Every girl dreams of having plump, luscious lips. With recent products like lip plumpers being endorsed by stars like Nicole Arbour there is more pressure than ever to have the perfect smile, lips and all. The good news is: you don’t need to buy any crazy products to attain fuller lips. You can do it all with quick tricks! Here are 10 simple life hacks for fuller and more expressive lips.
1. Exfoliate your lips.
Chances are doing something like this has never occurred to you. You have exfoliated your face, but what about your lips? The solution is simple. Pour a tablespoon of avocado oil into a bowl. Pour in a tablespoon of raw honey, a tablespoon of coconut oil, and a tablespoon of sugar. Mix it all together until it forms a thick paste. Gently rub this scrub into your lips for 2-3 minutes, then rinse. You can do this treatment up to twice a week.
2. Soften.
You can soften your lips by scrubbing them. Like the rest of your body, your lips have layers of skin. If the skin dies, it can leave the surface looking dry and cracked. To reinvigorate your lips brush them with a gentle toothbrush or special scrub. The surface of your lips should be smooth and even.
3. Contour with concealer.
The truth is, not all of us are born with the perfect shape of lips. Luckily, you can use a concealer to contour the shape of your lips. Cover up your natural lip line, and use a liner to draw in the one you want. You can make your lips look fuller within moments.
4. Blend contour colors.
We all like to alter our appearance a little when we put on makeup, but too much can be a big mistake – especially during the daytime. When the sun is still out, flaws in our makeup are even more noticeable. To spare yourself some embarrassment be sure to blend your makeup well. When it comes to contouring the lips, use colors that do not contrast too sharply. The result will be a much more natural effect.
5. Scrub with cinnamon.
Cinnamon is more than an amazing-smelling spice that goes great in any winter drink. It can also save your lips from dryness! Blend two tablespoons of coconut oil with a tablespoon of sugar and two drops of cinnamon essential oil. Scrub into your lips, wash, and watch as your lips become smoother and softer over time.
6. Plump with a pencil.
You don’t need fancy technology to plump out your lips – just the right shade of red. Before adding any lipstick, outline the corners of the mouth with a pencil and add concealer to the middle of the lips. Then add your lipstick and lip gloss. This will make your lips look even fuller.
7. Choose a flattering lipstick color.
The wrong color can do some serious damage to your look. Choose the wrong shade and you might get washed out, or look a little scary, or worse yet, sick. This color chart will help you stick to colors that will enhance your appearance, not detract from it. Happy color hunting!
8. Mark the spot with an “X”.
When it comes to applying lipstick, there is a right way and a wrong way. Needless to say, don’t go the wrong way! The secret to lipstick is: X marks the spot. With the sharp part of your lipstick, draw an “X” under your Cupid’s bow on your upper lip. Outline the corners of the lips, and connect the outline. Last, fill in your lips. They are guaranteed to look great.
9. Add an accent.
When it comes to makeup, it is always a good idea to have a little fun. Spice up your look with a new lip style. Accenting your lips is simple: apply concealer to your lips, then bring out a bold lipstick. Blend it out delicately. This is a great idea if you are going for a softer look.
10. Blend some beets.
When it comes to looking and feeling great, beets are miracle workers! Peel of the outer layer of a beetroot, then cut the rest into slices. Squeeze out the juice, and add a teaspoon of honey or coconut oil. Apply the mixture to tint your lips. Over time you will have softer, pinker lips.
There are a lot of great ways to get amazing looking lips without doing any crazy online shopping. Use these simple life hacks to get the lips you’ve always dreamed of.
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