Check out your complexion. You'll be a lot happier with the results of your lipstick application if you understand which lipstick shades and compositions complement your skin tone and texture. Keep these factors in mind when you're picking out lipstick:
Consider your coloring. If you're dark-skinned, choose a bold color that provides a pretty contrast. If you're pale-skinned a lighter pink or neutral color may stand out enough for you. For a medium complexion, go for mauve, cinnamon or plum.Consider your preferences. Ultimately, wearing lipstick should be fun, and a little daring. If you love the idea of wearing a bold red lipstick, go for it. If you put it on properly it's sure to be show-stopping.2Exfoliate your lips. If you apply lipstick directly to lips that are dry and flaky, it will look uneven and bring on the wrong kind of attention. Try scrubbing gently at your lips with a toothbrush, or make a paste using sugar and water. Use the paste as an exfoliant and rub some on your lips for about 20 seconds.
Consider your skin texture. If your skin is on the dry side, you don't want to go for a matte lipstick; this type of lipstick can dry lips out. Look for a type of lipstick that contains good skin conditioners.[1]
Consider your skin texture. If your skin is on the dry side, you don't want to go for a matte lipstick; this type of lipstick can dry lips out. Look for a type of lipstick that contains good skin conditioners.[1]
Consider your skin texture. If your skin is on the dry side, you don't want to go for a matte lipstick; this type of lipstick can dry lips out. Look for a type of lipstick that contains good skin conditioners.[1]
Consider your skin texture. If your skin is on the dry side, you don't want to go for a matte lipstick; this type of lipstick can dry lips out. Look for a type of lipstick that contains good skin conditioners.[1]
For a more precise application, use a lipstick brush.
If you go outside the lines of your lipliner, wipe the excess lipstick away with a tissue.Look in the mirror to make sure that you're filling in the lines correctly. Applying lipstick without a mirror can lead to silly consequences.2Darken the coat. After you have added the first coat of lipstick, apply a little more if desired. However, remember that less is more when it comes to lipstick, because greasy lips are not only unattractive, but also tend to rub off easily, onto everything.lipwith the lipliner. Draw the line
from the outside of your lips to the center, carefully tracing the shape of your lips to add definition.
For a more precise application, use a lipstick brush.[2]
If you go outside the lines of your lipliner, wipe the excess lipstick away with a tissue.
Look in the mirror to make sure that you're filling in the lines correctly. Applying lipstick without a mirror can lead to silly consequences.
2Darken the coat. After you have added the first coat of lipstick, apply a little more if desired. However, remember that less is more when it comes to lipstick, because greasy lips are not only unattractive, but also tend to rub off easily, onto everything.
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