How to Apply Lipstick Perfectly

How to Apply Lipstick Perfectly
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Irrespective of whether you are well versed with makeup or you prefer lighter makeup, the lipstick is something that you cannot go without. From supermodels, who apply 10 different types of cosmetics on their face, to the girl next door who dons the kajal and the lipstick, this makeup item is found in the purse of every woman. While some women prefer making their pack from the matt shades, others prefer the glossier ones. In either case, there are hundreds of shades for one to choose from.

Despite the widespread usage of lipstick, the fact is that many women do not know how to apply it well. By smearing their lips with colour, they repel people.

To ensure that you do not do such a thing, it is important to know how to apply it best. The procedure of applying lip colour is just as important as the shade itself. Read on to know more about this.


1. Keep away from infections
Lipsticks are a major cause of lip infections and you must never use expired lip products. As far as possible, keep away from trying out the testers that you see in the stores. A lot of women would have used it before you and are a storehouse of infections. Also, make sure that you remove your lipstick properly (either using Vaseline petroleum jelly or coconut oil) before you head for the bed.

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Allowing lipsticks to stay overnight is known to cause allergic reactions in many women.
 

2. Get the nourishment right
Any lipstick (no matter how perfect the shade is) will not look good on you if you have chapped lips. Use a soft and damp toothbrush to exfoliate the skin. Post that, you may want to apply a nourishing lip balm to keep the lips hydrated. Irrespective of whether you are heading to work for the day, or it is a night party you are going to, do not miss out on this preparatory step when applying the lipstick.

If you face issues of bleeding lips, you should use a primer to tackle that. The other advantage of using the primer is that it will let the colour stay longer.
 

3. Do not skip the lip liner
Not all women are blessed with perfectly shaped lips. In such cases, you will notice that the lipstick gets messy after a while and goes beyond the lip line. This is particularly true if you eat something after putting on the lipstick. To avoid such a thing from happening, use a lip liner to shape the contours of your lips.

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If you have a good natural lip line, the lip liner will help you achieve a more defined and precise look. If you do not have it, the lip liner will help you reshape it and get the polished lips you always wanted.
 

4. Choose your shade
The choice of lipstick shade is very personal, and you must keep a lot of things in mind when going for it. If you have dry lips, make sure that you keep away from matt lipsticks. If you have a pale complexion, try to go for neutral shades.

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Bold colours go well for people who are dark-skinned. Dark-coloured lipsticks make the lips appear small and are therefore recommended for people with voluminous lips.
 

5. Pick up the lipstick
To get the best, result out of your lipstick application, try to have a lip brush handy for applying the lipstick. The choice of the brush has a major role in deciding the look. For women who aim for a more defined look, the use of an angular brush is encouraged. The use of a lip brush will help you to ensure that you do not leave out the inner corners while applying the lipstick.

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For even application, ensure that stick to coat by coat application. Take a tissue and blot that, to remove the excess lipstick that stays on.
 

6. Define the lipstick
The use of concealer will help one define the lipstick even better. This is advised for women with small lips or those heading to a party for the day. Highlighting helps to create dimensions and that in turn makes the lips appear fuller.

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To go for a more pout-like look, the use of lip gloss for highlighting purposes is encouraged. For any form of plumper lips, the Cupid’s bow should be applied with a cream-based highlighter.
 

7. Applying without the brush
Although the use of a brush is recommended when applying the lipstick, you may not have access to it every time you need to apply the lipstick. In such cases, press your ring finger into the lipstick and apply that directly on your lips.

Under no situation should you apply the stick directly on your lips. When using the hand, it is advised that you move along the natural lip line to get the best results. When applying without a brush, take special care to make sure that you do not have any lipstick marks on your teeth.
 

8. The base for people with uneven lip tone
A lot of women are not blessed with an even lip tone. Even those who have a uniform lip tone, if the lipstick goes down sinks down to the lips, it looks like an uneven lip tone. To avoid anything of this sort, use a base for your lipstick.

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Find a concealer that is close to your lip colour and dab that on your lips before you apply the lipstick. To that, you apply some compact to make sure that the base stays.
 

9. Finishing up with lip gloss
While heading to a party or a night event, the use of lip gloss over lipstick is encouraged. Here, you do not have to apply the lip gloss all over the lips. Take a small quantity of it and put that on the centre of your bottom lip. This will give you the sparkle and sine that you need to be the life of the party.

 

10. Use powder to make your lipstick last longer
You can try this technique on days when you must be out for long and you might not have the scope to touch upon your lipstick. Start by applying the first coat of lipstick. Then take a thin tissue paper and press it against the lips. Now dust the lips (over the tissue) with some translucent setting paper. Once done, take off the tissue and apply the second coat of the lipstick.

Indeed, mastering the trick to applying this makeup essential correctly can transform your look. So, now that you know how to work your magic with lipsticks, go ahead and flaunt your look.