TikTok's 'Blurry Lip' Trend Is A Super Forgiving Way To Apply Your Lipsticks

Many variations of the blurry lip exist, ranging from the blotted to the popsicle. While takes on these trends may differ slightly, they all revolve around a lip look that isn't as clean-cut as the perfectly lined pouts that we're used to. Instead, the blurry lip is characterized by its messy, faded edges.

Overall, the look is heavily linked to Korean beauty, with YouTuber Nara from Korea explaining how the gradient look aligns with the more "natural" makeup styles popular in K-beauty. This sentiment is echoed by Jason Hoffman, VP of Beauty and Product for Amyris, who told Byrdie how the reverse ombre trend is inspired by hot pot lips, a beauty fad named for the flushness replicated in the look.

K-pop stars such as Joy from Red Velvet and Kim Lip from Loona have worn the blurry lip style. Other stars sporting the trend include Daisy Edgar-Jones, who has rocked the popsicle lip along with Sadie Sink. The popularity of these blurred, smudgy lip looks can also be observed in the recent rise of blot and stain lip products (per Allure).