How to Use Lip Gloss

Using lip gloss to enhance the color of your lips and the overall effect of your makeup is an easy process to learn. There are several tricks to applying lip gloss, so that it will not only improve your appearance, but also ensure that you make the most of what lip gloss has to offer. Read on to discover the secrets of using lip gloss to its full advantage.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Powder
• Lip gloss
• Lipstick

1. Choose your gloss. Consider flavor as well as color, and try to get one that has sun protection built in.

2. Decide whether you want to wear your lip gloss over your lipstick. For a more natural look, wear lip gloss without lipstick.

3. Apply a light layer of lip balm, such as Chapstick, to your lips. This light layer not only protects your lips against the elements, but it also helps your lipstick and lip gloss last longer.

4. Dust your lips with a light coating of powder. This will help your lip color and gloss last as long as possible.

5. Add your lipstick, if you choose.

6. Apply your lip gloss. Add some extra gloss to the center of the mouth to make your lips look fuller.

Tips & Warnings

• Add special effects and highlights to your lips by applying sheer colors such as silver, gold or iridescent lip gloss over your lipstick color.