Facial tissue Lip gloss Lip liner (for greater contrast/pop) Lip moisturizer (petroleum jelly, lip balm, etc. ) Lip pencil Lipstick (optional) Mirror or compact Q-tips/cotton swabs
Buy a lip scrub from a local cosmetics store or the cosmetics section of your local drug store. Make your own lip scrub. Apply a small amount of petroleum jelly to your lips and then gently scrub with a soft bristle toothbrush.
This way, when you apply your lip gloss, if it doesn’t work with the rest of your makeup, you can wipe it off before it’s too late and use a different shade. Generally, the following skin tones match with the following shades of gloss:Fair-skinned - light shades, pink, and beigeMedium-toned - rose, mauve, and berryDark-skinned - plum, chocolate, and red[3] X Research source
If you notice there’s a dip-stick with a wand-type applicator on the end, you are using liquid lip gloss. This type can be applied best by dipping the stick in and drag/rubbing it along your lips. [4] X Research source If there is a solid stick-type applicator, it’s a roll-on variety of lip gloss. For best application, rub on the lip gloss gently in circular motions. Tube lip gloss should be squeezed out a little bit at a time onto your finger, lip brush, or sponge applicator, then spread gently onto your lips.
To bring out your mouth shape with a lip pencil, trace your pencil from the middle part of your top lip and follow its border until you reach the corner. Repeat this for both sides for both top and bottom lip.
You can also blend different colors of lipstick and gloss. You’ll likely want to stick with similar shades, but you never know the effect you might end up with.
Spread your lip gloss lightly toward the edges of the same lip. Press your bottom and top lips together to spread the gloss from one lip to the other. Observe the cleanness of your application and use Q-tips and tissues to correct any mistakes.
