makeover tips for lips

Leave the lip injections to The Real Housewives. There are much easier ways to make thin lips look fuller, like these subtle makeup tricks that plump your pout instantly.

STEP 1
Pour a mild household liquid soap or baby shampoo into the palm of your hand and mix with water.

STEP 2
Use your hand as a cup for the warm, soapy water and swirl brushes in your palm until they are clean.

STEP 3
Rinse well, then gently squeeze excess water from the brush and let air dry. Dont soak brushes in the sink. Too much time in water can loosen the bristles and ruin your brush!

Select a liner that is just a fraction of a shade darker than the lipstick you are using no darker to draw around the outside line of your lips. By applying the darker liner on the outside of the mouth, it will create a subtle 3D effect that makes lips look plumper.

Making the outline of the lips lighter will create the illusion of bringing them forward. Use a highlighter to outline the top lip and the groove that runs from the top of the lip to nose, as well as the Cupids bow.

When your lipstick gradually gets lighter in the center of the lips, it creates the appearance of fuller lips. Apply your lipstick to the entire lip, then add a slightly lighter shade or a shimmery gloss in the center of both your top and bottom lips, blending with a brush.

Many lip plumpers have special ingredients that help to increase the lips natural production of collagen, while others temporarily swell the lips. We love Too Faced Lip Injection Color Bomb! Moisture Plumping Lip Tint ($21, toofaced.com) because it dilates the blood vessels to temporarily plump the lips. Also, the lines six colors, from beige to classic red and light purple, are perfect for any occasion.

Stick to lipsticks with a sheer to satin texture in your day to day wear, and choose reds that have more of a warm rosy hue. When you go bold, choose something matte and classic, such as MACs Ruby Woo lipstick.

You can get away with lots of tones, but an orange driven red with dewy skin and a summer glow will look absolutely stunning on you.

A deep violet berry red is your match made in lipstick heaven. Go with bold berry shades, or choose soft reds with a hint of plum for everyday.

When something is new to you it can be intimidating, but a red lip is attractive, confident and fun. So, would you believe if said theres nothing to pulling off the look. The only thing you need is confidence. Thats it! promise that any of you can rock lots of different shades of red some with blue undertones or orange undertones, or play it safe with a brown undertone. Just try it!