Way Ahead Of Her Time
The queen of contouring is often associated with modern reality stars like the Kardashians. Still, Marilyn mastered using multiple shades to enhance her facial features.
To create the illusion of fuller lips, Monroe expertly applied five different shades of lipstick and gloss, achieving dimension. Darker reds adorned the outer corners of her lips, while lighter shades were brushed onto the center, producing a shadowy 3D effect that gave her lips a plumper appearance.