Want Angelina Jolie’s iconic pout or Scarlett Johansson’s enviable lips? You needn’t have natural plumpness – it’s all about the right technique. To assist you in creating the look that you’ve been longing for, we’ve rounded up our top five tips for luscious lips.
- Exfoliate and hydrate. Create the foundation for your perfect lip look by applying facial exfoliant and a good coat of lip balm as soon as you wake up in the morning. Blot your lips with a tissue before applying lipstick.
- Colour. Most of us tend to look better in either cool or warm shades, so choose a lipstick along these lines to suit your complexion. Bold lips are a key trend this season, and the great choice for a chic makeup look without the effort. If you’re tentative when it comes to colour, neutral tones or wine and plum shades tend to suit all skin tones.
Rescu. Recommends: ModelCo Party Proof Lipsticks for an on-trend colour range that’s available in both cream and matte finishes – just take your pick! - Get Full Fast. For a fuller looking lip, accentuate your cupid’s bow by tracing it lightly with a highlighter.
- Line Up. Apply lip liner, not just to outline your lips but also colour them in to ensure your lip look lasts all day. This will also avoid that 80’s dark lip line that can be left over when your lipstick fades.
- Lippy. Finally, Apply the lipstick to your lips. If you want an even fuller lip apply a dab of lipgloss to the centre of your lip to finish.
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