Let’s be real: A girl can never have too many shades of lipstick
at her disposal. But as a lipstick lover, you’ve probably come across a
variety of issues, from fading throughout the day to getting color on
your teeth. Ugh, so annoying! It turns out that there are some common
lipstick mistakes you could be making when it comes to application. From
choosing the wrong lip liner
to swiping your lipstick on the wrong way, here are five lipstick
mistakes you could be making. Once you’ve read up on the below, grab
your favorite lipstick. We’ve got plenty of options for you, including
the L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Lipcolour, L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Matte Lipstick, L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Shine Lipstick, L’Oréal Paris Infallible Paints/Lips Metallic, and L’Oréal Paris Infallible Paints Lips/Matte.
[post_ads_2]#1: Pairing Lipstick with the Wrong Lip Liner
Lip liner lesson 101: Unless you want
your lips to look like a coloring book that needs to be filled in, don’t
choose a lip liner that is too dark. You can avoid this questionable makeup look by choosing a lip liner, like the L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Matte Lip Liner or L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Lip Liner,
that either matches your lipstick color or is in the same color family.
If you want to achieve a well-defined lip with lip liner, color in your
entire lip—yep, both your top and bottom lip. Filling in your lips with
lip liner can help give your lipstick a smooth base and also help you
avoid the “ring around the mouth” look once your color starts to fade.
After you’ve finished applying lip liner, blend your lipstick all the
way to the edge of the lip liner for a seamless finish.
#2: APPLYING LIPSTICK STARTING AT THE CORNERS OF YOUR MOUTH
Think about where you start when you
apply lipstick: There’s a good chance it could be at the corners of your
mouth. But where you start applying your lipstick actually matters. A
good rule of thumb to follow: Apply lipstick starting at the center of
your lips, moving outwards. If you start at the corners of your mouth,
you can end up drawing outside the lines. Starting at the center and
moving outwards affords you more control.
[post_ads_2]#3: NOT CREATING A CUPID’S BOW THE RIGHT WAY
Follow these five easy steps to get the perfect lipstick application, including defining your cupid’s bow, each and every time.
Step 1: Create an ‘X.’
Reach for a lip liner and find the highest point of your natural lip.
Draw a straight line extending down from that point with lip liner. Do
the same thing on the other side of your top lip to create an X.
Step 2: Define your bottom lip.
Now that you’ve created an X, you’ll see that the center of your bottom
lip is directly below the center of the X you just made. Draw the next
line across that point to define your bottom lip.
Step 3: Draw two ‘V’ shapes. Part your lips slightly, and draw a sideways V connecting your top and bottom lips at both corners of your mouth.
Step 4: Connect. Use
short strokes of your lip liner to connect the lines together. For
precise application, angle the lip liner and hold it vertically, flat
against your lip, with the tip of the lip liner pointing outward.
Step 5: Fill in your lips.
Of course, you aren’t leaving your lips as is. You’ll need to fill them
in with lipstick. Go over your cupid’s bow with a swipe of lipstick and
you’re all set.
[post_ads_2]#4: CHOOSING A COLOR THAT MAKES YOUR LIPS LOOK SMALLER
It’s time to figure out what colors can make your lips look bigger,
not smaller. Have naturally thin lips? Choosing a bold lipstick shade
may not be a good idea, since this can have the opposite effect of what
you want. Instead, opt for a bright shade that has transparency and
shine to help make your lips look fuller.
#5: NOT TAKING THE REST OF YOUR LOOK INTO ACCOUNT
When choosing a lipstick shade, think
about the rest of your outfit and how the hues will play against each
other. For example, if you’re wearing a red dress, it might be a good
idea to try that bright pink lipstick another time since the two might
clash. Or, if you’re going for a bold smoky eye, let that be the center of attention by rocking a nude lipstick.
