How To Apply Lipstick To Mature Lips
How to apply lipstick to mature lips: VideoJug's expert makeup artist Julia Biddlecombe shows you how to apply lipstick to make your lips look more youthful. Here are some special lipstick application techniques specifically for mature lips.
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Step 1:
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You will need
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Step 2:
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Moisturise with lip balm
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Before you begin, ensure that your lips are smooth and moisturised. If need be, apply a little lip balm with a lip brush and wait a few minutes for it to be absorbed. Then blot with a folded tissue.
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Foundation
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Use foundation to prevent 'feathering' (which is when lipstick gets into the creases) and to define the lips. Start by pouring a small amount onto the back of your hand. Use your finger or a sponge to apply it to your lips.
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Powder
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Set the foundation in place by dusting the area with a little translucent powder.
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Colours
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Dark matt colours can make lips appear small and hard. As a general rule soft colours with a light sheen will be most flattering. They will make the lips appear fuller without making any wrinkles stand out.
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Pencil
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With a soft, warm coloured pencil carefully outline the lips. Make sure your pencil is sharp and do not go outside the natural line of your lips.
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Lipstick
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Use a lip brush to apply the lipstick, this will give you more control.
Build up thin layers at a time with small amounts.
Start in the centre of you lips and work outwards towards your lip line.
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Blot and Reapply
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Fold a tissue in half and place it in between your lips to blot the lipstick from the lips. Reapply for added longevity. Powder over the blotted lipstick. Then reapply a second layer.
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Gloss
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Finally a dab of gloss on the middle of the bottom lip will create the illusion of a fuller lip.