How to Apply Lip Gloss

For a sexy, youthful smile, use lip gloss. It produces a moist, healthy look. Combining shades and brushing it on can bring out the artist in you. All day wear and lip plumping formulations can make your lip gloss worry free and fun. Follow a few easy steps to apply lip gloss like an expert.

Things You'll Need

• Lip gloss
• Lip brush

Instructions

1. Prepare your lip surface. Use a colorless lip balm or conditioner. This will moisturize and smooth dry spots, rough patches and cracks. Your lip gloss will glide on easily and adhere well.

2. Select the right color of lip gloss. For daytime wear, choose a color that is close to your natural lip color. Try clear, nude or light shades of pink, mauve or lavender. Customize your color by mixing several shades in the palm of your hand. At night use darker colors with added shimmer or glitter for a sexy look.

3. Locate your lip brush. This is a pencil thin brush with a flat end. The brush shape provides you with good control for even coverage.

4. Dab your lip brush into your lip gloss and then onto the center of your upper lip. Use your lip brush to paint the gloss from the center to the outer edges of your lip.

5. Apply more lip gloss to the lower lip. Move your lip brush slowly from one corner of the lower lip toward the other to distribute the gloss evenly.

Tips & Warnings

• Blot excess gloss with a facial tissue.

• For a formal look, outline your lips with lip pencil before you apply your lip gloss.