Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Insider Tips to Beautiful Lips

Hopefully you read our post on how to achieve healthy lips. Now that your lips are smooth and supple here are some insider tips on getting perfect lips to complete your flawless make up look:

1) Always apply a lip balm before starting your make up so it has time to sink in. Leave your lips for last

2) Remove excess lip balm but do not rub it off completely, it will help make lipstick and glosses last longer and keep your lips from drying out and flaking.

3) When doing a bold lip (reds, plums or bright pinks) line your lips with a coordinating lip liner to prevent the color from bleeding. Fill your lips in with the liner. This will not only bring depth to your lip color but longevity (even if some of your lipstick rubs off the pencil will show through). This will also keep the lipstick from wearing off and leaving a ring of lip liner around your mouth. Ew!

4) Apply a touch of shimmery white or champagne colored eyeshadow just above your cupid's bow (the arch in the upper lip). This will make your lips appear fuller and more youthful.

5) After applying any dark or bright colors use a flat small brush to apply concealer around the outside of your mouth for a crisp finish. Set concealer with powder for staying power!

We hope these quick tips will help you get the perfect pout for any occasion.

Sincerely,
Skindulgence
Written by Paige Forgie