The right blush lipstick combo can either elevate or wreck your makeup look, so getting it right is crucial. And given there are endless amounts of products to achieve almost any kind of look you’re going for, chances are, when you’re trying to settle on one, a little guidance might be helpful.
Your wish is our command. With the help of a few of our Milk Fam members, we build a quick cheat sheet of our go-to lip and blush combos. Whether we’re talking classic couplings or unexpected pairings, these duos complement each other beautifully. Get into these five combinations as a jumping off point and get inspired for your next look.
1. Everyday PolishIt shouldn’t take a whole lot of effort to look polished and pulled together. It’s a philosophy Editorial Manager Jihan Forbes clings to for her everyday makeup looks. With this in mind, she reaches for Lip + Cheek in Quirk and Odyssey Lip Oil Gloss in Voyage to finish many of her makeup looks. "Of all the Lip + Cheeks, Quirk is the hue that most suits me for any occasion. It gives my cheeks a natural rosy flush without overwhelming my face," Jihan says. She marries her rosy cheeks with bold, shiny lips, first defined with a brown lip liner, then filled in with Odyssey Lip Oil Gloss in Voyage. According to Jihan, the brown liner "helps the sheer blackberry color of Odyssey blend in with my lips." The result? Effortless chic for any occasion. |
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2. No Makeup-MakeupFor the days when you want to feel put together but not not look overly made up, Social Community Lead Zoey Burger recommends pairing Lip + Cheek in Enigma and Odyssey in Journey. "I love how Enigma gives my cheeks and lips a healthy flush. The extra coat of Odyssey makes my lips pop with a nice, subtle glow," she says. For Zoey, Odyssey Lip Oil Gloss in Journey is a must over the winter months, "this is also a go-to grab for me as it ensures lips stay hydrated over the driest months of the year." |
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3. Monochromatic MuseCan't go wrong with a monochrome theme when you’re pairing blush and lip products. The main ingredient in Designer Taylor Mew’s go-to is Lip + Cheek in Muse, noting that the "deep burgundy is the perfect shade for that Sugar Plum Fairy with an edge vibe." To get their bold lips, Taylor lines them with Infinity Infinity Lip Liner in Limitless, then goes over it with Muse and tops it off with Odyssey Lip Oil Gloss in Voyage. "Odyssey is the perfect top coat for me as it blends everything together seamlessly," they say. |
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4. Date Night GlamOn the hunt for a go-to lip and blush duo for a special night out? Creative Operations Manager Shruti Dube swears by Lip + Cheek in Muse and Odyssey Lip Oil Gloss in Journey. "I love doing a subtle, bold look for date nights, and Muse does that perfectly," she says. After using Lip + Cheek in Muse as a blush and base for her lips, Shruti goes over it with Journey to add a semi-sheer, blackberry tint to the overall look.. |
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5. Plumped-Up LipsIf we're talking about blush and lip duos, matching colors are a given, but we also love a fuller, plumped-up lip too. Editorial Intern Ella Torres loves to pair Lip + Cheek in Smirk with Electric Glossy Lip Plumper in Buzzed to give her lips a wash of color and a little boost of volume.. "To me, the two shades complement each other perfectly," Ella says. After swiping Lip + Cheek in Swerve on her cheeks, Ella runs it over her lips: "I use it as a first layer since it’s so hydrating. Then, I top off my lips with Electric Glossy Lip Plumper in Buzzed, which gives my lips a subtle shine and plumps them, too." |
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