How to Achieve the Effortlessly Chic “Bitten Lip” Look
There’s something about the bitten lip look that feels like it belongs in a French romance film — soft, flushed, and utterly kissable. It’s makeup without the makeup… effortless yet intentional. At Madame Gabriela, we adore beauty that whispers rather than shouts, and this trend is exactly that: a delicate pop of color that looks like it’s yours by nature.
Perfect for a slow Sunday brunch, an afternoon sail, or a candlelit dinner, the bitten lip is as versatile as it is flattering. The best part? You can master it in just a few steps, with only a handful of products.
Products You'll Need to Create the Bitten Lip Look
To achieve the bitten lip look, you'll need the following makeup products:
Lip Conditioner Saint Tropez at 11AM
Bold or bright lipstick: In a contrasting shade to create the center color. New York at 1PM or Mexico City at 9PM
Step 1: Prep Like a Pro
A smooth, hydrated canvas is the secret to lips that look naturally lush. Start with our Balm Lip Conditioner Saint Tropez at 11AM rich in organic Manuka honey and clean, plant-based oils, to plump and soften. This step ensures the color melts beautifully into your lips instead of clinging to dry patches.
Step 2: Add a soft layer of the perfect nude
Apply a think layer of Sydney at 8AM, this will create a base color. Fill in your lips with the nude shade, ensuring even light coverage.
Step 3: Choose the Perfect Contrast Shade
The bitten lip works best with colors that mimic a natural flush. Use our Mexico City at 9PM or New York at 1PM, these lipsticks are perfect here: lightweight, buildable, and infused with clean, nourishing ingredients so your lips stay comfortable all day.
Step 4: Apply with a Soft Touch
Dab the lipstick onto the center of your lips, then use your fingertip (clean, of course) to gently blend the color outward toward the edges. The intensity should be strongest in the middle and sheer out as you go.
Step 5: Blur for That “Just Kissed” Effect
Use a cotton swab or a clean fingertip to slightly blur the outer edges of your lips. The goal is to create a soft fade, as though the color is naturally part of your skin rather than sitting on top of it.
Why We Love It at Madame Gabriela
The bitten lip is the perfect marriage of romance and ease — and it’s incredibly forgiving. No need for perfect symmetry or hours in front of a mirror. Plus, when paired with our clean, non-toxic formulas, you’re not just looking beautiful — you’re taking care of your lips with every application.
So the next time you want that je ne sais quoi, skip the lip liner, dab on a touch of color, and let your lips do the talking.
xx
MG