Preparation - Your lips need to be exfoliated and moisturised just like any other skin. This is my regime after a bath or before I put lipstick on as some products can be incredibly drying. There are scrubs on the market but I am going to tell you of household items that you can use for an inexpensive lip treat.
- Take a new toothbrush - It doesn't have to be an expensive brand, any standard bristle brush will do.
- Moisten brush - Tap water is good enough.
- Sugar! - Yep sugar..sounds gross but it is abrasive enough to give you gentle exfoliation. Gently rub the sugary toothbrush over your lips in circular motion and as an added bonus, it will also increase circulation. Remember not to rub too hard, this shouldn't be a painful process!
- Rinse - Rinse your lips with water and pat dry with a clean towel.
- Moisturise - Finish by applying a lip balm. My personal favourite is the Nivea lip care essential as it contains Shea butter for extra silkiness.
Picking a Colour - I feel that lip colour is a very personal choice and you can go as bold or as natural as you like as there is always something for everyone. It is all about experimentation and I am not about to tell you any rules about what you should or shouldn't wear. Finding the right product for you can make such a difference to your confidence and you don't need an excuse!! I can often be seen wandering to the shops in a bold matte red lip.
Apply lip liner - This is crucial to make sure you get lipstick that is sharp and defined and stops your lipstick from bleeding throughout the day. It is also easier to remove if it goes wrong than lipstick.
- Apply lip liner to the desired shape of your lips - This part is fun as you can cheat the natural shape of your lips. for example if you feel your lips are thin then draw slightly over the edge of your natural lip line. If you want a super pout then do not define the cupids bow and join slightly as this will give the illusion of a larger top lip.
- Your lip liner should match the colour of your lipstick to become "invisible" once your lipstick is on.
- Once you have outlined your lips then fill in the rest of your lips with the liner to create a base.
Applying lipstick - I apply my lipstick twice, this method means that it stops lipstick fading in a patchy blotchy hot mess!
- Apply your desired lipstick over the base of lip liner.
- Blot on tissue
- Re-apply lipstick
- Blot.... Simple ey?
Making it stay - This is one of the most frequently asked make up questions I get. I am going to let you into a little secret, what if I told you with one simple, inexpensive product could make your lipstick last all night or through most of the day at work? This product is called Lipcote and looks like this:
This is basically a top coat for your lips (clever product naming huh?)
I put two coats just to be sure and make sure that it is completely dry then you are set.
Just a word of warning that Lipcote washes off with water, so be careful with eating and drinking although it is a small price to pay for kissable lips without the fear of smudging or transferring! This product can also be drying so I would suggest to give your lips so I would suggest repeating the preparation stage when you take your make up off for the night. This is pretty inexpensive product at about £3.50 in Boots or Superdrug.
And that's it!
I think I have covered all the bases and I hope this has been helpful. Please try and give it a go and see what works for you.
Happy smooching!!
- Miss Minnie Rose xxx
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