Alas, not all awarded nature with plump, juicy and voluminous lips. Among the young ladies there are many who want at all costs to make their thin lips more sensual, shaped. Fortunately, some people realize that the so-called beauty injections are not entirely useful in this case. That is why in this article we will discuss how to paint thin lips so that they look visually fuller, juicy and attractive.
Natural data
Modern canons of beauty persistently dictate the same parameters to all women. And it doesn’t matter that they are not suitable for some, most girls strive to look the same "beautiful" and at the same time equally unnatural. What for? It would be more reasonable to take a closer look and, so to speak, listen to your natural inclinations, to what nature has rewarded, even if these features are contrary to generally accepted standards.
One of the parameters that does not fit the description of the current "beauty" is thin lips. In women who possess such, as a rule, their entire appearance is “arranged” for them. Thin lips are often combined with sharp, high cheekbones, with a chiseled and expressive nose, with large or almond-shaped eyes. In aggregate, all these features look a little dramatic, but this makes it no less beautiful and attractive. Why spoil it? There is reason to only slightly embellish such natural data, make it more expressive. And makeup will help us with this. Now we will gradually consider how to paint thin lips, what is needed for this procedure and what tricks are available.
Basic training
If on puffy lips the lipstick fades a little, is erased, then the accuracy in makeup is lost, so to speak, presentation. But the beauty of the lips does not dry out. If such bald spots appear on thin lips, then the whole impression of the overall image spoils instantly. It seems that something has disappeared from the face, something is missing. Therefore, no matter what lipstick you apply, it is important to prepare your lips first. In this case, you need to work, as to the skin of the face, that is, use the base, tone and powder. So, how to make up lips with makeup?
- Moisturize your skin. Apply a balm or other therapeutic composition on the lips half an hour before make-up and wait until it is completely absorbed.
- Now it's time for the primer. You can use specialized - for the lips, or you can use the one that you apply to the face.
- Smooth out a little sponge foundation, preferably matte. So you wash the contours and add volume and make the lips more textured.
- Powder everything at the end. On velvety skin, a pencil and lipstick will lie more evenly and last longer.
Contours and their features
After you literally wiped your lips from your face, it's time to paint them again. Only this time you have the opportunity to make them a little more than they really are. But pay attention to the fact that only a little, because if you back too much from the natural boundaries, the lipstick will treacherously erase and all your efforts will be made public. Also, too puffy lips will not suit you and will look ridiculous. A maximum of 2 mm can be retreated from the natural contour, and a new contour should be drawn along this new border. In this case, it is important to use a matte pencil directly for the lip contour. Its texture should be sufficiently dense so that bald spots do not form. By the way, you probably know in advance what color you will paint your lips, so when choosing a pencil, give preference to one that will be half a tone lighter than the main color.
Preparation for applying lipstick
Our task is not only how to paint thin lips, but to make them more voluminous and textured, more expressive and puffy. Therefore, it is important here not only to increase the contour, but to fill it, so to speak, with content. Therefore, it is imperative that before you start applying lipstick, shade the entire surface of your lips (within the new contours, of course) with the same pencil with which you outlined them. This will be an excellent base for the color, which will become brighter and last longer, as well as this technique will help you add volume.
By the way, many are interested in which pencils are best used for those with thin lips. One of the very high quality and at the same time budget brands is Vivienne Szabo. Pencils are presented in almost all imaginable shades, everyone can choose for themselves.
Lipstick and its texture
So we come to the key issue of all women on this topic. Which lipstick is perfect for thin lips? What textures should be chosen to give the treasured volume? It is believed that matte lipsticks are in no way suitable for owners of thin lips. Like, they make them even flatter and "crushed." However, we will say this: radiant, glitter and glitter-filled coatings create the opposite effect. You just get two shiny stripes, devoid of volume and shape. Therefore, we immediately hide these “teenage” versions of lipsticks and remember that in our arsenal there are matte, satin and glossy textures. You can choose any, from this only the nature of your image will change, and the size and shape of the lips will remain as they were drawn.
Lipstick
We have come a very long way and have almost come to the finish line. It seems that it remains just to make two magical movements with the hand, apply lipstick on the lips, and that's all in the hat, but no. Here we are also working on volume and texture, so we won’t just limit ourselves to two movements. So, even if you chose lipstick in a stick, it is advisable to apply it with a special lip brush. So you can more accurately observe the boundaries that you yourself have designated, not to go beyond them, but also not to leave voids. We apply the first layer, medium in density, and immediately gently pat the lips with a napkin. On top, apply another layer of lipstick with a brush and blot again. We are doing the manipulation for the third time, and now we should not remove the top layer. In fact, our lip makeup is ready, you can go to where you have been going so long and anxiously. However, there is one more point that is worth (and maybe not worth) to fulfill.
We will shine
You probably guessed that we are talking about brilliance. Makeup artists often use this product to enlarge their lips, as it is really capable of creating an incredible volume. Shines often seem to increase the radiance and richness of lipstick, while they seem to envelop lips, as a result, the latter look incredibly juicy, bright and catchy. Even if the basis is a nude or pastel tone, attention is focused on this particular face. But it is important to remember that you should not overdo it with brilliance. Firstly, it should not have tasteless sparkles. Their radiance will only reduce the cost of the image and let others know that you literally painted your lips. Secondly, the gloss should not be too sticky, oily. This is, as it were, the final stage, a light decoration that simply complements the complex makeup that we have done. Therefore, do not go too far. And if you used lipstick with a unique satin or matte finish, then it’s best to forget about the shine.
Color issues
There is no one clear recommendation as to which colors are suitable for owners of thin lips and which are not. It all depends on the color type, and not on facial features, on the features of eye color, on the image. Therefore, this issue is very individual and personal. If you fully understand how to paint thin lips, what is the sequence and what means will be required, then the color will not matter. Your makeup will be perfect with any palette.
However, perhaps there is one single exception to this rule. It is not recommended to bet on excessively dark tones. You can choose bright, rich, rich, expressive colors, along with light, pastel or now fashionable nude. But leave everything that already looks a little black, leave it for others. In such cases, even the gloss for lip enlargement will not be able to fill them with volume - it will be "eaten" by a too dark color.