Alas, not all nature has awarded plump, juicy and voluminous lips. Among the young ladies there are many who at any cost want to make their thin lips more sensual, shaped. Fortunately, some understand that the so-called beauty injections are not entirely useful in this case. That is why in this article we will discuss how to paint thin lips so that they look visually fuller, juicier and more attractive.
Natural Data
Modern canons of beauty insistently dictate the same parameters to all women. And it doesn't matter that some of them do not fit, most girls strive to look equally "beautiful" and at the same time equally unnatural. What for? It would be much more reasonable to take a closer look and, so to speak, listen to your natural inclinations, to what nature has awarded, even if these traits run counter to generally accepted standards.
One ofparameters that do not fit the description of the current "beauty" are thin lips. In women who have such, as a rule, the whole appearance is “tuned” for them. Thin lips are often combined with sharp, high cheekbones, with a chiseled and expressive nose, with large or almond-shaped eyes. Together, all these features look a little dramatic, but no less beautiful and attractive. Why spoil it? There is a reason to only slightly embellish such natural data, to make it more expressive. And makeup will help us with this. Now we will take a step-by-step look at how to paint thin lips, what is needed for this procedure and what tricks are available.
Basic Training
If on plump lips the lipstick fades a little, it is erased, then the neatness in the make-up is lost, so to speak, the presentation. But the beauty of the lips does not dry out. If such bald spots appear on thin lips, then the whole impression of the general image spoils instantly. There is a feeling that something has disappeared from the face, something is missing. Therefore, no matter what lipstick you apply, it is important to pre-prepare your lips. In this case, you need to work, as with the skin of the face, that is, use the base, tone and powder. So, how to enlarge lips with makeup?
- Moisturize your skin. Apply a lip balm or other therapeutic composition to the lips half an hour before makeup and wait until it is completely absorbed.
- Now it's primer time. You can use a specialized one - for lips, or you can use the one that you apply on your face.
- Smudge some spongefoundation, preferably matte. This will blur the contours and add volume and make the lips more textured.
- Powder everything at the end. On velvety skin, pencil and lipstick will lay flatter and last longer.
Contours and their features
After you literally erased the lips from your face, it's time to redraw them. Only this time you have the opportunity to make them a little bigger than they really are. But pay attention to the fact that only a little, because if you deviate too much from the natural boundaries, the lipstick can treacherously wear off and all your efforts will be made public. Also, too plump lips will not suit you and will look ridiculous. A maximum of 2 mm can be deviated from the natural contour, and a new contour should be drawn along this new border. In this case, it is important to use a matte lip liner directly. Its texture should be dense enough so that bald spots do not form. By the way, you probably know in advance what color you will paint your lips, so when choosing a pencil, give preference to the one that will be half a tone lighter than the main color.
Preparing for applying lipstick
Our task is not only how to paint thin lips, but to make them more voluminous and textured, more expressive and plump. Therefore, it is important here not only to increase the contour, but to fill it, so to speak, with content. Therefore, before you start applying lipstick, be sure to shadethe entire surface of your lips (within the new contours, of course) with the same pencil with which you outlined them. It will also be a great base for color that will become brighter and last longer, and this trick will help you add volume.
By the way, many people are wondering which pencils are best for those who have thin lips. One of the very high quality and at the same time budget brands is Vivien Sabo. Pencils are presented in almost every imaginable shade, everyone can choose for themselves.
Lipstick and its texture
So we come to the key issue of all women on this topic. What is the best lipstick for thin lips? What textures should be chosen to give the coveted volume? There is an opinion that matte lipsticks are in no way suitable for owners of thin lips. Like, they make them even more flat and "squeezed". However, we will say this: radiant, overflowing with glitter and brilliance, coatings create the opposite effect. You just get two shiny stripes, devoid of volume and shape. Therefore, we immediately hide such “teenage” lipstick options and remember that our arsenal includes matte, satin and glossy textures. You can choose any, from this only the nature of your image will change, and the size and shape of the lips will remain as they were drawn.
Applying lipstick
We've already come a long way and almost reached the finish line. It seems that it remains just to make two magicalhand movements, apply lipstick on the lips, and everything is in the bag, but no. Here we are also working on volume and texture, so we will definitely not be limited to two movements. So, even if you chose lipstick in a stick, it is advisable to apply it with a special lip brush. So you can more accurately observe the boundaries that you yourself have designated, not go beyond them, but also not leave voids. We apply the first layer, medium in density, and immediately lightly blot the lips with a napkin. On top, apply another layer of lipstick with a brush and blot again. We do the manipulation for the third time, and now you should not remove the top layer. In fact, our lip makeup is ready, you can go where you have been going for so long and reverently. However, there is one more thing that is worth (or maybe not worth) doing.
Let's shine
You probably guessed that we are talking about glitter. Makeup artists often use this product for lip augmentation, as it is really capable of creating incredible volume. Glitter often seems to increase the radiance and saturation of lipstick, while they envelop the lips, as a result, the latter look incredibly juicy, bright and catchy. Even if the basis is a nude or pastel tone, attention is focused on this particular facial feature. But it is important to remember that you should not overdo it with glitter. Firstly, it should not contain tasteless sparkles. Their radiance will only reduce the cost of the image and let others know that you literally painted lips. Secondly, the gloss should not be too sticky, greasy. It's like the finalstage, a light decoration that simply complements the complex makeup that we have done. Therefore, do not go too far. And if you use a lipstick with a unique satin or matte finish, then it's best to forget about gloss altogether.
Color issues
There is no one clear recommendation as to which colors are suitable for owners of thin lips and which are not. It all depends on the color type, and not on facial features, on eye color features, on the image. Therefore, this question is very individual and personal. If you have fully understood how to paint thin lips, what is the sequence and what means will be required, then the color will not matter. Your makeup will be perfect with any palette.
However, there is perhaps one single exception to this rule. It is not recommended to bet on excessively dark tones. You can choose bright, juicy, saturated, expressive colors, along with light, pastel or trendy nude colors. But everything that already looks a little like black, leave it for others. In such cases, even lip gloss will not be able to fill them with volume - too dark color will "eat" it.
