Bet You're Wondering How To Apply Lipstick Perfectly—Here's Everything You Need To Know

Without a doubt, lipsticks are kind of forgotten now because our lips are covered with masks every time we go out. But, we think it's still valuable to know the best way to apply lipstick. Selfies still exist, and we're optimistic that things will get better in the future. Plus, you have to admit that nothing beats the high of putting on your favorite lippie shade.

FOR LIPSTICK LOVERS

• We Swear, These Are The Best Matte Lipsticks Ever
• The Best Korean Lipsticks To Try For A 'Fresh Lang' Look

Before anything else, allow us just give you a quick rundown of the CEOs of lipstick application:

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Let's take advantage of this quarantine period by upgrading our lipstick application skills. Keep scrolling for a crash course in makeup school.

HOW TO APPLY LIPSTICK PERFECTLY

How To "Correct" The Shape Your Lips

When you've got a downturned lip shape, there is a big tendency that you look sad with bold lipstick on. OG YouTuber and pro makeup artist Lisa Eldridge divulges the key steps to avoiding this mistake:

1. Apply concealer to the corners of the mouth to "erase" the downturned shape.

   

2. Skip the corners and begin painting the lipstick from the inner lip towards the edges. 

   

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3. If you want the look of a fuller lip, simple overdraw with a lip liner on the center and cupid's bow. Applying the lip color before lip liner helps you tweak the shape of your lip with ease. You can check any "imbalances." For example, you can evaluate if the upper lip needs a volume boost or the corners must be blurred out more.

   

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4. For juicer-looking lips, swipe on some lip gloss. She says to just concentrate it on the center to prevent the product from settling in the corners.

   

   If you're looking for a lipstick and lip gloss duo, we highly suggest that you grab the BLK Cosmetics Love Story Bridal Collection All-Day Intense Matte Lipstick in I Do and Sparkle Gloss in Diamond. These come in MLBB colors that complement each other.

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Watch Lisa's video below for a full demo:

How To Create Fuller Lips

One of our favorite beauty YouTubers, Snitchery, created a ~*comprehensive*~ tutorial that shows the different ways to wear lipstick.

1. Snitchery likes to prep her pout with a lip balm before anything else. Like Lisa Eldridge, she applied concealer on the corners of her mouth to make the lips look vertically bigger. This technique immediately gives your pout a fuller appearance. 

   

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   Work with a liquid formula like the Pink Sugar Our Lil Secret Concealer so it's easy to blend.

   

2. Fill in your cupid's bow with a lip liner (almost straight across) and diffuse the pigment with your fingers. 

   

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   You can also draw an inverted U-shape on the upper lip to make the lips more voluminous and plump.

   

   We like Ever Bilena lip liners because the shades are the closest to most Pinays' natural lip colors.

   

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3. Never overline the whole lip because that would really fake. What you can try instead is to check for the areas where your pout needs a volume boost. (Just like what Lisa did in step 3!).

   

4. Apply lipstick as per usual. You can go for a liquid or bullet-type, whichever you want.

How To Prevent Liquid Lipstick From Creasing

Snitchery also shared an essential tip to prevent liquid lipstick from flaking. Their formulas may have serious staying power, but they can really settle in the crevices of our pouts.

1. Put on a nourishing lip balm on the pout to prep the lips. "Don't just moisturize your lips; hypermoisturize them," Snitchery emphasizes. We're partial to the Colourette Blur Balm as it makes the lipstick glide smoothly and its pigment more vivid.

   

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2. Apply liquid lipstick in dots then blend it with your fingers.

   

   

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   Our reco: Any shade from the Maybelline SuperStay Matte Ink Collection Liquid Lipstick. This baby stays on even after you've drunk coffee or eaten lunch!

   

FOR LIPSTICK LOVERS

• We Swear, These Are The Best Matte Lipsticks Ever
• The Best Korean Lipsticks To Try For A 'Fresh Lang' Look

Watch Snitchery's ultimate guide to lipstick application below:

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