Cherry Cola Lips: How To Get In On The Timeless-Looking Trend

Looking for inspiration for your next lip look? You can always count on TikTok! From the diamond lips trend to popsicle lips, there are plenty of styles to choose from. Recently, TikTokers have been experimenting with a new take on the classic lip liner and gloss combination, known as “cherry cola lips.” To achieve this look, all you need is brown lip liner and red lip gloss. Despite being an unusual color combination, red and brown complement each other and look great on any skin tone. So why not give it a try?

It is important to acknowledge the origin of the timeless liner and gloss aesthetic, which gained popularity in the ’90s and early 2000s thanks to Black and Latina women. Back then, beauty brands were not as inclusive as they are today, and women of color often used eyeliner and eyebrow pencils to line their lips as there were few lip products specifically designed for darker skin tones. Even today, decades later, the liner and gloss aesthetic continues to inspire new looks, such as cherry cola lips.

Start with brown liner

• The first step to the cherry cola look is lining your lips with a dark brown lip liner.
• Then, fill in your lips with the liner.
• For a bold contrast between the brown and red, go for a darker brown.
• This will lay the foundation for the next step.

Bring on the red gloss

Once you’ve filled in your lips with a brown color, please take out your favorite red lip gloss and apply it all over for a glossy finish. In her video demonstration, TikTok user @blendsbypouja uses NYX Professional Makeup Butter Lip Gloss in the color Red Velvet. The blend of brown and red makes for a stunning cherry cola color.

Tip: intensify with lipstick

If your lips are still missing the “cherry” part of cherry cola, you can mix a bright red lipstick with your lip gloss in the second step. This will ensure the red truly pops, so you’re not left with a muddy look.

Too glossy? Use Vaseline instead

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Cherry cola lips are undoubtedly gorgeous, but not everyone enjoys the glossiness. Rather than using a red lip gloss, you can opt for red lipstick and Vaseline on top. This will give you a shine without worrying about the gloss slipping off. Plus, your lips will receive some added moisture.

Try using an eyeliner pencil

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If you’re out of lip liner or it’s just not your thing, you can use an eyeliner pencil to line and fill in your lips. For an ombré effect, you can blend the colors with a lip brush. This look is simple and fun, and you can use whichever products work for you.