Lipsticks mistakes that you might be making and need to avoid
You can drastically change your look with the right shade of lipstick. However, here mentioned are a few common lipsticks mistakes that you need to avoid-
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Lipsticks are probably the quintessential part of your make-up routine. Applying lipstick in a wrong way could drastically change your natural look, and not for the good. Below listed are a few common mistakes that mostly you might be doing and need to avoid-
Not Exfoliating
Always exfoliate before applying lipstick as it helps to create a smooth surface. Before you apply lipstick, gently massage with a lip scrub to exfoliate dead skin. This way you will have softer lips with no cracks for most of the days. The next step is to moisturise the lips.
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Not applying lip liner
Most of the beauty experts will suggest applying a lip liner before applying lipstick. A lip liner helps to define lips as well gives a good finish to the lips. Hence applying lip liner can be a boon for the new users as well. Your lip liner can also work like a primer which will allow the lipstick to wear evenly. If you choose to use lighter shades of lip liner your lips will appear thin or smaller. Another trick of using darker lip liner shades than your lipstick shades will help you give the gradient shades on your lips.
Tip- Blend the darker lip liner shades with your lipstick to make it perfect.
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Source: Lipliner Instagram
Not using the right shade
Just like how foundation comes in different undertones, so does lipstick shades. For yellow undertone, stick to warmer colours and for pink undertones, look for shades with blue or purple tones in them. Those with olive skin tones can wear almost any colour whereas, fairer skin tones skin anything that used for yellow undertone. As for darker skin tones, deeper shades look naturally flattering.
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Applying liquid lipstick
Whenever you apply the liquid matte lipstick always apply the borders first and then start applying the inner part of your lips. Also sometimes people press their lips together immediately after applying the liquid lipstick. This creates patches on your lips. Pressing your lips together after applying the creamier lipstick is fine but not the liquid and especially the matte once. Matte lipsticks are dry and pressing lips together after applying it will lead to patches.
Source: Liquid Lipsticks Instagram