Lips · colour correction

Dark lip neutralization

Warm-toned pigment that softens dark, cool or uneven lip colour, so lips look even and natural, with or without colour on top.

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Price: $250
Appointment: About 2½ hours
Sessions: Often 2 or more
Touch-up: $150, 6–8 weeks after

Who it suits

Naturally darker, cool-toned or uneven lips
Lips darkened by sun or smoking
Anyone who wants lip blush but has a darker base colour to correct first

If you’re prone to cold sores, plan ahead with your doctor, because the procedure can trigger an outbreak.

How it works

We look at your natural lip colour and talk through the result you want.
A warm corrective pigment is chosen to cancel the dark or cool tones in your lips.
Numbing is applied, then the corrective colour is shaded across the lips with a machine.
Once healed, a follow-up session continues the correction or adds a soft tint on top.

Healing

What to expect as it heals

Everyone heals a little differently. This is the typical path, and you’ll get written aftercare for your skin at the appointment.

Days 1–3Lips are swollen and the colour is very bright.
Days 3–7Lips flake and peel. Keep them moisturised with the aftercare balm and don’t peel.
Weeks 1–2Colour looks pale or even patchy. This is normal.
Weeks 3–6The true colour blooms back as the lips fully heal.
Weeks 6–8Touch-up to deepen and even the colour.

Aftercare at a glance

No picking, peeling or scratching. Let flakes fall off on their own.
No swimming, saunas, steam rooms or hot tubs for about two weeks.
No heavy sweating or workouts for the first week.
No makeup, skincare actives (retinol, acids) or facials on the area until it’s healed.

For lips

Drink through a straw for the first few days.
Avoid spicy, salty and acidic foods while the lips heal.
If you get cold sores, take any antiviral your doctor prescribed exactly as directed.

Full aftercare guide

Questions

Dark Lip Neutralization FAQ

How many sessions will I need?

It depends on how dark your lips are to start. Many people need more than one session before the colour looks even; Mina will give you an honest estimate when she reviews your photo.

Can I have lip blush afterwards?

Yes. Once the dark tones are neutralized, lip blush can add a soft tint on top.

Will my lips look orange?

Warm corrective pigment can look bright while it heals. As it settles, it cancels the dark tones rather than showing as orange.