Lipstick and Lip Gloss
Lipstick and or Lip Gloss can make a huge difference to how you look and feel.
Whether you prefer lipstick or lip gloss here are a few tips to help you with fast, easy application:
- If you are applying lipstick straight from the stick start at the centre of your bottom lip as this is the widest part of your mouth so its hard to go wrong here – blend towards the corners.
- If you want to really get the cupids bow exact start with your lipliner by marking a little cross in the cupids bow and keep within these lines
- For a long lasting matte finish blot your lips with a tissue after first lipstick application to remove excess colour and re-apply a couple of times
- For the gloss “kiss” test try on the back of your hand. Quality longer lasting lip gloss will not leave too much of a mark.
- Remember to check for stray lippy on teeth by running your tongue over your teeth (a good friend or partner will let you know if you have forgotten to do this)
- Applying lipstick or gloss without a mirror? We all have friends who are great at this! With a bit of practice it can be done – avoid using very dark colours if attempting this. If you can apply lipliner at home around the lip edge and then fill in this also it is a good base. Then while out apply lipstick or lip gloss to the middle of the lips and blend outwards with your little finger.
- Cant find your purse mirror but need to use one? reverse your camera on your phone – I have seen an elderly woman do this while out and was very impressed.
- Have a lipstick colour for different seasons and outfits but ensure they are in your colour palette. Lip glosses can be used to tone down or soften lipstick which may be darker than you would like. Lip glosses also add that touch of glamour if you are going from daytime to night time makeup on the go.
- Not sure of your palette? Part of the Colour Consultation at Beauty Glow is a Five Minute Face Makeup where the colours including lipstick are all written down for you.
- It is fun to attend a workshop such as a Beauty Glow Makeup Class or Sassy Circle Workshop where you have a whole selection of lipsticks and lip glosses to try.
Remember to keep in mind the rest of your makeup when applying lipstick and to focus on emphasising the eyes OR the lips as too much makeup on both can detract from your natural beauty instead of enhancing it. Have fun and try some colours you may not have worn before. You will soon see what suits you and what doesnt. Lipsticks in particular are dependent on whether your colouring is light or dark, warm or cool and other factors.
To find out more contact Moana Robinson at Beauty Glow or enquire about the Sassy Circle Workshops