A Quick Guide on How to Apply Lipstick and Lip Gloss for those Luscious Lips

Lipstick and lip gloss are two of the most popular components of a woman’s arsenal. From young teens to old ladies, everyone uses a lipstick. Applying lipstick may not be an art but it certainly requires sincere practice. Choosing the right lipstick shade and a lip gloss is half the battle won. This article tells you the basics of how to apply a lipstick and a lip gloss and how to make the best out of them for those mushy and luscious lips.

Applying Lip Stick

One can apply lip stick by either using a lipstick brush or directly applying it from the tube or the stick, as the case may be. Choose the way you think your hand is more comfortable in. Apply lipstick keeping your mouth wide open to avoid staining your teeth. Also see that the lipstick is evenly spread and reaches the corners of your lips too. For better results, fill your lips with a lip liner first and then with the lipstick. After applying lipstick, rub your upper lip together with the lower one so that the colour evens out. Use a lip liner to highlight the fine shape of your lips.

Tips on Applying Lipstick

• When using dark shades of lip stick try to wear the rest of the make up light so as to have a balanced look. Heavy lip colour coupled with a heavy eye make up can make one look odd one out.

• If you have plump lips, apply a lip liner just outside the natural lip line.

• Avoid using a dark coloured liner with a light coloured lip shade, completely.

• One can come out with amazing lip colours with blending. So if you have been gifted with a lip colour you don’t like, do not throw it away. Try mixing it with one of your favourite lip shades.

• Use a creamier lipstick if the lips have thinned out due to old age.

Applying Lip Gloss

Applying lip gloss is not the same as applying lip stick. Put the gloss on the middle of the lower lip and then rub your lips together to even it out. Use a special thin brush, for better results. Take care that the gloss doesn’t go out of the lip line. Use cotton for removing the gloss from unwanted areas (like chin or teeth). Apply lip gloss over the lipstick for shinier look. To make the gloss pop, use a concealer to lighten up the lips before using the gloss. Go for lighter shades if your lips are full and plump.

If you want to tone down the shine of the gloss, use a tissue paper. For dazzling effects on an evening use sheer silver or gold lip gloss. If you have fuller lips, using a gloss sparingly as they tend to make the lips look even fuller.

Use good quality lip sticks and gloss to avoid getting your lips dried up.

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