You’ve seen all the stars wear it, from Gwen Stefani to Katy Perry and Angelina Jolie. We’re talking about the perfect red lip that doesn’t fade and looks perfectly polished. When applying such a bold color, it’s very easy to make mistakes.
Many women wonder if they can pull off red lipstick. What if I look like a clown? What if it gets on my teeth? The truth is, a great red lip is easy to pull off with the right tools.
Exfoliate lips. Run a clean toothbrush under warm water. Gently rub on lips, getting all areas. Make sure you skip this step if your lips are sensitive or intolerant.
Apply chapstick. This is a very important step to make sure that the lipstick stays in place and that you have a smoother surface to glide on. It will also keep lips soft which avoids the “crusty” look. Put on a thin layer and rub in
Apply lipliner. Do this step before applying lipstick so it has a closed off area. Trace just inside the natural lining of your lips.
Apply lipstick. This is the most important part and it’s very important that you apply correctly. This is where the lipstick applier (looks like a brush) comes in. You don’t have to use it, but it helps you stay inside the line from the lip liner. If so, apply in a thin layer but enough to where there’s no “nude” areas. If you’re going to just use the stick of lipstick, apply in a thin layer. Make sure to get the inner corners. It’s easy to see the inner corners of your mouth when you talk and nothing looks worse than having bold red lips and having white corners. Blot, and then apply a second layer to ensure that color stays for a long period of time
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