Having a Hollywood smile has always been highly coveted, but only recently has having the perfect pout become so important too. Stunning lips are right on trend at the moment, and you better embrace it! Perfecting your lips can finish off your makeup fabulously. Here’s how to do it!
Look After Your Lips
Your lips aren’t going to look beautiful if you don’t look after them! Having healthy, nourished lips is really important, as lipstick over chapped lips can look really terrible. Make sure you have invested in some products that will protect them. When it is sunny, make sure to use sun protection on your lips as well as the rest of your body. When it is colder, keep applying chapstick. Chapped lips can get worse really quickly, so always keep some handy in your bag in case they begin to feel sore.
Look After Your Teeth
Perfecting your pout can’t be done without looking after your teeth! It’s no good having beautiful lips, if they are going to draw attention to bad teeth. Be sure to brush and floss twice a day, as well as going to your dentist for regular check ups. If you aren’t happy with your teeth, it is never too late to look into getting brace. Visit an orthodontist to see what options you have. You can even get clear aligners, which would be much less noticeable than your average braces, so no need to be embarrassed either!
Choose The Right Shade
Choosing the right shade of lipstick and lip liner is absolutely crucial in getting yourself the perfect pout. A lot of things contribute to what shade will suit you best, including skin tone and hair color. Take a look online for a simple guide on how to find your perfect shades. Be confident if it isn’t a shade you are used to picking, and try it out! Then try not to stray too far away from them!
Use Lip Liner
Lip liner is usually skipped, as most ladies go straight for the lippy. But lip liner is really important for making the shape of your lips stand out! It also helps your lipstick stay put for longer. Use a lip liner only a few shades different from the lipstick you want to use. Then line your lips, and blend it a little, so it doesn’t look too harsh. Make sure to accentuate your cupid’s bow, as this is the hardest bit of your lips to fill in with a stubby lipstick.
Use Lipstick Lock
Lipstick lock stings, but it’s worth it! Dab the excess of your lipstick onto a tissue, and then apply the clear lipstick lock over your lips. This will help your lippy stay put longer and prevent it from smudging, rather than rubbing straight off onto the first cup you drink out of!
That’s it! Be sure to take your cosmetics along with you in your bag, in case any rubs off a little during the day. Never ignore the potential of your lips again!
