EL BLAB: apply LIPSTICK like a MAKEUP ARTIST

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It can be a challenge to apply dark or bright colored lipsticks shades. Have you ever asked yourself how to get that perfect looking lip without a perfect matching lip liner? To learn makeup artist tips for applying lipstick like a makeup artist keep reading.

MATERIALS NEEDED... Bullet lipstick shade of your choice and 1 lipstick brush.
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S T E P 1

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Get a decent lipstick brush. As you can see by the example a decent lipstick brush does not need to cost a fortune.
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S T E P 2

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Get a fair amount of lipstick on the brush by swiping it on the lipstick bullet several times. The lipstick brush has to be flat before application.
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S T E P 3

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Carefully line the lips with lipstick product around outline of lips. You can overline lips if you like. At this point you are only lining the lip. You do not need to fill in the entire lip.
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S T E P 4

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Fill in remaining part of lips with actual lipstick bullet. Be careful not to go outside lip outline.
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S T E P 5

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If any part of lip outline needs to be touched up now would be the time to do it. Again, apply more product on lipstick brush and smooth over lip outline.
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S T E P 6 (optional)

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If you feel the lips already have enough product on them you can opt for taking a little bit of concealer or foundation on a clean small brush and perfecting the outline of your lips.
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