Makeup Monday:Tips for Perfect Lips!

Happy Makeup Monday Beauties!   


                     
         Pucker Up! Because today is all about lips! 

      
                                 "If you're wearing lipstick, then your dressed."-Coco Chanel
 What can I say about lipstick? Lipstick is life! Experimenting with different lip colors and getting that perfect pout is essential! Bold lips are taking center stage in all the beauty trends. Whether you love your lips subtle or bright as the sun, here are 5 tips for perfect lips!

Step 1: PREP 

Exfoliation is for your lips too!  Lines, cracks, and flakes of dry skin = unkissable! Gently remove dry skin from lips by exfoliating and adding a conditioning lip balm.  Try the amazing Fresh Sugar Lip Polish $22.50 at Sephora.com . This delicious smelling scrub softens and removes dead skin cells, leaving you with perfectly smooth puckers. A dab is plenty. 

Complete the prep step by adding a color free conditioning lip balm.  Burt's Bees Beeswax lip balm really does the job! Softening and hydrating.

Step 2: PRIME

Applying primer on your lips makes the lip color more prominent and ensure it stays put. With all the talking, drinking and kissing we may do in one night it's important to have that extra insurance. Too Faced Lip Insurance Lip Primer is a sure thing!  

$19.00 at Sephora.com 

Step 3: LINE


Outline the mouth and fill in the corners with lip liner, then blend with a lip brush using inward strokes to bring the color toward the center of the lips. For perfect symmetry, start by using the cupid's bow of the lip, then apply a line at the center of the lower lip line. Finish by outlining the lip line from the outer corner towards the center. 


Liners that are just slightly darker than the full lip color give a defined sexy effect for glossy looks. For matte looks try to match the liner exactly! 

These lip liners by Wet nWild have amazing precision and colors  and can be found at any drugstore for less than $3 bucks! 

Step 4: LAYER
      

       Here comes the fun part! Apply the lipstick, lipstain, or gloss heavy on the bottom lip and do the "muah" to get color on that top lip. Do not rub or mush your lips together, this separates the color and rubs it off. Layer on as much or as little as you'd like for your look. You can apply color with your fingers, straight from the tube, or an applicator or lip brush. 

Step 5: PERFECT 

Take the time to primp and perfect to get that polished look! A great lip brush and Q-tips can help clean up the corners and perfectly smooth and blend the color. A pro tip is to place a little concealer on the very outer edges of the lips to blend and really make the color pop! ELF Retractable Lip Brush $3.00 at Target or E.L.F.com is a great lip brush to use at home or on the go! 

Follow these fabulous 5 steps for the perfect pout!

                    

I'll be tweeting my fav lip looks all day so follow me on @LauraLoveBeauty! Always Be Beautiful XOXOXOXO Laura Love