Maria Katrina Paras

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Care for Dark Lined Lips

<p>A lot of Filipinos must’ve experienced insecurities growing up with their dark-lined lips. If I could share a little bit of my experience, I’ve always adored the natural pink-toned lips I used to see on television, as if it should be the lip color I should possess, and not embrace the natural, God-given features I have.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:600px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1748682119889street-og-DDO0Cv4U9Gs-unsplash.jpg" style="width:600px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded"/><span class="fr-inner"><a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/woman-with-brown-hair-smiling-DDO0Cv4U9Gs" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Unsplash</a></span></span></span>In a country with a climate that ranges from tropical to monsoon, there’s no question that, along with the beautiful tanning of our skin, our lips, too, tend to be slightly darker than other nationalities. Our genes also play an underlying factor for us having this unique pout. Regardless, our distinctive features, which were perceived as a negative beauty standard in our culture, can now be our strength in elevating our appearance. It&#x27;s time to own your dark-lined morena lips!</div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:600px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1748683266103tony-litvyak-iVGmPVoi8Rk-unsplash.jpg" style="width:600px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded"/><span class="fr-inner"><a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/a-close-up-of-a-womans-lips-and-nose-iVGmPVoi8Rk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Unsplash</a></span></span></span></div><p>Enhancing our lips could be tricky since the human eye perceives colors differently. The common standard of beauty lies between the shades of red and pink, one of the reasons why pink and plush lips are also perceived as attractive. The important thing we have to do is shy away from any bright colors with our morena lips and instead amplify them with warm-hued shades. This helps uplift our complexion rather than making it look dull. </p><p>If you’re up for a good lip tutorial, scroll ahead!</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Moisturize Your Lips</strong></div><p>First things first—never forget to moisturize your lips! It helps any cosmetic application, whether it’s a matte or glossy product, go on smoothly. Prepping our lips beforehand also helps set the pigment of our lipstick better. The moisturizing ingredients in a balm or lip treatment hydrate the lips, allowing lipstick to sit flawlessly on our pout.</p><p>Here are some good lip treatment recommendations:</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:300px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1748684434954Screen_Shot_2025-05-31_at_5.30.35_PM-removebg-preview.png" style="width:300px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner"><a href="https://www.lookatme.com.ph/vitamin-balm-in-universal-clear/p/BP_70097738?srsltid=AfmBOopsTAKANRL6_Kls-y8JZEmmFP2-pUuWmqT23DDv_80eaVo8dWw5" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shop Issy Vitamin Balm in Universal Clear</a></span></span></span></div><div><br/><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:350px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1748684678716Screen_Shot_2025-05-31_at_5.42.47_PM-removebg-preview.png" style="width:350px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner"><a href="https://ph.laneige.com/products/bouncy-firm-lip-treatment?srsltid=AfmBOor-wZuE-HDIFsI1tXCCOR_4gb94KgbWVhgwuRUdAo16batNOvB8" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shop Laneige Bouncy &amp; Firm Lip Treatment</a></span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong></strong><strong>Find the Perfect Lip Liner</strong></div><p>You might ask, “If the goal is to make our lips look symmetrical, why do we need a lip liner?” That’s exactly the point of using one–to give our lips more definition and dimension. There are different types of liners to suit our preferences, but for a more emphasized look, go for creamy formulas. These glide smoothly along the outer edges of our lips, making shaping much more manageable.</p><p>Check the list below for our pick of lip liners:</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:100px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1748685246430Screen_Shot_2025-05-31_at_5.46.59_PM-removebg-preview.png" style="width:100px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner"><a href="https://www.strokes.ph/products/kiss-sculpt?srsltid=AfmBOop6wygJg1UhDLrR8nlucpTT_9zn-SbMz81CVn71TQ0UInGCFWpa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shop Strokes Kiss Sculpt</a></span></span></span></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:300px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1748685290810Screen_Shot_2025-05-31_at_5.52.53_PM-removebg-preview.png" style="width:300px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner"><a href="https://www.lazada.com.ph/products/vice-cosmetics-perfect-kizz-lip-liner-i3255075546.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shop Vice Cosmetics Perfect Kizz Lip Liner</a></span></span></span></div><div><strong>Always Go for Morena-Friendly Shades</strong></div><p>As much as we love exploring colors, choosing the perfect lipstick is a bit different from picking out clothes to express our style or fashion. Try opting for muted, warm tones–they define the lips beautifully and enhance the effect of our lip liner. If you’re using a darker lip liner, pair it with a lipstick that’s one or two shades lighter. This creates the illusion of fuller, more supple lips!</p><div><br/></div><div><strong><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:250px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1748685474431Screen_Shot_2025-05-31_at_5.57.18_PM-removebg-preview.png" style="width:250px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" spellcheck="false"><a href="https://happyskincosmetics.com/products/happy-skin-lip-mallow-mousse?variant=47650357149976" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shop Happy Skin Lip Mallow Mousse in Cinnamon</a></span></span></span><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:300px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1748685651969Screen_Shot_2025-05-31_at_6.00.14_PM-removebg-preview.png" style="width:300px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" spellcheck="false"><a href="https://blkcosmetics.com.ph/collections/airy-matte-tint/products/blk-cosmetics-airy-matte-tint?variant=47606409003311" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shop blk cosmetics daydream airy matte tint in Maven</a></span></span></span></strong></div><div><strong>Lip Aftercare</strong></div><p>Save the best for last. All the effort we put into our lips will go to waste if we don’t take proper care of them. Before going to bed, always remove any product you wore during the day. Leaving pigments on our lips overnight can dry them out and make them cracked and dry in the morning.</p><p>The best way to prevent this is to first remove lip color with cleansing oil or micellar water, whichever remover you prefer. Then, follow up with a hydrating cleanser to ensure no tint remains. As part of our nighttime skincare routine, apply a nourishing lip product to lock in moisture and help our lips recover from the day’s wear and tear.</p><p>Check out these lip sleeping masks for nighttime care:</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:400px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1748685873810Screen_Shot_2025-05-31_at_6.02.22_PM-removebg-preview.png" style="width:400px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner"><a href="https://ph.laneige.com/products/lip-sleeping-mask-berry-miniature?srsltid=AfmBOoqepPQF8FQbeQKHaECysLR16hYfH1NKI_1WCe0fdcN6bCjDngqr" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shop Lip Sleeping Mask_EX</a></span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/metro-style/beauty/2025/5/27/makeup-with-spf-1128" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">READ: Add to Cart: Protect Your Skin with SPF-Packed Makeup</a></div>

How To Make Your Dark-Lined Morena Lips Your Best Asset

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Published May 31, 2025 06:00 PM PHT

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