Its almost spring so I figured it was a good time for a blog on a simple makeup tip!
There are days when you dont feel like doing much as far as makeup goes...you're tired, you ran out of time, its too much work. Whatever the case may be, there are ways to make you look like you did more work then you really did! :) As a makeup artist, I have those moments too.
Its all about the lips. If you make those look a little dramatic, you dont have to make the rest of your face that way. Actually, "the rule" is, if you have a dramatic lip, dont have a dramatic eye, if you have a dramatic eye, dont have a dramatic lip. I believe there is a little leeway. Not much of a rule follower if its what inspires you :) BUT, it helps when you just dont feel like it.
First thing first. This may seem like work, but its just a little up keep that you can do daily that will help the lipstick stay on and make your lips smooth for application.
1. HYDRATION: Drink lots of water....I know I know...but, for those of us in these cold winters, it doesnt take long for our lips to start peeling, cracking and burning. Also, find a lip balm that suits you, to keep them moisturized.
2. EXFOLIATE: When you are in the shower, take a wash cloth and go over your lips as well. It will take the dead skin off, for that smooth feel.
3. PRIME: When you use a primer on your lips before you put lipstick on, it will help the color have a long lasting effect. Primer helps lipstick to stay in the lines too...no bleeding lipstick where you dont want it.
Touch up whatever skin you feel like you need to on your face (if any), throw on you favorite mascara, and finally a pop of color on those lips! Its spring, which means, bright and fun!
APPLICATION
If you dont mind constantly reapplying your lipstick all day, then you dont need this part. But if you dont want to have to worry about it.....
1. Prime. be Lovely (my makeup line) has a great primer that works on both eyes and lips.
2. If you have a lip liner color that matches with your lipstick, apply that first. (If you dont have a liner, thats ok.) Outline the outside of your lips and continue to gently fill in the rest of your lips.
3. If you dont have a liner, this will be step 2 for you. Apply the lipstick..I'm not particular how I apply my lipstick on myself. Use a brush, your finger or the lipstick tube itself. Whatever works for you. Just stay in the lines! :)
4. Dab coated lips with a tissue. (Place tissue between the lips and close....repeat)
5. Reapply a quick/thin coat of lipstick again and dab once more.
Thats it! It stays on! After eating a meal, I have had so many people comment about how my lipstick stayed on my lips so well! It has everything to do with the prep, application and the lipstick itself!
You can go to belovely.com and pick out your favorite shade, along with a primer! If you live in the area and would like to have a party to pick it out in person and bring all your friends let me know on facebook ! be Lovely gives 10% of all sales to help fight human trafficking!
Fun suggested spring colors from be Lovely! (Click on the color to see it on the website!) There are many colors, these are just some bright ones! So if you dont like any of these, check out the many options. (33 colors to choose from)
Coral:
Gladys
Red:
Constance
Plum:
Sarah
Cool Pinks:
Amelia
Eleanor
Lucy
