10 Tips to Rock the Bold Lipstick Look

Have you ever felt that the bright colour just does not seem to suit you quite right? If you are one of the people who love to stick to the sombre shades because you are too afraid to play with the bold ones, here are the tips to rock that colour payoff, the longest wear, and the most amount of comfort.

* Exfoliate your lips

Arguably, there is nothing worse than wearing a bold lip colour and then having that beautiful pigments cling to dead and dry skin or gather in those natural lip lines and creases. Before you choose to go bold with your lip colour, remember to exfoliate the dead skin from your lips. You can either shop for a good lip scrub or whip up one at home. Mix 1 tablespoon coconut oil, with 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoons small granule sugar and ½ teaspoon of warm water. Rub the mixture on your lips in a circular motion for two to three minutes and then rinse with lukewarm water.A good lip-scrubbing removes the dead outer surface of the lips, improves circulation, and makes the lips soft, smooth, and kissable.

* Prime your lips

Priming is essential. Whether we’re talking about foundation, eye shadows, or lip colours, what goes underneath your product is going to determine the lasting power and the finish whatever is on top. Giving your lips that boost of moisture and priming power will ensure that your lips won’t feel dry or feather with prolonged colour wear.

* Create an even base

One of the key steps to mastering that bright lip is by getting as much true-to-tone colour payoff as you can. That not only comes from the formulation of said lipstick, but also from making sure the base underneath is even and neutral. Apply a light layer of tinted moisturizer or foundation on your pout to tone down the natural colour of lips.

* Choose your colours wisely

Not all shades flatter all skin tones. For cooler skin tone ladies, colours with more pinks or blues in them tend to look best on you. For warmer and olive-toned beauties, oranges and warmer pinks look amazing. You can get to know the undertones of your skin by checking the colour of the nerves on your wrist; if they’re olive, you probably have warm undertones. If they're more blue or purple, your undertones are cool. If they're blue-green, you have neutral undertones.

* Line your lips

Lining your lips in the same or similar colour will ensure your lipstick won’t feather or travel away from your lip line. Plus, you can also cheat a bigger pout! If you want a lip liner that works for every lip colour imaginable, we suggest a clear lip pencil—it's completely foolproof.

* Use lipstick stain

Wearing a bright lip can require some maintenance throughout the day. Keep the upkeep to a minimum by applying a stain of the colour you’re trying to achieve first. The stain ensures that even as your lipstick starts to fade throughout the day the colour will go as evenly as possible.

* Apply, blot and reapply

If you want it to last, apply your lipstick in layers. Apply, blot with oil blotters or a tissue, and reapply. After you are satisfied with the colour, take a thin piece of tissue and pat a little bit of translucent powder over the top to lock it in, or if you like a plump look, add a gloss.

* Clean up the edges

Clean up the outline of your lips for a clean and crisp bold lip. Use concealer and a small flat brush to redefine the lip line from any lip colour that has gone astray.

* Balance the rest of your make-up

This depends on whether you want to go for a more daytime wearable bright lip or a dramatic look, but your bright lips are going to catch some major attention, so keep most of the focus on that. You can either go incredibly minimal with a sheer foundation, mascara, and a brushed-up brow, or you can amp it up with a smoky kohl liner look for something edgier. Just make sure to bring balance to your look.

* Carry your colour with you

It is suggested that you carry the tube of your colour with you just in case you need a touch up throughout the day!