You Can (And Should!) Wear Red Lipstick Too! Use Kirsten Dunst As Your Muse. I would like to use this photo of Kirsten Dunst to debunk the common advice that ladies with thin lips should avoid red lipstick, and bright, saturated lipsticks in general, in favor of more natural tones and more sheer finishes.
If you're someone with thin lips, wearing a bold lipstick might seem like an intimidating prospect. Of all the makeup concerns we hear about as beauty editors, this one easily ranks in the top five. But the truth is, dark and bright lipstick can look good on all lip shapes and sizes.
Lip liner for thin lips is by far the quickest and easiest way to temporarily increase the size of your lips. Select a shade that matches your chosen lipstick and slightly outline your natural lip line. Avoid using a dark liner on the lips as this will make them appear thinner than they actually are.
WEAR LIGHT COLORED LIPSTICKS
The same idea applies to makeup: when you wear dark colored lipsticks, it makes your lips look smaller. Wear lighter colors, and they automatically look bigger.
Dab a little lip color with some glow or shine in it right on your cupid's bow to highlight it. The shiny color reflects light and makes the lips appear more plump.
Gently exfoliate with a scrub designed for the lips, applied with a toothbrush. Brush in small, circular motions to help get the blood flowing in your lips, which will give them more natural volume and a healthy, rosy colour. Not only will your lips look naturally fuller, but you'll remove all the dead skin cells.
But if you are someone who has thin lips, lipstick application may not be the easiest thing for you. And you may not have a lot of bold shades in your vanity either. Here's the truth — dark, bold shades look great on everyone, irrespective of your lip shape and size.
Lighter shades will always make your lips look plumper. Subtle shades like pale pink or light mauve may enhance the look of your lips.
Yes, you can wear red lipstick over 50, 60, 70… In fact, it's only been in the last few years that I've been able to feel confident wearing it. And figuring out which shades of red suited me was a big part of that. (FTR, it's the orangey, tomato reds that really work with my coloring.)
"Everyone can wear red lipstick if they find the right shades. Find your undertones and go from there. If you look best in silver, go with blue toned reds or if you wear gold, yellow toned reds will work best for you. Makeup is fun, just take a chance and have the confidence to rock it!"
If you have thin lips, always be thoughtful about the colors and finishes you reach for. According to StyleCraze, the best lipstick shades are nude colors, pinks, and reds. They make the lips look much fuller as they do not draw too much attention to the area but still add color.
Lips That Thin
As collagen production slows down, your once-voluminous lips can become thin and flat, which makes you look older and can throw off the natural balance of your face.
Everything she says is stick-on-your-fridge-worthy, but one tip stands out in particular. 'Red lipstick makes your lips look small,' she says matter-of-factly, 'so you have to over-line.
While some people may have naturally thin lips, they can also be a sign of ageing, sun exposure or a result from smoking. As you get older the collagen in your lips breaks down and the muscles tire, leaving your lips looking and feeling thinner. This can also lead to wrinkles around the lips.
"The lighter the color lipstick you use, the plumper the lip look. Darker lipsticks make your lips look smaller, while lighter lipsticks make them poutier." You can use a lip stain, lipstick, a lip tint, or a lip crayon for this step, whichever formula works best for you.
Always Go for the Same Color Family
If you're using a red lipstick, use a red lip liner, as a pink liner would clash – so although the liner and lipstick don't need to be identical, it should be in the same shade family.
“Staying hydrated and promoting the production of collagen by drinking [plenty of] of water, getting eight hours of sleep, taking a probiotic, taking a multivitamin, and using an SPF in your lip products when outside will help [keep your lips looking full],” Patel says.
If your upper lip is thin, smile so that the bottom edges of your upper teeth touch your lower lip. The visual impact of the upper teeth combined with the lower lip will take attention away from the thin upper lip.”
Many seem to think that red lipstick does not look nice on them. This is completely wrong, because there's a shade of red out there for everyone. If you have olive or yellow-toned skin, warm-toned, orange-y reds will look great on you. If you have red or pink-toned skin, blue-based reds will look great on you.