10 Practical Tips to Apply Lipstick
One of the best beauty tips that you can use as a mantra is to always highlight your best feature. In that
sense, if these are your lips, you must do exactly that! Here are some practical tips to guide you in the
art of lipstick application.
1. The first thing you should always remember is to apply some eyeliner so that your lipstick has a base.
This will also ensure that your lipstick lasts longer. Your choice of lip liner will depend on the shade of
your lipstick. If you are applying light colored lipstick, it is best to use nude liner. Then, you should
proceed to fill in your lip with the lipstick of your choice. If you are passionate about lip gloss, you will be
happy to know that it lasts much longer when you apply it after lining your lips.
2. Another tip for applying lipstick is that it doesn't matter when you decide to apply lip liner. Ultimately,
this is at your discretion, as some women prefer to do it before applying their lipstick shade, while
others prefer to do it immediately afterwards.
3. A rule of thumb when applying lipstick is to never use dark lip liner when applying light colored
lipstick. This ends up looking very tacky. Always make sure that the lip liner you are using matches the
shade of your lipstick.
4. One thing to keep in mind when applying lipstick is not to overdo your makeup. If you've gone for a
bright lipstick color, make sure you avoid playing with your eyes too much. Instead, you should let the
eyes be natural. The same is true in reverse if you decide to apply a lot of eye makeup.
5. If you have fuller lips than the average woman, be sure to apply lip liner around your natural lip line
and cover with a dash of lip gloss in the center of your lower lip.
6. There is no exact science or specific tool when applying lipstick. You can do this with your fingers, use
a lipstick brush, or just apply it straight from the tube. As long as you've applied the lipstick perfectly,
the end justifies the means.
7. When in the store looking to buy a new lipstick, never try it on your lips! This is completely unsanitary,
as it is not known how many people have done the same. To test if your skin tone matches the lipstick
shade you are interested in, apply a small amount to your fingertips or the back of your hand.
8. Sometimes women end up buying lipstick only to get home and find that they don't really like that
shade of lipstick. However, you shouldn't throw away this lipstick! With a little creativity, you can mix
different lipstick colors for a shade that will dazzle you.
9. To avoid lipstick marks when drinking from a glass or cup, be sure to lick your lips discreetly
beforehand to avoid leaving a stain.
10. If you want to avoid that awkward moment when lipstick appears on your teeth, be sure to put your
index finger in your mouth immediately after applying lipstick. When you take it out slowly, all the
excess lipstick will come out with it.