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As a girl, I’ve always been obsessed with lip makeup. The way it can transform your face and the way it makes you feel is amazing! This article will help you choose the right shade and steps to achieve the perfect lip makeup.
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1. Choose the right shade
According to makeup artist James Charles, choosing the right lip color is all about finding one that complements your skin tone and makes it pop. “The most important thing is to find a lipstick that will match with your skin tone,” he says. “It doesn’t have to be exact, but you want something close enough so that when you put it on, it looks like an extension of your face.” If in doubt about what colors would look best on you, Charles recommends looking at pictures of celebrities who have similar skin tones as yours (Beyonce and Lupita Nyong’o are good examples). Then try out some different shades until one jumps out at you as being especially flattering–you’ll know when this happens because every time someone looks at them they’ll say something like “OMG YOU’RE SO PRETTY!”
2. Apply the lip liner first
You can use a lip liner to create the perfect shape for your lips and make it easier to apply lipstick. Lip liners come in many colors and textures, so you can find one that suits your needs best. Some people prefer lip liners that feel creamy on their lips while others prefer those with a matte finish.
You should always start by applying the lip liner first because it will help define the shape of your mouth and prevent any mistakes with lipstick application later on. Once you have applied this step, go ahead and fill in any gaps around your mouth using a brush or finger tip before going over everything again with another layer of color!
3. Fill in your lips with the liner
Now that you’ve got your lip color on and the liner, it’s time to fill in your lips with the liner. This will create a nice curved edge for your lipstick to rest on, so that it doesn’t look like you have just one color going all over your mouth.
Here are some tips:
- Use short strokes from the center of your mouth outwards towards both corners (and then repeat on other side). This will help keep things even, but if you mess up a bit don’t worry about it! You’ll just need some good concealer/foundation skills later on if there are any noticeable gaps where they shouldn’t be.*
- If there are any mistakes left behind after using concealer or foundation (for example, if too much product has been applied), use Q-tips dipped in rubbing alcohol to clean up any stray marks or smears.*
4. With your finger or a brush, blend the color into your lips
Now that you’ve applied your lip color and it’s dried, use your finger or a brush to blend the color into your lips. You can use either one–it doesn’t matter which one you choose. Just make sure that it’s clean! Blending is important because it helps avoid lines and streaks in the lipstick or lip gloss (which is why they call them “stains”).
5. Use a clean brush for blending
If you don’t have a brush that’s dedicated to blending, use your finger instead! Your lips will look more natural when they’re not lined up perfectly with your skin. The best way to avoid this is by using a separate tube of lip liner rather than dipping into the same one over and over again. If you do decide on using one pencil as both liner and blender (which is totally fine), make sure it’s clean before applying it to your lips so that there aren’t any remnants from previous uses left behind on the tip or sides of the pencil itself
6. Switch to a new brush for the top coat
When you’re applying lipstick, it’s tempting to use the same brush as you did for your base. But this can lead to an uneven application; you may have accidentally pulled some pigment off of one lip and applied it elsewhere, or even smudged some onto your teeth! To avoid these mishaps and make sure that everything looks perfect before heading out into public (or just getting ready in front of the mirror), switch over to a clean brush that’s smaller than your lips but still has an oval shape (and preferably matches their color).
Follow these tips to make a perfect lip makeup
- Follow these tips to make a perfect lip makeup:
- Use a lip liner to define your lips. This will help you get an even color and shape on all of your lips, rather than having some areas looking darker than others.
- Use a lip brush for blending. A blendable pencil is best for this purpose, as it won’t leave any harsh lines behind when you blend out the edges with it. You can also use any other type of clean brush if necessary! Just make sure it’s clean first!
- Apply your top coat last so that none of the other steps get smudged or smeared before they dry completely (this includes all three steps above).
Conclusion
If you follow these tips, you’ll have a perfect lip makeup every time. You can also experiment with different shades and techniques to create your own unique look!
