💄
lipstick
Unicode: 1F484
Description
A woman's profile with a delicate pink lipstick mark or kiss mark, sometimes appearing as a pair of lips.
Group:
Objects > clothing
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Often represents a kiss, lipstick, beauty, femininity, love, or affection. Can also convey a playful or flirty mood.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010). It is a straightforward representation of a pair of lips or a lipstick print, symbolizing allure and affection.
Usage Examples
- Sending a virtual kiss: 'Goodnight! 💋'
- Talking about makeup: 'Just bought this new lipstick! 💋'
- Expressing affection: 'Love you! 💋'
- Flirty message: 'Thinking of you 💋'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly used to signify a kiss, a beauty product (lipstick), or sometimes a 'kiss-off' in a playful or dismissive way.
East Asian culture:
Similar usage, often associated with beauty, makeup applications, or romantic gestures. May also be used in contexts related to fashion.