Journal
Notes on brows & lips
Honest, expert care guides from the SYNC team — simple rituals for beautiful brows and lips.
Lips
N°26
How to Apply Lip Oil for the Best Finish
How to apply lip oil so it looks glossy and even rather than patchy or sticky, including prep, the right amount and... Read
Lips
N°25
How to Get a Long-Lasting Lip Stain
A lip stain is the most durable way to wear colour. Here is how to prep, apply and set one so the... Read
Lips
N°24
How to Store Lip Products and When to Replace Them
Where you keep lip products, and how long you keep them, affects how they perform. Here is sensible storage and replacement guidance. Read
Lips
N°23
How to Care for Your Lips When Flying and in Dry Climates
Cabin air and dry climates pull moisture from lips fast. Here is how to prep before you fly, what to pack, and... Read
Lips
N°22
How to Fix Patchy, Uneven Lipstick
Patchy lipstick is almost always a surface problem, not a formula one. Here is how to prep, fill and layer so colour... Read
Lips
N°21
Why Does My Lip Product Pill or Roll Off?
Pilling happens when lip layers refuse to bind and rub into little rolls. Here is why it occurs and how to layer,... Read
Lips
N°20
How to Get Glossy Lips Without the Stickiness
Glossy lips do not have to feel tacky or catch your hair. Here is why traditional gloss gets sticky, how tinted lip... Read
Lips
N°19
How to Find Your Perfect Nude Lip Shade
A nude lip only works when it matches your undertone and skin depth. Here is how to read yours, choose warm or... Read
Lips
N°18
How to Make Your Lips Look Bigger with Liner
Overlining works when it is subtle and placed with care. Here is how to make lips look fuller with liner, where to... Read
Lips
N°17
The Right Order to Apply Your Lip Products
The order you apply your lip products decides whether colour grips, feathers or slides. Here is the correct sequence, from scrub to... Read
Lips
N°16
How to Heal Cracked, Sore Lips
When lips are already cracked and sore, healing is about calming and protecting them, not scrubbing. Here is what to stop doing,... Read
Lips
N°15
Lip Care for Mature Lips
Lips get thinner, drier and less defined with age. Here is a gentle, honest routine and the product and finish choices that... Read
Lips
N°14
How to Build a Natural Everyday Lip
The your-lips-but-better look comes from layering balm, a softly blended liner and a sheer tinted oil. Here are the steps and how... Read
Lips
N°13
How to Break the Lip-Licking Habit
Licking your lips feels soothing but dries them further and can cause lip-licker's dermatitis. Here are practical steps to break the habit... Read
Lips
N°12
How to Care for Sun-Exposed Lips
Lips burn easily because they have little melanin and thin skin. Here is how to protect them with SPF, soothe sun exposure,... Read
Lips
N°11
How to Soften the Look of Lip Lines
Vertical lip lines come from dryness, sun, age and repeated movement. Here is how to soften their look with hydration, exfoliation, light... Read
Lips
N°10
How to Make Your Lip Colour Last All Day
Long-lasting lip colour is mostly about prep and technique, not just formula. Here is how to make it stay, and an honest... Read
Lips
N°09
How to Choose a Lip Balm That Actually Works
Some lip balms soothe, some do nothing, and a few make lips worse. Here is how to read the ingredients, avoid the... Read
Lips
N°08
Overnight Lip Care: A Simple Night Routine
Lips do most of their repairing overnight. Here is a gentle, exfoliate-then-seal night routine that turns your balm into an overnight mask... Read
Lips
N°07
How to Prevent Chapped Lips in Winter
Cold air, wind and dry central heating strip lips fast in winter. Here is why it happens and a simple, honest routine... Read
Lips
N°06
How to Exfoliate Your Lips Safely
How to exfoliate your lips safely: how often, a gentle step-by-step method, DIY versus product, and the mistakes to avoid. Read
Lips
N°05
How to Apply Lip Liner Like a Pro
A pro makeup artist's step-by-step method for lip liner, from the cupid's bow to blending, plus the mistakes that make it look... Read
Lips
N°04
Lip Oil vs Gloss vs Balm: What's the Difference?
Balm cares, gloss shines, lip oil does both. A pro breaks down the difference in texture, finish and purpose, and how to... Read
Lips
N°03
