Whether you're a makeup newbie or you've been practicing in front of the mirror for years, if there's one product that is a commonality between all categories, it's definitely lipstick. No matter what age group you are in or the occasion you are heading to, lipstick is absolutely essential to complete it. Don't mistake it for being simply a finishing touch to your makeup. It's a whole lot more than that. In fact, entire beauty looks can be built from the base up around a gorgeous pout. The possibilities are limitless but they all depend on one and only one thing which is getting your lipstick right. Getting it right, you say; there's practically nothing that goes into removing a tube of lipstick and applying it on your lips right? Wrong. There's plenty of makeup errors you make when applying lipstick and they are quite easy to fall into. Hence we're listing the 7 lipstick mistakes you need to stop making right now.
Prevent These Lipstick Mistakes From Happening The Next Time You Apply Makeup
Before you apply lipstick, prevent these mistakes from occurring in your next makeup look.
1. You Aren't Scrubbing Your Lips
Like the rest of your makeup, your base is the most important part of your lip look too. Chapped lips with flakes are the opposite of what you need for a stunning pout because it will create a finish that is uneven and patchy. Start by scrubbing your lips using homemade sugar scrubs or lip scrubs that will slough away any dryness so that lips are soft and ready for the colour to come.
2. You Aren't Picking Yours Carefully
All lipsticks aren't made equally so you must take your time to choose the right colour and formula of lipstick for what you've got planned. Neon tones and light shades are best suited for the day time while bright and dark shades can also work magic at night. Pick their lasting power according to how long your day is set to be; a stain for short periods and matte ones for long days.
(Also Read: Kareena Kapoor Slays The Celebrity Monday Makeup Look With Pink Lipstick And Kajal)
3. Your Lips Are Feeling Dry
Going off on the same lines of the importance of your base, once your lips are exfoliated, they need to be hydrated else they will end up being chapped once again. To prevent this from happening, either apply a clear lip balm before you apply lipstick or wipe it off before the colour comes on to avoid it from affecting the formula.
4. You Are Not Using Lip Liner
Make lip liner a crucial part of your lipstick look because it can do so much for your pout. It acts as a boundary line to prevent lipstick from bleeding out of the natural lip line and as a base for the finished product to look even and pigmented. Ensure your lip liner is in the same shade as your lipstick to prevent it from looking unsightly and the bad kind of dramatic.
5. You Are Overlining Your Lips Too Much
Kylie Jenner's lipstick hack of overlining the lips to make them look fuller may work out marginally to make your pout look plumper but not when you overdo it. If lips are overlined excessively, it just looks bizarre and like you do not know how to apply makeup and that's something absolutely no one wants.
6. You're Applying It Wrong
Sometimes it boils down to the way you apply the lipstick on your lips. Liquid lipstick can be the most tricky. When using it, wipe the excess from your wand on the neck of your bottle and swiftly apply a coat of thin coat of colour. This helps if you need to repeat with another coat as it won't layer too thickly. Finish off by lining the ends neatly.
7. You Are Not Finishing Up Your Lip Look
Once you've applied lipstick, can you walk out of the door directly? You can but you mustn't without adding the finishing touches to your lips. Once done, blot your lipstick with tissue and dust setting powder over it to extend its staying power. Run your first two fingers through your lips once to remove excess lipstick from inside which can deposit on your teeth.
(Also Read: Makeup Tips: How To Apply Liquid Lipstick The Right Way To Look Great And Last All Day)
Disclaimer: The Swirlster Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Swirlster has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase.
