I'm a Beauty Editor and This Is the 2024 Makeup Trend I'm Most Excited About

The key to getting this look *just right* is to use two shades of lipstick that play well with each other. For example, you could apply a brighter peach lipstick on the bottom lip and a warmer terracotta on the top (like Romy did) and you’ve got yourself a two-dimensional pout that doesn’t overwhelm the rest of your face. In fact, makeup artists often use two or more complementary shades to create custom hues for their celebrity clients.

So, as we slowly look ahead to 2024, I hope you’ll join me in experimenting with some of your lesser-worn lipsticks. Try as many combinations as you fancy—or at least until you land on a duo that works for you.

My only piece of advice before we part? Try not to smack your lips together too much throughout the day, so you don’t lose the contrast between the two colors. (Or smack away, and enjoy your newly blended shade!)