Make-up Basics Part 4

Applying Lipstick For The Best Results

Make sure you know the shaping
of your lips. If they are pale or thin
you should use glossy lipsticks to
make them look fuller. If you already
have fuller lips, a matted texture and
dark coloured lipstick can be used as
long as the shade chosen complements
your skin tone.

Moisturising your lips is crucial as the
look of lipstick on chapped lips is horrid.
Also please note that some matt lipsticks
will make your lips drier than before.
A definition between lips and skin must
be had. To do this you must tone down
the redness outside of the lip line by using
foundation.

After this line your lips using a lip definer,
then even up the bow and draw from the
outer corners with short and feather like
strokes. At the bottom of the lip define the
central curve to maintain the balance; do
this only if you need the lips to look fuller.

Lastly apply the lipstick with a lip brush.
Use sheer lipstick during the day and a
high gloss finish or shimmer for night.