You can apply lipstick to give your face a focus and an instant splash of color.
Lipstick has been around for thousands of years and we women just can never have enough of it, can’t we?
So here are the basics when it comes to applying lipstick.
A Touch of Color
Lipsticks in a bullet form are the most popular way to use lip color.
But…
…Like or not, the best way to apply lipstick is with a lip brush.
Lip gloss
Another option of applying a touch of color is with a lip gloss.
This can be used alone to give your lips an attractive sheen. Or, it can be applied over the top of lipstick to catch the light.
Tinted lip gloss helps to keep lips soft and supple while giving them a hint of color. You can use it on its own, or under or over your lipstick.
Lip Liners
Lip liners are used to provide an outline to your lips before you apply lipstick. You can also use them over your entire lip for a dark, matte effect.
However, you may need to add a touch of lip balm over the top. This prevents the drying out of the delicate skin in that area.
It is particularly important, because that area of skin easily develops fine lines.
Here are 6 Ways to Apply Lipstick to Get the Perfect Lips that you want…
Ensure your lips are soft and supple by smoothing over some lip balm before you start.
Prime your lips with foundation, using a makeup sponge. This ensures that you reach every crevice on the surface.
Lightly dust over the top of the foundation with your usual face powder. This allows your lipstick to stay on longer.
Rest your elbow on a firm surface and draw an outline with a lip pencil. Start with a Cupid’s bow on the top lip, and then draw an outline on your lower lip.
Use a lip brush to fill the outline with lipstick; this helps get a more precise definition. Open your mouth to brush the color into the corners of your lips.
You’ll make your lipstick last longer if you blot over the surface with a tissue. It’ll also give an attractive, semi-matte finish to your lips.
Here's a Video About Applying Lipstick
Special Ingredients to look out for
Today’s lipsticks offer more than just a pigment to add color to your lips. They often contain other specially developed ingredients to provide optimum care for the lips.
Here are some of the Extra Ingredients that May Be Included in Your Lipstick…
Vegetable wax makes it easier to smoothly apply lipstick and also gives a soft, natural sheen.
Liposome contains an active moisturizing ingredient, to keep your lips soft.
Chamomile to soothe and heal the skin of your lips.
Shea butter to deep-moisturize your lips. This is most relevant in cases of extreme weather and wind, which can be devastating on the lips.
UV filters to protect your lips from the aging effects of the sun’s rays.
Vitamin E to help heal any cuts and protect your lips against the fine lines associated with aging.
Lipstick Color Coding
Yes believe it or not, everyone can wear red lipstick. But the secret to success is choosing just the right shade for your complexion.
Lipstick Colors and What Shades to Choose
Blonde hair, cool skin - You can wear any bright red shade, such as crimson or fire-engine red. Any bold shade will look really effective and striking on you.
Blonde hair, warm skin - Lovely pink-reds look great with your coloring. They’re delicate enough not to look too harsh.
At the same time the pinky undertones complement the warmth of your skin.
Dark hair, cool skin - Rich blue reds, such as wine, burgundy and blood-red is perfect for you. This will look beautiful on your China-doll features.
The contrast of dark hair, pale skin and red lips is really stunning.
Dark hair, warm skin- Rich brick reds and ruby jewel-like shades suit you. Their warmth is very flattering to your complexion.
The intensity of color looks great against your hair.
Red hair, cool skin- A delicate orange-red, a paler version of the one mentioned above. This will add a splash of color without overpowering you.
Red hair, warm skin- Warm, fiery reds with brown undertones are the best choice for you. This will complement your rich hair color and rosy skin.
Dark hair, olive skin - Rich red with orange undertones will flatter your skin. Go for a bold color, as you can carry it off.
Black hair, brown skin- Berry reds and burgundy reds look wonderful on your skin.
Lipsticks are the ideal choice towards complementing your facial features. Once you pick the best shade for you and apply it properly, you’ll end up with beautiful, luscious lips.
Another option of applying a touch of color is with a lip gloss.
