A lipstick is something that every woman should have on their purse or vanity. This is because a little touch of colour on your lips can easily transform your look from drab to fab. However, lipstick application can also be a bit tricky. The wrong choice of colour or application technique can also damage your look just as easily. Here is a quick look at how to apply lipstick for your LOTD.
- Exfoliate and Moisturize. Your gorgeous lip colour can easily lose its appeal when worn on dry or flaky lips. As such, it is important to remove dead skin cells through exfoliation before applying lipstick. This can easily be done with the use of a toothbrush or a lip exfoliating product. Once you’re done with the exfoliation, you can now apply a balm to moisturize your lips. Leave balm for a few minutes before putting on a lip colour of your choice.
- Shade Selection. The lipstick shade that you choose would depend on your outfit and the occasion. In general dark and bright lip colours are ideal for night time while light and sheer shades are great for daytime. Nudes are also great for day to day activities. However, one must be careful in choosing nude shades to avoid looking too pale. Nude shades with the same colour as the inside of your bottom lip is a good option.
- Lip Liner and Lipstick Application. There are two ways to apply your lipstick. If you are in a rush, then simply dab the lipstick on your lips starting at the center and moving outwards to the corners. Apply lip liner afterwards to ensure that the lipstick doesn’t bleed beyond the lips. But remember to stick to the natural shape of the lips when applying lip liners. The last thing you want is a fake look on your lips instead of getting luscious lips. Another way to do it is to apply the lip liner to your entire lips first before layering it with your lipstick. This is one way to ensure that the colour stays longer on your lips.
Don’t forget to apply a gloss afterwards for a luscious look. Also blot your lips to remove excess product and avoid getting them on your teeth or drinking glasses. Lipstick application can be quicker and easier with the right tools. Some lipstick products today already come with their own applicators. You only have to choose one that you are comfortable with. Having the right set of brushes, liners, and lip colours can also turn lipstick application from something routine into an artistic expression.
