French tip lip combo: the viral beauty trend you need to try

The liner and gloss duo that's dominated the 2020s now has a new name: the French tip lip combo. Coined by TikTok user DaMenace, this trend went viral after he described it as "putting the outline on there with the lip gloss in the middle". The name stuck, and now everyone is recreating the look.

So, what exactly is the French tip lip combo?

Inspired by the classic French tip manicure, this lip style pairs a defined lip liner with a contrasting gloss in the centre. The key difference from your average lip combo is the emphasis on a crisp, higher-contrast outline that mimics the bold edge of a French tip nail. The trend may be recycled from the ‘90s, but its updated name and fresh interpretations are giving it new life.

Popular combos include deep brown or sultry red liners paired with sheer glosses, but the French tip lip combo can be customised for pretty much any vibe and style.