Aaliyah I wrote:
Try them out on yourself...they're pretty simple to recreate once you have got the technique down to a T. Practice makes perfect

Look 1 ,

Line the top lip with red and fill in the whole of the top lid.

Apply lipstick to top lid in red

Line and fill in the bottom lip in yellow

*to create the ombre effect* Press the lips together gently but not so that both lips meet totally together and the yellow on the edge of the bottom lip isn't disturbed.

thank you i am going to try it soon

Lisa Berczel wrote:
Several makeup products are used for these looks.
The sprinkles are a cake decorator item.

Face paint can also be used for the lips.

The drips can be duplicated with variety of body paints - or - I know OCC lip tars have been used as well.

body paint eh?? i am going to have to check out occ and pick those up

Hanigoshi wrote:
I really don't know but I have to say that the one with the sprinkles made me want a cup cake...

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5m5r … o1_500.png

Good luck, I wish you the Best!

lol. yea it does look yummy?? i wonder if sprinkles would work...

Blush By Adara- wrote:

body paint eh?? i am going to have to check out occ and pick those up

Look into sampler palettes - I like WolfeFX.
A good place to get an overview of what the face- and body-paint communities use can be found at www.sillyfarm.com. Local theatrical or professional makeup stores often have basic palettes.

UK_Makeup_Artist wrote:
It is NOT paint. You should never use anything on the lips that isnt safe for human consumption.

The drip will be a thick lipgloss (or a lip tar) applied last second just before the photographer starts shooting. A dropper is the best thing to use because you can apply it exactly where you want it.

Are you saying body paint (the only paint being suggested) is not safe for the face?

Laura UnBound wrote:

Are you saying body paint (the only paint being suggested) is not safe for the face?

I also initially didn't see the "face" in "face paint" in your reply... so yes - this Makeup Artist are hyper vigilant about making sure people don't get the idea that craft products get used.

Laura UnBound wrote:
Are you saying body paint (the only paint being suggested) is not safe for the face?

You edited your post from "paint" to "face paint"...Absolutely no need to be confrontational.

Miss Jones MUA wrote:
What about the super glassy shine of the second picture?  I've been curious to know if that was just an editing/photographic effect.

The super gloss look can be done with "glass" style glosses. The look does NOT last long. Minutes. Apply the gloss with the model on set AFTER the lighting and shot has been locked in.

And, yes, you'll see a ton of imitations done in photoshop, but most look like, well, pale imitations of the real thing.