Typically, you'll want to use a lip liner a shade darker than your lipstick—the slight contrast will help create definition.
Do it towards the top and bottom of your lips (the Cupid's bow and the bottom center of the lower lip) and then connect it to the natural corners of your mouth. Overlining at the corners is fairly obvious, no matter what texture lip products you're using.
Avoid using drinking straws or smoking for at least 24 hours, as well. Puckering or contracting your lips may disturb the lip filler, too. You should also avoid drinking alcohol for at least 24 hours, as alcohol thins your blood, which can make bruising on your lips worse.
The Golden Rule: Match or go slightly darker than your lipstick shade. When you want a seamless and polished pout, go for your exact shade or go slightly darker than your lipstick shade.
It will be best to go with the lipliner darker than the color of the lipstick or a color to match the lipstick. This will help define the lips and the actual lipstick color as well.
A nude lip liner that matches your natural lip color or is slightly darker is the most versatile option and can work with a wide range of lipstick shades.
Basic structure of the mouth
The mouth is not flat, but protrudes slightly from the face. There are some natural shadows that will occur with the contours and shapes that make up the lips. The upper lip will generally be darker than the lower lip because it angles slightly inward (see illustration below).
Applying a darker shade of lip liner like our Le Lip Liner in the shade 283 Amandelle (or try a dark shade of eyeshadow with a small brush) just below the center of your bottom lip helps give more dimension and creates the illusion of plump lips.
Determine Your Skin Tone
If they appear blue or purple, you have a cool undertone. If they appear green, you have a warm undertone. If you can't tell if your veins are blue or green, you likely have a neutral undertone. For warm undertones, go for lipstick shades with golden, orange, and red undertones.
Classic Red
When in doubt, go red because the Classic Red is the most sexy lip of all time!
The golden ratio has been used since da Vinci's time and has been applied to describe the classic proportions of the lips relative to the rest of the face. In youthful Caucasians, the ideal ratio of the vertical height of the upper lip to that of the lower lip is 1:1.6.
Poor injection technique. Using the wrong filler for lip augmentation. Injecting too much filler into the lips. Lack of proper massage after injection to distribute the filler. Failure to follow aftercare instructions, like avoiding strenuous exercise.
Always line your lips by starting at the top center and going out to the edges. Then, start at the bottom center and connect the lines at the outer corners. After creating the shape, buff or blend the liner to create a more natural contour.
Pick the right color
Typically, you'll want to use a lip liner a shade darker than your lipstick—the slight contrast will help create definition. If you prefer a more dramatic look, you can opt for a slightly darker lip liner and use it to contour your lips for a subtle gradient effect.
Swatch on your jawline: Apply a small amount of foundation on your jawline and blend it towards your neck. The right shade should seamlessly blend into your skin. Consider your skin type: Different formulas work better for different skin types (e.g., matte for oily skin, dewy for dry skin).
The traditional lip liner pencil is a top pick. It gives a precise line for your lips. You can choose from many shades to match your lipstick.
The lipstick you use is, as always, up to you. That being said, you'll find that those with glossy finishes are great for making your lips look plumper—the reflectivity helps create the illusion of fullness. For long-lasting color and intense shine, we recommend Shine Loud High Shine Lip Color.
Despite current trends in social media to substantially increase the lip volume and alter lip proportions, the most accepted ratio for beautiful lips is 1:1.6, with the lower lip being larger than the upper lip.
Ans: Before bed, apply Vaseline to cracked lips to help them recover and stay hydrated. Q4. Does Vaseline darken lips? Ans: Vaseline doesn't darken your lips but makes your lips glossy and keeps on nourishing them.