Do you ever wish that your awesome new lip color would last? As a makeup artist, here are some little steps I do and share with my clients. As much as we would LOVE to just wake up and not have to do steps to get ourselves ready, let's face it, that's not realistic. We do have to put some effort into it. But....on a happy note, you can use this same technique for your natural, bright, bold, and anything-in-between colors!
1. Start off with a dampened toothbrush and softly rub your lips. This will get rid of any dry skin prior to application.
2. Grab some of your foundation, dab it on your lips, and spread over lips and lip line. I like to do this to have it not only act as a primer, but to mute out the natural lip color so we can achieve that color we're specifically going for.
4. Line and fill your lips with a lip liner of your choice. (Note: this step can be used with simply a lipstick as well. In my
experience though, using a liner really helps with lining the lip shape much more precisely.) Smudge or press your lips together to spread the color.
5. Grab a tissue and blot those lips.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5. (Just to ensure that your color is going to stay put.)
And voila! You've just created a lasting lip stain in any color you want! If you want that extra pop of color or shine, add some gloss or lipstick over.
So whether you sip, eat, or smooch, you'll have the base color to last you! Let me know how it worked for you at idreamofhearts@gmail.com!
