I love makeup as much as the next girl, but for me, it’s all just about making myself presentable for the day.
When I reach for my cosmetics bag, I’m looking to cover up blemishes and make my eyes look brighter, maybe get rid of some dark circles with this game-changing lipstick hack. It’s all very utilitarian.
That’s why I’m always awed by people who take their makeup application past DIY to the next level, making a true art form out of the process. It’s like runway fashion for the beauty world—the looks might not be suitable for wearing every day, but they sure are gorgeous!
For example, talented makeup artists all over the world have brought new levels of complexity to how they apply lipstick, layering products to create temporary works of art that live on through stunning photos on social media.
Check out a few of the most spectacular looks below!
1. Flower Power
Forget the lipstick! This makeup artist is all about taking inspiration — and art materials — from her natural surroundings.
2. Cityscape
New York's skyline has been inspiring creativity for decades, and this artist is no exception!
3. Art Deco
Bold lines and bright colors — this deco-inspired pattern wouldn't look out of place in the Roaring '20s!
4. Ice Queen
Frosty and fierce, we love how this lip recreates the effect of falling snow!
5. Intergalactic
If you ask us, this lip design is totally out of this world! Plus, how cute is the matching mani?
6. Cherry Blossom
These graceful waves of cherry blossoms put us in mind of a breezy spring day.
7. Fresh Fruit
Inspired by fresh fruit, this design looks almost good enough to eat!
8. Silhouette
For a bold, monochrome look, skip color completely in favor of stark black silhouettes on a nude base.
9. Stained Glass
Calling to mind light falling through a stained-glass window, we love this design for its rich, luminous colors!
10. Abstract
Drawing from a palette of reds and browns, this abstract motif almost looks like it could be inspired by falling autumn leaves.
11. Wheel Of Color
Make sure your lipstick is as bright as your outlook with this stunning, rainbow-hued design!
12. Kintsugi
Kintsugi is the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold, and we think it's just as pretty here as it is on ceramics!
13. Toucan
Glossy and bright, this avant-garde design is inspired by the black-and-gold motif of the toucan.
14. Candy-Coated
This look is sweet as sugar with its candy-covered coating!
15. Liquid Gold
This makeup artist gives her look the Midas touch with a beautiful gilt coating of gold paint.
16. Red Roses
Golden roses on a deep red background put us in mind of fairy tale princesses. Simply magical!
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