Permanent makeup · Semi-permanent lip tint
A semi-permanent cosmetic tattoo that layers custom-blended pigment into the lips to even out tone, redefine faded borders, and reduce reliance on daily lip colour.
Source image published on Anima’s current Lip Shading page.
What it supports
Lip shading is a cosmetic tattooing technique that deposits medical-grade pigment into the lips using gentle shading passes. Anima’s current page describes it as a custom-blended semi-permanent tint used to correct pale tones, even out uneven pigmentation, and sharpen blurred borders.
Intensity is chosen with you, from a subtle lip blush to a more defined finish. The effect comes from colour and border definition rather than added volume, and the healed tone is softer than the vivid colour visible immediately after the appointment.
Your appointment
Lip shape, natural tone, medical history, and the colour and intensity you want are reviewed and mapped.
A topical numbing product is applied for comfort before pigment is placed.
Pigment is layered into the lips in gentle passes to build the agreed tone.
Lips look bright and slightly swollen at first, then flake and soften before the touch-up is planned.
Potential benefits
Benefits describe treatment goals, not guaranteed outcomes. Your provider will explain what is realistic for you.
Before you book
May suit adults who want more colour or clearer lip definition without added volume. Cold-sore history, pregnancy, breastfeeding, medicines, allergies, active lip conditions, previous lip pigment, and scar tendency all affect suitability and must be reviewed in person.
Share your medical history, medicines, supplements, allergies, cold-sore history, and any previous lip pigment at consultation. If you have had lip filler, Anima advises leaving at least four weeks before a lip shading session.
Anima notes that lips look vibrant, bright, and slightly swollen immediately afterward, and that the initial bold colour flakes away within roughly three to five days to reveal a softer tint. Allow flexibility before important events.
Follow the artist’s exact lip-healing instructions, keep the lips clean and protected, and do not pick flaking pigment. Report unexpected swelling, blistering, or possible signs of infection to the clinic promptly.
Your questions, answered
No. The pigment sits within the skin rather than on the surface, so it does not rub off on cups or clothing the way lipstick does.
Anima says the initial bold colour flakes off within about three to five days, leaving the softer tint underneath.
Anima lists roughly two to three years depending on lifestyle, metabolism, and sun exposure, with a touch-up 6 to 8 weeks after the first visit and maintenance suggested every 18 to 24 months.
Anima says the two can be combined, but advises leaving at least four weeks between a filler appointment and a lip shading session.
Not physically. Any change in apparent fullness comes from colour correction and border definition, not added volume.
Verified client signal
Read Anima’s 18 verified Fresha reviews in the original booking profile before deciding what feels right for you.
Use the live scheduler for current pricing and availability, then confirm suitability, scope, risks, and aftercare during consultation.
This page is general education and does not replace medical advice, diagnosis, or informed consent. Results, recovery, eligibility, and treatment plans vary. View Anima’s current source page.
