The cool-toned lip combos for the coldest season of the year Tips on how to get them and which products to use

December is synonymous with celebrations, and there’s no better occasion than this to show off a new makeup look. From Christmas dinner to the sparkling New Year’s Eve party, all the way to reunions with friends returning to the city where we grew up, every excuse is a good one to experiment with new combinations using the products in our makeup bag. Like every season, this one has its icons too, and no, we’re not talking about Santa Claus, but the Snow Queen. From Instagram to TikTok, countless beauty trends dominate the winter season, such as Icy makeup characterized by white glittery eyeshadow reminiscent of snowflakes, or i’m cold makeup, which recreates the typical rosy flush on the cheeks caused by freezing temperatures. We also can’t overlook slavic doll makeup, with its ultra-elegant smokey eyes paired with a fluffy fur hat.

Trendy lip combo for winter 2025

All of these archetypes share one common denominator: ultra-cool-toned lip combos. For days now, beauty creators have been battling it out with lip liners to rank the perfect lip combinations. The go-to shade for overlining is, of course, a cool-toned brown, while what changes are the shades of lipsticks, glosses, and tints used to create the gradient. Two shades in particular seem to have taken over the algorithm: milky pink, sometimes alternating with baby pink, and greige. The latter has made a strong comeback as an absolute protagonist in 2025. In fact, we’ve witnessed a revival of gothic style across all art forms, from cinema to music and fashion, just think of figures like Jenna Ortega, Gabbriette Bechtel, Charli XCX and Rosalia. So let’s discover how to recreate these ultra-cool-toned lips.

Must-have lip products for winter

The goal of this trend is to create a visual contrast between the lip liner and the lipstick, while maintaining a cohesive look that feels seamless overall. Some prefer a matte finish, while others are constantly searching for a glitter-packed gloss to achieve ice-like, mirror-shine lips. Here’s a selection of viral lip combos, where timeless products meet the latest releases:

• Perfect for matte girls: “Time Liner” pencil no. 17 + Cloude Matte Overskin lipstick 01 “Ghibli” by Overskin (a light rosy beige with a warm undertone).

• For those who want to shine: Plumping Lip Liner “Iced Latte” + Plumping Gloss in the shade “Curve Hime” by Kylie Cosmetics.

• A true classic: “Stone” lip liner + Macximal Sleek Stain Lipstick “Blankety” by MAC Cosmetics.

• Long-lasting: Lip Lingerie Lip Liner Stain “Lip Lock” + Jelly Job Full Bodied Shine Gloss “Jelly Icing” by NYX Cosmetics (milky pink with no glitter).

For low-cost lovers

Don’t have a cool-toned combo on hand, your appointment time is approaching, and you want to show up wearing the makeup of the moment at all costs? No problem! We’ve come up with some zero-effort, super low-cost solutions:

• Shimmer in perfect snow princess style: Rimmel Cappuccino Lip Liner 705 + Catrice Gloss in the shade “Diamond Glaze” no. 020.

• Hydrating and mirror-like for lovers of rosy combos: KIKO Milano Everlasting Lipliner no. 505 + Essence Hydrating Nude Lipstick no. 301.

• Perfect for any look: KIKO Milano Smart Fusion Lip Liner no. 36 + Essence “Flower Blossom” Gloss no. 105.

• Matte and ultra-light: Plumping Lip Liner no. 150 “Queen Vibes” + Catrice “Scandalous” Lipstick 010.