Lip Stick application Tips

There are perhaps more lipstick shades than any other cosmetic. Here, women can go wild choosing among the huge selection. A lipstick pencil helps in preventing the lipstick from “bleeding,” that is, running outside of the lip line. The lip pencil should match the lipstick closely and not be too dark or too light. If you want to make your lips appear larger, you can draw a line just outside of your natural lip line. The trick is to draw it right outside of your lips, not a whole centimeter out. On the flip side, if you want your lips to appear smaller, draw a line just inside of the natural lip line. You can apply lipstick straight from the tube or with a lip brush. A lip brush gives you more control over how much color goes on your lips.

Gloss is a better option for night than for day. Again, with nighttime, “going out” makeup, richer, brighter colors and shiny lips are more appropriate than in the office from nine-to-five.

Seasons are another thing to keep in mind. Spring and summer call for lighter colors and light application. Some women forego the foundation altogether during the humid summer months and opt for a concealer for only those spots that need it (typically under the eyes and around the base of the nose). A fully made-up winter face can look odd during the easy, carefree days of summer.

Whatever the season or time of day, remember that makeup should be fun, a colorful addition to your overall look and should enhance, not overpower, your beauty.