Beauty & Style
The common mistakes people make with lipstick
Not only will lipstick put a little instant confidence in your step, it has been proven to make you appear younger. So easy to apply, it's one beauty tool that is worth using all day, everyday. Annoyingly though, lipstick doesn't always last too long before the colour disappears. Follow these four easy steps to ensure you lipstick stays put all the day through.
- Starts with a good base – We're talking here about exfoliation - it is KEY. Chapped lips - even dry lips - simply does not make a good base for lasting lipcolour. Even more so during the cooler (chapped lip inducing weather), you should be regularly exfoliating your lips. A wash cloth or very gentle exfoliator will do the trick. There are also targeted products if you'd prefer.
- Nourish and nourish again – Well hydrated lips that are both soft and smooth will hold lipstick in place for much longer than dry, flakey lips. To get super smooth lips, make sure you are using a moisturising balm and applying it throughout the day.
- Start in the middle – This might sound odd, but when one starts applying a lipstick from the outside in it creates more room for error - think colouring outside of the lip and smudges. By starting in the middle you will have greater control.
- Don't forget to blot – A step that we most likely tell ourselves we are simply in too much of a rush for, blotting is actually a very crucial step. Grab a tissue and simply blot your lips after your fist application of colour. Repeat with a second coat.
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