To last your lipstick for a longer time, apply foundation before lip liner and lipstick, you will achieve longer, lasting coverage.
Apply lip gloss to lessen the darkness of the lipstick.
To make thick lips appear thinner, use concealer over the natural lips. Then use liner on the insides of the lips and apply lipstick.This will give the effect of thinner lips.
If you want your think lips to look fuller and give it that pouty look, use the above method except outline with lip liner outside the lips. Fill in lips with pencil lipstick.
If one lip is thinner and the other bigger, and you want to make lips appear balanced, outline thinner lip just outside natural lip line. Line fuller lips along natural lip line. Fill in new lip shape with lipstick.
Use moisturizer throughout the day or at night to keep the lips hydrated.
Use a contrast to eye colour. If eye make up is strong, use a pale colour lipstick.
If your outfit is casual, wear a natural colour lipstick with a lip gloss.
If your clothes are glamorous, do not wear very flashy lipstick.
If you are not satisfied with the colour, you can reduce the brightness of the red lip stick by mixing it with a little brown shade. After experimenting with it a while you may find the perfect color that is totally yours alone.
For correct application, stick with sheer, pale shades in the morning and save deep, bold colors for night.
Your lip liner should be darker than the colour of your lipstick.
Buy a lipstick both with UVA and UVB protecting agents.
