A Beginner's Guide to Defining Your Lip Shape
A defined lip look starts with controlled placement and a small amount of product. You can follow your natural lip shape using a suitable lipstick applicator or lip brush; you do not need a separate lip liner to try these steps.
1. Prepare Your Lips
Remove leftover colour. If you apply a balm, let it settle and gently blot excess before adding lip colour. Avoid scrubbing sore or irritated lips.
2. Identify the Shape You Want to Follow
Look at your lips in good light and start with your natural outline. Work slowly rather than trying to draw the whole edge in one movement.
3. Use Short Strokes
Apply a little product near the centre, then work towards the corners. Use the tip of a suitable applicator or a clean lip brush for more targeted placement.
4. Fill in Lightly
Connect the outline with a thin layer of colour. Follow the formula's directions, including any setting time, before deciding whether more coverage is needed.
5. Tidy Small Mistakes
Carefully remove stray colour with a suitable clean tool rather than repeatedly covering it with more lipstick. Check the corners and compare both sides without expecting perfectly identical shapes.
6. Add Shine if You Prefer
If the products' directions allow it, try a small amount of gloss. Layering can change the colour's finish and wear. An optical change in shine is not a guarantee of plumping or a treatment benefit.
Choose Your Lip Products and Tools
Explore liquid matte lipsticks or lip glosses for your preferred finish. Compare the Precision Lip Brush and Lip Brush for application tools, and read the individual listings before choosing.
Browse all lip products. Wear and appearance vary by formula and application, so do not expect every product to last all day or give the same coverage.