Luscious full lips have been one of the favourite and famous trends for ages. But here’s some good news the costly treatment and surgery will not be needed to gain that lip. With the given makeup tips, you can easily create lips that seem big, full, and outlined. The best thing is this makeup tutorial can help both beginners and professionals who want that fabulous full look for their lips.
1. Prepare Your Lips
The key to any fantastic makeup application is a smooth surface, and lips are no exception. A smooth surface allows makeup to smoothly glide on and gives the illusion of making lips look plumper.
- Exfoliate: Massage a gentle lip scrub or home-made mixture with sugar and honey onto the lips. Make the dead skin disappear and the lips smoother.
- Moisturize: Put on good lip balm and keep lips soft and hydrated. Chapped, cracked lips can really uneven the lipstick.
2. Prime for Perfection
Just like you prepare your face with a primer; using one on your lip can make a huge difference. A lip primer or merely a tiny bit of concealer to create a neutral ground. This step blurs the edges of your lip and lets you reshape them however you want.
3. Overline (But Do It Right!)
Overlining is the lip trick that makes your mouth appear bigger, but it must be subtle so that it naturally appears.
- Choose a lip liner that closely matches your natural lip tone or the color of your lipstick.
- Draw just outside your natural lip line gently; be sure to focus on the center of your lips.
- Do not overline the corners—this will make your lips seem like they are fake.
- Blend the liner a little bit inward to soften the look.
This creates the illusion of fuller lips without being too much.
4. The Right Lipstick Colors
There are certain shades that would make your lips look bigger, and others might just do the opposite.
- Light and nude tones: These are your best friends in making your lips look fuller. Light pinks, peachy tones, and soft browns can give the illusion of bigger lips.
- Avoid dark shades: Deep reds or browns can make your lips appear smaller. If you are a lover of dark colors, add a lighter gloss in the center to balance out the look.
5. Highlight and Contour Your Lips
Yes, contouring isn’t just reserved for your face—you can even contour your lips.
- Contour: Take a small amount of bronzer or contour powder and very lightly shade the area below your bottom lip. This is what gives the illusion of fuller lips from the bottom perspective.
- Highlight: Apply a small amount of highlighter to your Cupid’s bow (the little dip above your upper lip). This draws attention to your lips and makes them appear more prominent.
6. Play With Lip Gloss
Glossy lips naturally look bigger because the shine reflects light.
- Apply a clear or lightly tinted gloss to the center of your lips after your lipstick; this makes them look plumper and gives them dimension.
- If you’re not a fan of gloss, try a satin-finish lipstick. It gives a similar effect without being sticky.
7. Try Ombre Lips
An ombre lip effect can add depth and make your lips look fuller.
- Outline your lips by using a slightly darker lip liner.
- Fill the center of your lips with a lipstick shade that is one color lighter.
- Blend the edges where the two colors meet to create a seamless gradient for a full-lipped effect.
8. Try Plumping Products
Many lip glosses and balms now contain plumping ingredients such as peppermint, cinnamon, or hyaluronic acid. These temporarily cause your lips to become slightly swollen and tingle, making them appear fuller.
9. Set Your Look
To keep your lips looking perfect all day, blot them lightly with a tissue and dust a tiny amount of translucent powder over your lipstick. This trick sets the color of your lipstick and helps it last longer.
10. Practice Makes Perfect
Just like any makeup technique, perfecting the big-lip look takes a little practice. Spend time experimenting with different liners, colors, and techniques to see what works best for your lips.
The Bottom Line
These are just some simple tricks with which you can draw out your lips to appear fuller without spending big amounts of money or getting surgery done on your face. The best thing about makeup is creativity and self-expression, so be bold and try new things. You will soon become a pro at making your lips fuller and rocking your favorite looks!