A lip and cheek tint can make an everyday makeup bag feel lighter. One product may be enough to bring a little colour to a pared-back look, especially when you prefer a quick routine that still feels put together.
Begin with less colour
Place a tiny amount on one cheek at a time and blend promptly with clean fingers, a sponge or a brush. Cream and serum-style colour can build quickly, so a light first layer gives you more control. Repeat only if you want more depth.
Keep the lip application separate
Use the product as its packaging directs. Apply a small amount in the centre of the lips and soften outward. You can keep the lip and cheek colour closely matched or use a more sheer application on one area for a relaxed finish.
Find the Hydrating Serum Lip and Cheek Tint in our Lips & Eyes collection.
Make the colour last in your routine
Apply tint onto a comfortable base rather than trying to layer it over product that is still moving. Work on one cheek at a time, blend the edges quickly, then decide if you want another light layer. For lips, take a moment between layers so the colour can settle.
Keep it personal
A matching lip and cheek look can be fresh and simple, but it is only one option. You may prefer more colour on the cheeks and a sheer lip, or the other way around. Makeup is easiest to enjoy when you treat the product as a flexible tool rather than a fixed rule.