coat the lips for a lacquer-like feel.

Isabela Merced wears a radiant makeup look with jelly lips and subtle winged liner

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The edges of your lips should look plump if done correctly."

“Nottooglossy, but just something that makes your lips look intensely hydrated.”

We love how the lip look’s reflective glow matches the energy of her radiant, subtlyblushedcomplexion makeup.

Model with box braids, subtle lashes, and a glossy berry-toned lipstick look

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An ultra-glossy jelly finish takes a vivid cherry shade from classic glamour to a delicious beauty treat.

Two-Toned Jelly

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Who said you have to pick just one color?

A shade like this toes the line between subtlety and a bold pop of color.

Model with slicked-back hair, dramatic lashes, and bright red jelly lips

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Stephanie Hsu wears a dramatic black and white eye makeup look and dark jelly lips

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Hailey Bieber wears a radiant makeup look with rosy nude jelly lips

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Storm Reid wears a radiant makeup look with two-toned pink and red glossy jelly lips

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Zendaya wears slicked-back hair and a radiant makeup look with glossy jelly lips

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Makeup artist Sophia Vallejos wears a radiant bronzed makeup look with glossy jelly lips

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Barbie Ferreira wears a bob hairstyle, minimal makeup, and candy pink jelly lips

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Byrdie editor Olivia Hancock wears a radiant makeup look with glossy neutral berry lips

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Alix Earle wears a subtle makeup look with plump, glossy jelly lips

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