Cherry Cola lips—inspired by the popular American singer Lana Del Rey’s sultry vibe and the nostalgic glamour of cherry cola—this viral beauty trend incorporates the best of intense berry shades and rich browns to achieve a glossy, luscious pout.
Millennials and Gen Zers are suckers for viral TikTok makeup trends with evocative, cutesy names—so naturally—the sultry ‘cherry cola lip’ trend instantly piqued everyone’s interest. Inspired by Lana Del Rey’s glossy pout and the delicious sweet soda, cherry cola lips can be achieved by layering a bold red lip gloss with a brown lip liner. This unexpected colour combination might raise your brows, but they do wonders together.
The outcome is retro, and flirty—and complements every skin tone. And you would be surprised to know that the nostalgia-soaked, summary lip trend is very easy to create—regardless of your makeup expertise level. Follow the guide below to recreate the look!
Before applying any product to your lips, you must aim at creating a clean, smooth and moisturised base. The first step involves removing any foundation or concealer residue from your lips. Next, exfoliate your pout to create a soft and smooth canvas. To exfoliate, slather a lip scrub and gently scrub it with a soft-bristled toothbrush. Following exfoliation, apply a hydrating lip primer or balm to maintain moisturised lips.
Based on the look you wish to achieve and your complexion, you may go for a shade of brown, plum, nude or burgundy lip liner. A nude liner will help create a more toned-down effect if you don’t want big and bold lips.
Next, carefully outline your lips, emphasise the outer corners and your Cupid’s bow. To achieve the bold 90s look, slightly overline your pout for that bold 90s effect. For the best results, use a dark brown lip liner to overline. Use your finger to gently blend the liner inward, to soften the harsh lines.
Fill the inside of your lips with a mahogany red lipstick. You must stain the centre of your pout and then use your finger to gently tap and blend it to seamlessly achieve that stunning natural flushed finish.
Next, apply a lip stain to create that “just-bitten” look. You may pick any red-hued rosy lip balm, lip stain or liquid lipstick—blend it well. Dab it on the inner section of your lower and upper lips. Then, use your finger or a brush to gently blend the stain with the liner to create a diffused effect.
The final step involves bringing everything together. For a fuller pout, deepen the outer section of your pout with the liner, creating depth and an ombre finish. Use a shiny lip gloss to slather all over your lips—blending all the elements—creating a subtle shine and cohesion.
Lastly, grab a concealer brush and use it to clean the edges of your upper and lower lips, making your liner appear crisp. If you wish to notch it up, you may topcoat your pout with a reddish brown or clear plumping gloss to achieve a fuller look and a flawless sultry shine that screams Lana Del Rey.
Mix the rich berry hues of cherries with the delicious browns of cola syrup—and you get drool-worthy Cherry Cola lips!
