Pretty Pout

Lips are such a vital part of a women's appearance, maybe that's why women are rushing to the plastic surgeon for fillers....Before you go to the enhancement doc and come out looking like a Koi fish, try some simple techniques with lipstick/gloss and lip liner!

If thin lips are what's stressing you, trace a line just outside your normal lip line with a liner matching your lipstick. You are faking a line, so don't overdo it! Fill in with the lip liner and add gloss to the center of the lips to draw light and make lips appear fuller. Play up eyes and use a more neutral shade on lips.

If you have uneven lips, with one side fuller than the other or one lip is fuller than the other,  use concealer to balance them out. Trace lip line with liner so that the lips match up and then add lipstick in the same shade. Stay away from clear gloss as it may accentuate uneven lips. Instead, opt for a gloss in the same shade as lipstick.

If shapeless lips are getting you down, trace the "V" in the center of the top lip a little heavier when lining to emphasize it,  and then apply two coats of lipstick for durability.

If you are born with full lips, then flaunt it! A lipstain is gorgeous in all shades and lasts all day. Full lips are what we all want so use lipgloss for a natural look or leave it when using a deeper hue.... When applying makeup, feel free to down play eyes to draw attention to the beauty of your pout!

Just remember, if you feel the need to go get a filler, please don't go overboard and please be educated on the procedure! Or.....