In case you haven’t gotten any of my previous memos, matte lips are
the hottest beauty trend of the season. From hot pinks to deep
burgundies, celebrities like Gabrielle Union, Kim Kardashian, Solange
and more have been spotted on the red carpet rocking these bold velvety
shades.
Matte lips always look incredibly beautiful and elegant. It’s also
the perfect way to make a bold beauty statement. I’ve even tried this
popular trend several times this year. My favorite matte lip is
Sephora’s cream lip stain in dark berry.
But even as I was applying my matte lips, I had a few hiccups. From
accidentally painting my teeth to getting the product all over my
fingers, (don’t ask) here’s a few tips to help you along the way on your
quest to perfectly applying this trend.
Scrub-a-dub-dub
Exfoliating your lips is crucial if you plan to make this trend your
signature style. Whether it’s a lipstick or a lip stain, the product
will get clumpy and show every imperfection on cracked and dry lips. It
might be time to invest in a good lip scrub or get your hands in the
kitchen and make your own. But be sure to rinse and dry your lips so
that you don’t leave any filmy residue.
Hue know it
The right shade of anything should be your focus when it comes to
your beauty bag. Too pale and you will look casket-sharp (which is not
our goal in life), too dark and it will stain your lips and wear
horribly throughout the day. Reds, pinks and corals are perfect hues for
any matte lipstick.
Line ‘em up baby
Apply a lip liner all over your lips before applying your matte
lipstick. Using lip liner will help you get a neat, clean and beautiful
result. Choose a liner that is the same shade as your lipstick. This way
you can create a base for your matte lipstick to glide on; the color
will look a lot richer and more intense. Lip liner will also help your
lipstick last longer.
Precision
A lipstick brush is your best tool when applying matte lipstick. This
is not lipstick so you will not have the opportunity to rub your lips
together for an even application. Here’s where your drawing skills are
needed.
Moisture up
There’s no need for a glossy sheen, that would defeat the purpose.
But you will want to find a non-greasy lip balm to ease the dryness
throughout the day (try Kiehl’s Lip Balm #1).
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