It’s been decades since lipstick has been the most popular form of makeup. It indeed is one of the most essential fashion accessories that most women just can’t do without. I’m sure you ladies will agree that it’s the “go-to” makeup for a lot of us when we quickly want to pull our look together. As the popular saying goes – “Give a woman the right lipstick and she can conquer the world”.
But having said that, let me tell you that not everybody knows how to apply lipstick properly. It’s an art. If you are one of those struggling to master the art of applying lip color, here’s help. We have a few hacks for you to apply lipstick perfectly if you ever found it fading as soon as you applied it or cringed when you found it bleeding on the outside of your mouth and onto your teeth. Sounds familiar?
Let us help you out with these simple ways to apply lipstick perfectly!
How To Apply Lipstick Perfectly Like A Pro
To achieve the perfect pout and to make sure it stays, remember to follow these easy tutorials and tips for that glam look that lasts all day.
Let’s begin with what we need:
1.A nourishing lip balm/ lip conditioner
2.A lip liner
3.Concealer
4.Compact powder
5.Your favorite lipstick
And now we dive straight into the tutorial.
Method 1: Regular Step By Step Tutorial To Apply Lipstick
Step 1: Prep Your Lips
This is the first and foremost step and I can’t stress upon this enough – prepping is key! You don’t want to be walking around with dry, chapped lips. Exfoliate with a soft, damp toothbrush and hydrated by applying a nourishing lip balm to make those lips soft, supple and healthy-looking. You may apply a lip primer after to make the color stay on longer and to prevent it from bleeding.
Step 2: Apply A Base
How To Apply Lipstick Perfectly?
If you are worried about any kind of discoloration or an uneven liptone, it’s crucial for your lipstick to have a base to hang onto. This is to make sure your lipstick does not sink into your lips. Choose a concealer shade that matches your lip color and dab a little on with a flat brush or a small fluffy brush. Apply some compact over this to seal the base. It also helps your lip color to stay on longer.
Note: The M.A.C Prep + Prime Base is a great option and is also recommended by professional makeup artists.
Step 3: Use A Lip Liner
How To Apply Lipstick Perfectly?
To define your natural lip line and to prevent your lipstick from getting messy, use a good lip liner to define, reshape and perfect the contours of the lips. This way you will achieve a more defined, precise and polished look.
Trace over your natural lip line from one corner to another with a liner that compliments your skin tone to prevent feathering (this sometimes depends on matching it with the lipstick you decide to wear). To make the cupid’s bow more prominent, create an ‘X’ shape on your upper lip, just below the cupid’s bow.
Don’t worry if the lines on the inside are slightly imperfect because the lipstick will cover them anyway – but it’s the outer lines that matter.
Note: Use a liner that has a moderately smooth texture for easier application. I really like the Lakme 9 to 5 Lip Liners that come in various beautiful shades.
Step 4: Apply the Lipstick
How To Apply Lipstick Perfectly?
Step 4: Apply the Lipstick
Once you finish all the above steps and choose your lipstick, take some product onto a lip brush and apply it evenly all over your lips. Don’t miss out the inner corners. Ensure you apply it within the corners of your lined lips. Go coat by coat and intensify the color as you please. Usually, one good coat of a quality lipstick will suffice.
Note: If you have dry lips, you may not want to use matte lipsticks since they tend to dry your lips even more. Look for moisturizing lipsticks that also condition your lips.
If your lips are on the thinner side, avoid using very dark colors as they tend to make your lips look smaller.
Step 5: Add Definition
Use a small concealer blush and work on your edges to correct the shape of your lips. This is optional but if you want to give your lips that pouty look, you can add a subtle hint of lip gloss.
Now that you’ve got a basic idea of prepping your lips and applying lipstick perfectly, let’s cover a few other essential ideas that you can make use of.
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