If you want to master lip blush, you have to understand that melanin-rich lips are not the same as lighter lips. Here’s what that means for you as an artist: 🔎 Different Tones in One Lip Melanin is rarely distributed evenly. You’ll see lighter centers, darker borders, or even two completely different tones on top and bottom lip. That’s normal. ⏳ Healing Is Slower Melanin-rich skin takes its time. Expect longer healing and more visible stages in the process—don’t panic when you see gray or ashy tones at first, that’s just part of the neutralization stage. 🎨 Color Choice Matters Most The secret isn’t picking a “pretty pink.” It’s understanding undertones. Warm pigments are your best friend—think orange and peach correctors to cancel coolness before you even think about adding target colors. 🖌 Technique = Layers Don’t overload the skin. Gentle passes, light saturation, and building up color over multiple sessions create the healthiest, most even results. Think of it as “painting wi...