Signature Lipstick Pose – MidJourney Prompt Formula
Download free, ready-to-use prompt structures for different niches.
Tested & optimized to give you predictable, professional-quality images every time.
Your Optimized Final Prompt Breakdown:
"Close-up shot, black woman's lower face nose to chin, red lipstick tube with silver cap, positioned vertically below lips at center, hand holding from bottom, showing SKIN pores and textures ACROSS THE SKIN, soft key lighting with subtle rim light, gentle shadows under nose and lips, vibrant solid yellow, creating a striking contrast, bright mustard-yellow knitted sweater, macro lens 85mm, shallow depth of field, lipstick fully extended, red lips matching product color, matte lipstick finish with slight sheen"
Element-by-Element Formula Map:
| Category | Your Final Formula | Function | Why It Works |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRAMING | "Close-up shot, [subject]'s lower face nose to chin" | Defines crop area | ✅ Specific boundaries |
| SUBJECT | "black woman" | Specifies model | ✅ Clear demographic |
| PRODUCT PLACEMENT | "red lipstick tube with silver cap, positioned vertically below lips at center, hand holding from bottom" | Exact positioning | ✅ Very specific placement |
| SKIN REALISM | "showing SKIN pores and textures ACROSS THE SKIN" | BREAKTHROUGH FORMULA | ✅ Works for all skin tones |
| LIGHTING | "soft key lighting with subtle rim light, gentle shadows under nose and lips" | Professional lighting | ✅ Technical precision |
| BACKGROUND | "vibrant solid yellow, creating a striking contrast" | Color + purpose | ✅ Explains why |
| CLOTHING | "bright mustard-yellow knitted sweater" | Wardrobe details | ✅ Specific color/texture |
| TECHNICAL | "macro lens 85mm, shallow depth of field" | Camera specs | ✅ Professional equipment |
| PRODUCT DETAILS | "lipstick fully extended, red lips matching product color, matte lipstick finish with slight sheen" | Lipstick specifics | ✅ Complete product description |
Universal Formula Template:
Base Structure:
"Close-up shot, [SUBJECT]'s lower face nose to chin, [PRODUCT] with [DETAILS], positioned [SPECIFIC PLACEMENT], showing SKIN pores and textures ACROSS THE SKIN, [LIGHTING SETUP], [BACKGROUND + PURPOSE], [CLOTHING DETAILS], [TECHNICAL SPECS], [PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS]"
Key Breakthroughs:
🎯 Skin Formula Discovery:
- “showing SKIN pores and textures ACROSS THE SKIN”
- Why it works: The caps “SKIN” + “ACROSS THE SKIN” seems to force AI to apply texture universally
- Universal: Works for all skin tones, not just light skin
🎯 Technical Precision:
- Specific positioning: “positioned vertically below lips at center”
- Exact framing: “nose to chin”
- Complete product specs: “fully extended, matching color, matte with slight sheen”
🎯 Professional Quality:
- Real camera terms: “macro lens 85mm”
- Lighting expertise: “soft key lighting with subtle rim light”
- Purpose-driven elements: “creating a striking contrast”
Success Factors Identified:
✅ What Makes This Work:
- Hyper-specific positioning (no ambiguity)
- Technical camera language (professional feel)
- Universal skin texture formula (works across ethnicities)
- Complete product description (commercial ready)
- Purpose-explained elements (why yellow background)
❌ What We Eliminated:
- “Ultra-high resolution” (useless fluff)
- “Flawless yet realistic” (contradictory)
- “Freckles” (forces unwanted features)
- Vague descriptions (replaced with specifics)
Commercial Application:
For Different Products:
- Replace “red lipstick tube” with “foundation bottle”, “mascara wand”, etc.
- Keep the skin texture formula constant
- Adjust colors but maintain contrast principle
For Different Demographics:
- Change subject but keep technical structure
- “SKIN pores and textures ACROSS THE SKIN” works universally
- Maintain professional lighting and positioning
This Formula creates consistently realistic, commercial-quality beauty photography across all skin tones!
