How to Apply Lip Liner
This magical stick helps define your luscious lips, and keeps your luscious lipstick from straying beyond your lip line.
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You Will Need
- A lip liner
- A sharpener for the liner
- Lipstick
- And some tissues
- Some lip balm (optional)
- And some lip gloss (optional)
Steps
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Step 1
Choose lip liner
Choose a lip liner that is the same tone, or lighter, than your lipstick. A darker liner will draw too much attention to the contrast.
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Step 2
Sharpen pencil
Sharpen the lip liner pencil before using it to remove any dirt or bacteria that has built up since its last use.
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If you want a little extra moisture on your lips, apply a little balm, then blot with a tissue.
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Step 3
Draw upper lip
Draw a thin line along your upper lip line, angling the pencil for a soft application. Do this with delicate strokes, starting from the outer corners of your lips and moving to the center.
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Step 4
Repeat on bottom lip
Repeat this on the bottom lip line.
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If you want to go for a vintage '30s look, tuck your upper lip under your teeth so you can see the V-shape in the center. Line this bow and the middle of the bottom to lip for balance. Draw light lines to the outer corners on the top and bottom.
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Step 5
Shade in lips
Lightly shade in the rest of your lips with the pencil.
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Step 6
Apply lipstick
Apply your lipstick, blot with a tissue, and—if you want—dab on a little gloss for a finishing touch.
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Lip marks are like fingerprints—no two are alike.
