If you are on the hunt for the real price of Aquarelle lips that Australians are actually paying, the quick answer is simple: most studios charge between AUD 700 and AUD 1,200 for the initial procedure, and the six-week touch-up is often extra unless it’s clearly mentioned in the package. A lot of Australian studios will either bundle the follow-up with the first price or charge separately for it, which usually runs around AUD 150 to AUD 350. So yeah, do ask before booking in.
I’m Olha Po, the founder of Cosmetic Tattoo Studio Melbourne Face Figurati, and this is one of the biggies I get asked during consults – which is fair enough, nobody wants to be hit with a touch-up session they weren’t expecting, do they?
A Reality Check On Pricing
Aquarelle lips fall under the lip blush umbrella, but pricing can vary more than you’d think. It’s a pretty refined treatment, and the cost will depend on your lips, what you want to achieve, your artist’s experience, and whether you need standard lip work or something a bit more corrective, like addressing dark lip undertones.
When looking for a studio in Melbourne, clients usually compare a few things first: the price of the initial session, whether they get the 6-8 week follow-up included, and how natural the result looks once it’s healed. Many are particularly interested in lip permanent makeup in Melbourne. Which is exactly the right approach, because a low price isn’t always the best value if you find you need extra sessions, or some corrections sooner rather than later.
What On Earth Are Aquarelle Lips
Aquarelle lips are a soft cosmetic tattoo treatment that gives you a gentle wash of colour on the lips. Think a healthy tint rather than a full-on bold lipstick. The aim is to improve your lip tone, define the shape, and get a nice balance while keeping it looking natural once it’s fully healed.
At Face Figurati, I explain it like this for my clients: if traditional lipstick is a full outfit, then Aquarelle lips are the nice fitting blazer – it pulls everything together but doesn’t make a big show of itself. They suit clients who want a bit more colour than just a clear balm, but less drama than a bold, lined lip.
Typical Price Range in Australia
If you just want a ballpark figure, here it is: lip blush in Australia usually starts at around AUD 700 and goes up to AUD 1,200 for the first session. Prices can be lower in smaller markets or go higher in major metro areas like Melbourne and Brisbane, depending on the studio and the service.
These prices are more like what you’d find at the shops, since individual studios set their own prices, so they can vary. The table shows what’s currently going on in the whole industry of cosmetic tattooing in Australia – as far as I know, anyway.
Is Follow-up Included – Don’t Get Caught Out
So here’s the bit where most people go wrong – do Aquarelle lipstick touch-ups come free with the initial price? Well, sometimes yes, but actually, no. Don’t go assuming its just part of the deal because you saw it advertised in an ad for lip tattoo prices in Australian clinics.
From what I’ve seen, studios all seem to handle it in one of three ways: they include it in the initial package, only if you book within a certain time frame, or make you come back for a separate appointment and charge you for it. And if your lips go patchy and uneven in the healing process, or need a bit of tone work, that’s when the second session really becomes important.
Why That Second Session Isn’t An Upsell
The second six-week session, the one where they re-check the colour and evenness of your lips, is not just an opportunity for the studio to make a bit more cash. Its actually a completely necessary part of the process, giving the artist a chance to see how well the colour has taken and if any areas need reinforcing – or even just a bit of tweaking to get it just right.
I’ve found that people are always a bit surprised by this – they think the results will look amazing straight after the treatment, but as the healing process settles in, the colour ends up softer and more muted than it was at first. And some people get caught out thinking one session is all they need, but the final result is much better after that second touch-up session.
What Pushes The Price Up – Not Just A Simple Job
Now, not every lip tattoo is the same. Sometimes a job needs a lot more skill, time, and effort to get just right. And as you might have guessed, that’s going to cost more. Like when we did a lip correction job on a client who’d had some over-saturated work done elsewhere – that took a lot longer, and needed a lot more careful attention to get the colour just right. And of course, you can’t just price it like a simple fresh set of lips and expect to get away with it.
My Real Takeaway
If you’re considering Aquarelle lip tattoo prices, think about the total value you’d be getting for your money, not just the first number you see on a website. In Australia, its pretty standard for the total treatment to sit somewhere between AUD 700 and AUD 1,200. The six-week touch-up isn’t always included, so make sure to ask about that and get it in writing.
As Olha Po, my advice boils down to this: find the artist whose healed work, hygiene standards, and communication you genuinely trust. At Cosmetic Tattoo Studio Melbourne Face Figurati, we just tell you straight out what you can expect to pay upfront, so you know exactly where you stand. Still not sure if lip blush is for you? Give Face Figurati a shout – I’m happy to chat you through it.
FAQ
How long do Aquarelle lips last?
Generally, 1 to 3 years or maybe a wee bit longer, depending on how well you take care of them, how much sun you get, how many lifestyle factors are at play and just how well the pigment sticks.
How much does it cost to get your lips blushed in the first place?
In Australia, most initial sessions are between AUD 700 and AUD 1,200, and sometimes the touch-up is a separate fee.
How much does lip blushing cost in Australia overall?
The average cost for lip blushing in Oz is generally in the hundreds to low thousands, depending on what you get for your money.
Is lip blushing worth the investment?
For a lot of our clients, the answer is yes, especially if you want to get that perfect natural lip tone and shape with less fuss and muss from your daily makeup routine, and if you choose an experienced artist.
Who should steer clear of Aquarelle lips?
If you’re dealing with active cold sores, have an infection, any medical conditions, are pregnant, have pregnancy-related concerns or just have unrealistic expectations about the result, then its probably best to hold off til you get proper advice first.
