It takes more than piles of gloss to plump those lips to perfection.
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Try NYC Makeup artist Gadiel Hernandez tips to perfect the ultimate pout.
1) Before coloring lips, apply a lip primer or use a light coat of foundation/ concealer over lips, and set lightly with a translucent powder.
2) Pick a lip liner color that is slightly darker than the natural shade of your lips and subtly line lips following their natural rim to keep from looking over-dramatic.
3) Once the lips are lined, use the pencil to fill-in and color your lips, then go over with a matte lipstick of your choice. The lips will then be colored uniformly.
4) Pick a second lip color or gloss that is a shade or two lighter than the one previously used and apply to center of lips (especially the bottom lip). This will create a highlight and draw attention to the fuller part of the lips, making them appear slightly larger than usual.
Hernandez tips are easy to follow and effective. I created this look on the model’s pout myself.
So pucker up and get your Shine On!
1) Try one of the many shades of CoverGirl Queen Collection foundation to find one that matches your skin tone and set with Bare Minerals translucent powder which is so light youll forget youre wearing it.
2) MACs lip pencils are great for seamlessly lining lips.
3) Clinique High Impact Lip Color comes in many beautiful shades of nude, pink and red while protecting and moisturizing your lips.
4) Booty Parlor’s Kissaholic lip gloss is rich in color but low on the stickiness.
