Jennifer Lopez on how to perfect her signature nude lip
If there are two beauty cornerstones for which Jennifer Lopez wrote the rule book, they are surely the perfect nude lip, and the effortless glow.
In fact so au fait is Lopez with the beauty landscape that the actress and singer has added beauty founder to her CV by quite literally bottling her red-carpet-level skin- and bodycare routines with eponymous brands JLo Beauty and JLo Body (currently available in the US).
Lopez says the staples within her two lines not only enhance skin hydration and radiance but also inform an ongoing self-care routine, especially important when balancing short winter days, long nights, and the festive party period. As for one of her family’s favourite seasonal dishes? “Vanilla flan is our traditional go-to dessert for the holidays,” she tells Bazaar.
For some skincare tips as well as a little gifting guidance, we caught up with the Unstoppable star to learn more about her current beauty and wellness favourites, along with the go-to stocking fillers she recommends adding to your shopping list. Plus, Lopez shares exclusive tips on creating that perfect nude lip for your next festive fête.
One of the make-up looks you’re best known for is your signature nude lip. Do you have any tips for readers looking to find their perfect nude lip combination for the festive season?
"Yes, yes, I love a simple-yet-glowing nude lip. I’ll usually do a natural nude and sometimes a little brighter pink. I like to use my Make Up For Ever lip pencil. They have a range of colours that makes it easy to find the right shade for you, since everyone is different. The key is finding a colour that’s going to emphasise your lips but not be too dark. I think sometimes we think that a darker lip liner is better, but honestly, a lighter one is what’s going to make your lips look bigger and more plump. I also only line the outer part of my lips, and not all the way to the edges, which gives them that centered, pouty look.
"Next, I take my JLo Beauty Beso Balm and slather it on top of the liner to hydrate the lips and give them a visibly plumper look while smoothing fine lines. And then, I put on a nice shiny gloss in a subtle tint to finish off the look. I have tonnes of glosses that I like to use from Fenty Beauty, YSL Beauty, and drugstore brands; I don’t care. Whenever I see a lip gloss I like, I just get it. I don’t care where it’s from. I just try to make sure they all have a little tint, the same as with the pencil. Again, it’s important to find the right shades for you and that they complement each other. The products should look almost the same shade when you put them on so they blend nicely together."
Along with a dry brush, what other beauty tools do you use regularly?
"Well, as you mentioned, dry brushing is my number-one favourite. It has so many benefits for the skin on our body. I love it so much that I added one to my JLo Beauty Ultimate Body Kit for the holidays as one of the free gifts you get with it.
"I’d also have to say a gua sha is another tool I always use. I typically use one with serum or oil. I know they’re everywhere now and super trendy, but I find them to be really worth the time if you learn how to use them correctly. The tools function similarly to dry brushing by increasing blood flow. And who knows? You might even see one coming for JLo Beauty. We’ll see."
If you could only spend $25 on a Christmas gift, what would you buy?
"I would definitely buy my Beso Balm lip mask. It’s the perfect little stocking stuffer, and someone can use it every day and night. Plus, it smells like vanilla flan, which is perfect for the holidays. But I can give you another gift idea, because why not? We all need that extra pampering. You can also get our JLo Deluxe Kit, which comes with the cutest little travel pouch and the That Limitless Glow sheet-mask set for free. Take that and add in the Beso Balm and you’ve got a four-piece gift for someone under $25. Done."
I know staying hydrated is extremely important to you, which is one of the reasons why your JLo Beauty Head-to-Toe Glow Kit includes a bonus bling cup. How many styles of bling cup do you rotate through each week?
"That’s a two-part question. First of all, yes, hydration is incredibly important to me. I think it’s a beauty and skincare secret that people don’t use enough. When I’m hydrated, I feel energised and I can perform at my best, whether I’m onstage or at the gym. I think drinking enough water is its own little self-care ritual that I make time for every day. And the bling cup just reminds me to drink water. It’s one of those simple things that make a huge difference to how I look and feel.
"You have to keep hydrated, so you might as well do it in style. And everywhere I go, wherever I take my bling cup, there’s not a person who doesn’t comment on it. They say, 'Oh my gosh, I want one of those!' so they become gifts that I give away, and that’s why we’ve added it to the kit. So, yes, I do have a lot of bling cups — way too many, and they’re all over the house. It’s a habit now, but I do have my favourites. The reason I have so many is because every time I do a new project, my team will get one made with the new movie on it, with the new tour on it, whatever it is. So, I have a tonne of them in all sorts of colours and designs, and somehow I use them all."
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