How To Apply Lipstick

By Audrey Dao, on April 12th, 2009,

Lancome Presents Allure Beauty 101 – Lipstick 101

1. Rub lips gently with a damp washcloth to remove flakes. Rinse and blot dry.

2. Smooth on a nongreasy lip balm to seal in moisture. Let it absorb for at least five minutes before lightly dabbing off any excess with a tissue.

3. Find a lip liner that matches your natural lip color and use the side, not the tip, to fill in the lips completely, rather than lining the borders.

4. Grip the liner close to the tip for more control, and color from the center of the mouth to just inside the natural border in short, light strokes.

5. After selecting a lipstick shade, use a lip brush for the most precise application. If applying color directly from the tube, be sure the tip is angled and dab the lipstick on the mouth rather than dragging it.

6. Start at the center of the lips and blend color out toward the corners of your mouth. (Do not apply lipstick directly to the corners – it looks harsh and clownish.)

7. Blot lightly with a single sheet of tissue and apply another thin coat of color if desired. Several thin layers will lash longer than a single thick one.