How to Do Colorful Lips
Bright, colorful lips are a fashion-forward trend that isn't for the faint at heart. From fuchsia to violet, turquoise to orange, a bright lip is easy to duplicate at home. If you want to turn heads with a bold lip, ensure that the lipstick looks flawless and lasts all day. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Use your toothbrush to gently exfoliate your lips. This helps create an even surface for the color. Moisturize your lips with a non-sticky balm while you do the rest of your makeup. This gives the product a chance to soak in.
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Apply a lip primer. Lip primers create a smooth base for the lipstick to adhere to and they also even out the color of your lips.
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Line your lips with a lip liner. Outline the natural shape of your lips -- going too far outside your natural lip line gives a harsh effect. Try to match your lip liner to the lipstick, but if you can't find a lip liner in that shade a nude lip liner will do the trick.
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Use a lip brush to apply the lipstick to your lips. Lip brushes give you a more precise application which is necessary for bright lip looks.
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Apply a dab of shimmery lip gloss to the center of your bottom lip to make your lips look fuller.
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Tips & Warnings
If you're doing a bold lip look, use neutral colors on your eyes for balance.
