Trends & Techniques

Glass Lips

Take glossy lips to the next level with the glass lip technique. An extension of the glass skin trend, this Korean-inspired beauty trend outshines an everyday lip gloss look, giving a wetter, smoother, more reflective finish.

Get the Look

Model applying Shea Sugar Scrub to her lips with a fingertip

Step 1: Exfoliate

Prep lips by lightly scrubbing them with White Tea & Citrus Satin Lips® Shea Sugar Scrub.

Step 2: Hydrate

Moisturize your lips with White Tea & Citrus Satin Lips® Shea Butter Balm.

Waterproof Lip Liner with a swirling swipe of the berry shade

Step 3: Line

Using Mary Kay® Waterproof Lip Liner in Berry, line the outer edges of your lips and fill them in halfway.

Collage of stacked product swipes featuring lip gloss, lip balm and lip liner

Step 4: Add Dimension

Swipe limited-edition† Mary Kay Unlimited® Lip Gloss in Lilac Love on the outer edges of your lips.

Step 5: Shine

Layer the bottom and top centers of your lips with Mary Kay Unlimited® Lip Gloss in Nude Blush for a glass-like appearance.

†Available while supplies last

When you’re rocking glass lips, we recommend letting them be the star of the show by going neutral with the rest of your look.

Apply a Liquid Foundation to your face for flawless-looking skin.
Tap a Neutral Eye Shadow all over your eyelids using an Eye Shadow Brush.
Hold your eyeliner upright. Wiggle the tip between your top lashes to apply eyeliner lightly.
Tap a light, Shimmery Eye Shadow on the inside corners of your eyelids using an Eye Smudger Brush.
Give your lashes a fanned-out, fluttery look by applying three coats of Mascara from the base of your lashes to the tips, wiggling the wand slightly to ensure even coverage and separation.
Start with well-defined yet effortless-looking eyebrows by filling in sparse areas with Brow Liner. Set your eyebrows with Clear Brow Gel in light, feathery strokes, mimicking the natural growth of your brow hairs. This technique ensures natural-looking brows that frame your face beautifully.
Finish your look by using a Cheek Brush to tap the apples of your cheeks with Blush.

FAQs

What are glass lips?

Glass lips is a trend inspired by glass skin, a K-beauty skin care technique. The makeup trend focuses on almost wet-looking lips and involves exfoliation, moisturization, lip liner and lip gloss. 

What makes lips look glossy?

A combination of hydration and healthy skin always helps! Cosmetic products such as lip gloss and satin lipstick finishes give a shine-enhancing effect as well.

How can I make my lips glossy all day?

To make the most of your glossy look, start with hydrated, exfoliated lips. Use a waterproof lip liner to help prevent the gloss from bleeding. Lastly, use a lip gloss that moisturizes and conditions lips.