When you hear the word "layering," you might instantly think of putting a blazer over a sundress or a sweater over a tailored shirt. However, the action isn't exclusive to clothing. You can layer color cosmetics — like lip glosses over lipsticks — to expand your fall makeup wardrobe too.
Given the fact that statement lips are predicted to be huge again this fall [1], there's no better time to ace the technique either.
Ahead, three lip gloss and lipstick pairings we're excited to wear all fall — and probably into winter too.
Red Lipstick + High-Shine Gloss
Layering a gloss over any shade of satin red lipstick — like the e.l.f. Cosmetics SRSLY Satin Lipstick in Cherry [2] ($3) — is a simple way to switch up your go-to statement lip look. As far as what gloss to use? That's up to you, but we love the e.l.f. Cosmetics Lip Lacquer in Clear [3] ($3) because it isn't sticky and lets your lipstick's pigment really shine.
You can also up the intensity of your red lip look with a tinted lip gloss, like the e.l.f. Cosmetics Tinted Lip Oil in Shimmer Red Kiss [4] ($6).
Neutral Pink Lipstick + Champagne Lip Gloss
A shimmery gold gloss, like the e.l.f. Cosmetics Lip Plumping Gloss in Champagne Glam [5] ($6) would look so pretty over a pretty neutral pink lipstick.
We have our eyes on the e.l.f. Cosmetics SRSLY Satin Lipstick in Nectar [6] ($3) or the e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Core Lip Shine in Happy [7] ($6).
Hot Pink Lipstick + Sparkly Lip Gloss
Looking to give your beauty routine a little Y2K flair this fall. Break out a bubblegum-pink tinted lip balm or lipstick, like the e.l.f. Cosmetics Sheer Slick Lipstick in Grapefruit [9] ($5) and top it with a thick layer of lightly tinted or clear lip gloss.
We like that the e.l.f. Cosmetics Lip Lacquer in Bubbles [10] ($3) and the e.l.f. Cosmetics Jelly Pop Juicy Lip Gloss in Sparkling Pop [11] both offer a little sparkle on top of high-shine.