Lip Liner is an incredible product that can make all the difference in your makeup routine! It helps your lips appear fuller, thicker, and allows lipstick to blend in more naturally. But did you know that there are many lip liner hacks that makeup beginners have no idea about? Knowing these tricks will elevate your makeup game.
What Is Lip Liner?
Great question! Lip liner is a product used to create the illusion of fuller and thicker lips. It adds dimension and easily enhances your lip shape. Typically, lip liner is darker than the lipstick shade you use, which helps create that dimension. Additionally, lip liners are pigmented and tend to have a creamy texture.
Lip Liner Hack #1: Prep Those Lips
It’s super important to take care of your lips by using a lip balm or mask. Especially during the colder months when your lips tend to get dry, proper lip care is essential.
Lip Liner Hack #2: Overline Slightly
Overlining can work wonders if done minimally and correctly. Lightly overline your lips and observe how it looks. Try dramatizing some parts of your lips while keeping others natural.
For instance, you can focus on overlining the outsides of your cupid’s bow and the outer corners of your bottom lip. Play around with it, but always check yourself in natural lighting before going out.
Lip Liner Hack #3: Blend! Blend! Blend!
For those who love precise and seamless looks, blending is key. After applying the lip liner, blend it using a lip liner brush or your fingertip. Blend the color towards the center and inner parts of your lips for a flawless finish.
Lip Liner Hack #4: Correction
If you notice that one part of your lips looks slightly different than the other, use lip liner to correct any unevenness. Choose a color close to your lip shade to make it appear more natural.
Lip Liner Hack #5: Prevent Feathering
Nobody likes it when lipstick bleeds or feathers. To prevent this, line your lips with a lip liner that matches the shade of lipstick you plan to use. Remember, lip liner is usually darker than the lipstick color.
Lip Liner Hack #6: Ombre
Get creative with your lip look and create an ombre effect. Start by applying a darker lip liner shade on the outer corners of your lips. Then, use a lighter shade in the center to create a subtle ombre finish. Apply some clear or slightly tinted gloss on top for added shine.
Lip Liner Hack #7: Increase Longevity
To make both your lipstick and lip liner last longer, fill in your lips entirely with the lip liner before applying lipstick on top. This will not only increase longevity but also make the color look more vibrant.
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