Back to glossary

Permanent make-up

Watercolour lips

Soft lip pigmentation without a hard outline – for a natural tint.

Watercolour lips are a variant of lip pigmentation that dispenses with any drawn outline. Colour is worked in softly across the surface, creating a delicate, natural tint.

Difference to lip blush:

Both techniques work softly; lip blush usually still hints at the outline, while watercolour omits it entirely. Both are far removed from the hard lip liner of past decades.

Good to know:

Lips heal differently from brows: they flake more, lose more pigment and almost always need a touch-up. For clients prone to cold sores, preventive medication is often recommended – that belongs in the consultation.

Make more of your beauty business.

Start free