Ways to apply lipstick perfectly, overcome the condition of dark lips

Dark lips, uneven lips is a problem that many people face, making it difficult for lipstick to show its original shade on your lips, possibly due to congenital causes, cosmetics, tobacco... Here is the lipstick application process and how to choose a suitable lipstick color for concealing this defect.

‏1. Removing death cell properly to help prevent the condition of dark lips

Similar to facial skin, lips also need to be exfoliated 1-2 times per week. This helps to remove dead cells on the lips, making the lips smooth and more beautiful when applying lipstick.

You can use specialized lip scrubs or ingredients in the kitchen such as coffee, sugar, honey, coconut oil, lemon, etc. to effectively brighten lips.‏

‏If you don't want to waste time, you can mix 1 teaspoon of honey and 2 teaspoons of sugar. Apply the mixture on the lips and keep it on your lips for about 5 minutes, gently massage in a circle to remove all the dead cells on the lips, then rinse with warm water.‏

Exfoliating properly helps to reduce dark lips.‏

2. Balm‏

In dry weather, lips are more prone to dryness and sloughing. Using lip balm not only helps to moisturize the lips but also helps the lipstick color more evenly. In addition, sleeping masks can also be very effective if used correctly. You can use coconut oil, olive oil to nourish your lips every day.‏

In addition, exposure to the sun can cause skin to darken and worsen dark lips. Therefore, you should use balms that are capable of protecting your lips from the sunray.‏

‏3. Use lip concealer‏

‏Lip darkening is one of the reasons why lipsticks don't color properly. Therefore, using a small amount of lip concealer before applying lipstick will help create a perfect base. If you don't want to use a makeup brush, you can use your fingertips to blend the lips, especially the dark areas. ‏

‏After that, lightly apply a thin layer of powder to fix the foundation. With this simple method, you can confidently wear any lipstick color you love

‏4. Apply lipstick‏

If you have a dark lip line, try to make it even with your skin tone by using a lighter shade of liner.

In addition, to overcome dark lips, choose a lipstick that is dark or close to the color of your lips to ensure that you can cover your flaws. ‏

You should limit the use of lip gloss or lipstick that have thin texture because they will highlight dark lips. Depending on the lipstick, you can apply one or more layers to get the best color and coverage.

‏5. Lipstick colors to help overcome dark lips

‏5.1 Wine red‏

‏Wine red lipstick is suitable for all skin tones and is also the first choice to overcome dark lips. Light skin and honey skin can both be used and will give different effects on the lips.‏

Wine red lipstick is the first choice to overcome dark lips.

‏5.2 Earthy red‏

The earthy red color is a mixture of red and brown, bringing a luxurious look to the lips. In particular, this lipstick color is suitable for both light, medium and honey skin. If your lips are prone to dryness, you should choose lipstick lines containing light moisturizing ingredients, creating a plump effect for the lips.

‏‏‏‏With bold lipstick colors like earth red, you don't need to put too many layers but still make sure to cover the dark part of your lips.‏

‏5.3 Purple Pink‏

Purple pink is a lipstick color that many women love recently. For healthy tanned skin, you can look for shades of pink and purple that are reduced in brightness to suit dark lips and skin tones. Especially in the cold weather of winter, the warm purple-pink color will definitely bring new energy to your lips.‏

‏5.4 Nude lipstick shades of brown or red‏

Brown or red nude lipstick colors not only cover dark lips but also make the overall face more harmonious.

Brown or red nude lipstick will give you a classic look without being outdated. Use nude lipstick tones when you want to apply makeup. This not only covers dark lips, but also makes the overall face more harmonious. ‏

‏Women who own white, neutral or dark skin can use these shades of lipsticks.

 

By Health & Life