- Prep Your Lips: Start with clean, dry lips. You can exfoliate your lips lightly if they are dry or flaky, and apply a lip balm to moisturize. Blot off any excess balm before starting with the lip liner.
- Outline the Lips: Begin by outlining your lips starting from the cupid's bow. Use short, light strokes to create a precise line along the natural lip line. For a fuller lip appearance, you can slightly overline the lips, focusing more on the outer corners.
- Blend (Optional): If you prefer a more natural look, you can gently blend the lip liner inward using a lip brush or your fingertip. This helps soften the edges and seamlessly blend the lip liner with your lipstick.
- Apply Lipstick or Lip Gloss: Once the lip liner is in place, apply your lipstick or lip gloss directly over it. The lip liner provides a guideline for application, ensuring a neat and even coat of color.
- Touch-Up (if necessary): After applying lipstick or lip gloss, you can go back and refine the lip line with the lip liner if needed. This step helps to perfect the shape and ensure a clean finish.