People often ask me how I manage to always keep my lipstick perfectly intact. I've developed a technique that allows my lipstick to remain on all day without drying out my lips. Lipstick is actually a great lip protectant in that when your outside in the sun, many times women forget to care about their lips but if you're wearing lipstick, it's protectant against the suns harmful rays.
They key to having the perfect lipstick is to mix the shades. I like to keep 3-4 lipstick options with me for a quick switch from day to nighttime lips. Mixing the shades also locks in the color and gives you a shade that is all your own. The key to mixing shades is selecting a darker color for the bottom layer which you'll apply first and then selecting a lighter matte for the top coat.
When selecting lip stick colors, you'll want to keep in mind the size of your lips. If you have small lips, you may have thought that going darker will make them look larger. This is not the case. If you want the appearance of larger and fuller lips, you will need to select a slightly dark shade for the bottom layer followed by a matte over top and then a gloss right in the middle. This gives the illusion of full, pouty lips.
If you have larger lips, you can accentuate by going bold with colors or you can down play by using soft pale colors with a touch of gloss over top.
As I said, there is a method to applying lipstick so that you will get the most wear out of it throughout the day.
Step One: Apply your base coat to dry lips. Your base coat will be the darker shade. If you have smaller lips, really try to outline the shape of your lips and feel free to accentuate a tiny bit. Next, using a tissue firmly blot your lips.
Step Two: Using a lighter shade, preferably something matte or a lighter color with a hint of shimmer, retrace your lips with this lipstick, using 2-3 coats. Repeat by blotting with a tissue to remove any access lipstick.
Step Three: Choose a gloss that is also light or clear. For daytime gloss, I prefer to apply a dab just in the middle of my bottom lip. If it's a nighttime look, apply over your entire lips.
This technique is by far the best way to have fabulous looking lips all day. Be sure to bring your lipstick with you in your purse for any necessary touch ups.
In order to avoid getting lipstick onto your teeth, fold your tissue into fours and place between closed lips. Then slowly pull the tissue out. This will remove any access lipstick that may have gotten underneath your lips.
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