Perfect your pout in 60 seconds!
Achieve fuller lips in a flash with these simple steps
PREP WORK
There’s nothing worse than applying a bright lip only to reveal the dry condition your lips are in, making the colour crack and appear dull. Consider spending about 15 seconds buffing away any dead skin with a lip scrub to ensure a smooth canvas. Then it’s hydration time! Instead of applying a balm that just sits on top, grab a serum-like formula as this will sink into the lips and plump out those lines more effectively. If you have quite lined lips, try a plumping product to help blur those tiny wrinkles to make the lips appear smooth.
1 Trinny London Miracle Blur $48
2 Breeze Balm Watermelon Lip Scrub $26
3 Biologi Nourish Lip Serum $24
LINING LESSONS
Lining the lips is key to a full, long-wearing pout. Not only does it prevent the colour from bleeding, it gives you the power to slightly overline to create a new shape and fake fullness. Simply follow the outline of your lips slightly over your natural line to add a little more volume. For best results, fill in the rest of your lips with the pencil to keep it looking natural and extend the wear of the colour you’ll add on top.
4 Natio Long Lasting Lip Liner in Scarlet $14.95 5 Rimmel Lasting Finish Exaggerate Automatic Lip Liner in Rose Addiction $12.95
TEXTURE IS KEY
Generally speaking, satin finish lipsticks, balms and lip glosses are best when it comes to fuller-looking lips. Anything with shine means light bounces off to enhance plumpness, while matte formulas absorb light and shrink lips. If you prefer matte’s staying power you can always add a touch of gloss or balm to the centre of your pout to add dimension and reflect light.
6 Revlon Super Lustrous Glass Shine Lipstick in Fire & Ice $24.95
7 DB Cosmetics Luminous Lip Gloss in Just Peachy $10.99
8 Clarins Lip Milky Mousse Whipped Lip Cream in Milky Strawberry $32
COLOUR CHOICE
First things first, stay away from dark, vampy hues as they generally make thin lips look even smaller. A natural nude colour in satin or gloss will look flattering on anyone. If you’re after something bold, a vivid red shade makes lips appear fuller in just one swipe.
9 Nude By Nature Moisture Shine Lipstick in Amber Sparkle $22.95
10 L’oreal Paris Colour Riche Satin Lipstick in Hello Parisienne $21.95
FINISHING TOUCH
Clean up any mistakes and define edges with your favourite creamy concealer and a precise brush to sharpen up the lip line. Follow with a touch of translucent powder on a small brush around the mouth to prevent any movement. Finally, don’t forget a touch of powder highlighter on the Cupid’s bow. It’s the key to a fuller top lip as it reflects light and helps to emphasise shape. 11 Zara Lip Brush $12.95 12 Max Factor Facefinity Highlighter Powder in Nude $24.95