Avoid these blunders for the perfect pout.
Lipstickshouldn’t be feared.
In fact, we’d argue that it should be used way more frivolously than it is.
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One of the most important lipstick rules is that one should always apply lip liner before wearing lipstick.
Here are 5 lip liner tips.
Don’t Worry About Matching
The best advice on choosing a lip liner is two-fold.
Firstly, you should find a signature neutral-ish lip liner that will go with anything.
You don’t have to exactly match your skin tone, but attempt to stay in that range.
Even if you’re applying a red or pink lipstick afterwards, it will still do the job.
This is particularly recommended if wearing a bold shade like red, fuchsia, or bright pink.
Blend it Out
Unless you’re going for a 1990s brown liner look.
You know, when we used to layer with a frosted purple lip gloss?
Then, blending is essential, even when using the exact matching shade to your lipstick.
Do this until at least the outer third of your lips is covered lightly with lip liner.
Then, use your finger to buff it out towards the center of your lips.
Donotbuff the outer line.
Using continuous motion and small strokes, use feather-light pressure to start drawing on the lip liner.
Repeat until the entire lip line is finished.
Go back to spots that need a little more pigment.
Remember: Small, light strokes!
It’ll just give you a slightly plumper look.
Use these tips to master lip liner once and for all.
Your lipstickand ensuing confidencewearing lipstickwill thank you later.
Frequently Asked Questions
Choose a lip liner that matches your lipstick shade.
Blend the lip liner into a natural finish with a lip brush or your fingertips.
Aim for an ombre effect for an overall cohesive look.
Like all makeup, discard lip liner that smells odd or discolored.
Cosmetics, including lip liners, are generally useable for one to two years from the manufactured date.
