Lipstick is that one make-up wonder, we can’t do without. However, some of us do struggle with getting the tricks right for the look we may wish for. Here are some incredibly easy lipstick-tricks you can make use of:

Apply lip stain first

You could use a different technique for lipstick application with this one – apply a lip stain and then proceed with lining your lips. To finish it up, use your preferred lip colour over it.

Make your own sheer lipstick

The matte finishing has its own effect but for a night out, you could definitely use a shimmery hue. If you’ve been looking for a particular lip shade, make one on your own! Use a matte shade as a base coat and use a shade lighter or darker in a shimmery tone over it.

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Apply concealer for fuller looking lips

Simply blend in some concealer at the centre of your lips. This helps them appear larger as you apply a coat of your preferred lipstick over it.

Smudge lip liner

If you don’t want your lips to look too done up, line them with a pencil and soften the corners with your finger tips. Be cautious of not messing or spreading it all over.

Draw an X

If you want your cupids bow looking prominent, draw an X around the centre of your upper lip. Once you do this continue to line the rest of your lips.

Use translucent powder

You always wish you dint have to touch-up your lipstick every now and then, right? Try this for a long lasting effect – blot your lip colour with a tissue and brush on some loose or translucent powder.

Avoid teeth staining

Many a times, because the lip colour reaches the inner surface of your lips, it stains your teeth before you realise it. This quick technique can help – put in your index finger and pout, pull it out right then. You’ll see the excess colour getting onto your finger.

Outline with nude pencil

Even if you are not used to lipstick application with a lip liner, stick to using a lipstick first. As you are done, outline your lips with a nude or concealer pencil. This will shape up your lips beautifully.

Shade your lips

Are you looking for a bitten, yet shaded lip-effect? It’s easy – Outline the rest of your lips with a lip liner, leaving the inner-centre area on your lower lip. Once you have covered up most of your lips, blend in only the centre mixing the same colour with a gloss or Vaseline.

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