The 10 Commandments of Lipstick

Rules for a Flawless Pout

Learn how to take the most of your Lipstick:

1. Start with a clean lip. Gently exfoliate any dry skin.
2. Know your formulas. Experiment matte, creamy and longwearing formulas to see what lasts longer and feels better.
3.  To intensify a color, use a lip pencil. Lining your lips neutralizes their natural pinkness, and this will acentuate the color in the tube.
4. A brush will help Lipstick last longer.Take the extra time to aplly it with a brush.
5. Blot the right way. Blot in between applications by gently pressing a tissue to your lips.
6. Don't get lipstick on your teeth. Out your index finger in your mouth and gently close your lips around it and pull it out.
7. A dab of highlighter will enhance your cupid's bow. The light reflecting particules will help draw attention to this pretty part of your mouth. You can also apply a creamy Concealer. Check Younique collection if you are looking for a Concealer 100% natural, chemical-free, mineral-based pigment powders, free of talc, oils, preservatives, perfumes, synthetic dyes, and parabens.
8. Top with gloss. The shine will help make your pout look even plumper.
9. Do be afraid to go nude. The most flatering nude lipstick is one shade deeper than your skin tone.
10. There really is a Red for everyone. Just experiment!

How to prevent lipstick from getting on your teeth

Red lipstick screams "sexy" all over, it's such a rich color, suitable for either brunettes or blondes. But what about those times you think you're smiling flawlessly, super confident, only to find out that your teeth are red too? It's the same with other colors too, even with nude tones, as they can create a yellow layer effect: gross.
To prevent this? It's easy, and in just 3 steps:

1. before the lipstick, apply a lip balm, it will create a smooth canvas for the pigment; help the lipstick pigment to stay in place;
2. use a lip liner, always in the same color as the lipstick, as not only it creates definition but helps the lipstick to stay in place;
3. apply your lipstick evenly through your lips, and gently insert your thumb straight out of your mouth: this will clean any pigment that was on your inner lips, the ones in constant contact with your teeth.
4. Add some lipgloss, if you like.

And don't forget to smile ;)