Semi-Permanent Makeup Lip Blush

At Blush Bude, my goal is to give you soft, elegant, natural-looking lips that heal beautifully and last. Following this preparation guide will help minimise swelling, improve colour retention, and ensure the best possible results.

4 Weeks Before Your Appointment

• Avoid lip fillers or dissolving treatments within 4 weeks of your lip blush.
• If you suffer from cold sores, please contact your GP or pharmacist for an antiviral such as Aciclovir or Valaciclovir. This is important as lip blush can trigger an outbreak.
• Begin keeping your lips well hydrated daily with a nourishing balm.

1 Week Before

• Gently exfoliate your lips 2–3 times during the week using a soft toothbrush or gentle lip scrub.
• Increase your water intake – hydrated skin heals better and holds pigment more evenly.
• Avoid sunburn, tanning, or windburn on the lips.

48 Hours Before

Please avoid:

• Alcohol
• Caffeine where possible
• Blood-thinning medications or supplements (such as aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil, or vitamin E) if medically safe to pause
• Active skincare around the mouth (retinol, acids, peels)

These can increase bleeding and affect how well the pigment implants.

The Night Before

• Gently exfoliate your lips.
• Apply a thick layer of balm before bed.
• Your lips should be smooth, soft, and free from dryness or cracking.

On the Day

• Arrive with clean, product-free lips.
• Eat beforehand to keep your blood sugar stable.
• Avoid caffeine if possible.
• Bring your antiviral medication if prescribed.

If you notice any tingling, itching, or signs of a cold sore, please contact me to reschedule.

Please Reschedule If You Have:

• An active or healing cold sore
• Cracked, chapped, or broken skin on the lips
• Sunburn or irritation around the mouth
• A recent lip filler (within 4 weeks)
• Any illness or infection

Lip blush should only be performed on healthy skin to ensure safe healing and beautiful results.

A Little Note From Me

Lip blush is all about enhancing your natural beauty – soft colour, improved shape, and that effortless “your lips but better” glow. Taking a little time to prepare helps us achieve the most even, long-lasting result possible.

I can’t wait to create your perfect Blush Bude lips.