Step-by-Step Guide on How To Achieve the Perfect Pouty Lip Look
Pouty lips are classic; you can create them with any lip color. They’re relatively easy to achieve, allowing beauty experts and makeup newcomers alike to get gorgeous, plump-looking lips. Once you know a few tips and tricks, you can get the look in less than a minute. So, grab your favorite Patrick Ta lipstick and follow these steps for a pretty pout.
Exfoliate First
It’s always a good idea to exfoliate your lips before applying product, but it’s crucial for the pouty look. Exfoliation removes dead skin, ensuring the lipstick lasts longer and making the skin look moisturized.
There are plenty of affordable lip exfoliants on the market, or you can make your own. A simple mixture of honey and sugar will do in a pinch. Rub your homemade scrub on your lips for 30 seconds, wash off and your lips should look smoother and softer.
At this point, you can apply a lip primer. This step is optional, but it should help your lip look last longer.
Always Use Lip Liner
Lip liner is the secret to fuller-looking lips. The key to plumper lips is overlining, the technique of outlining your lips larger than they actually are.
When attempting this technique, don’t go overboard. The goal is to make the lips seem naturally plump; drastic overlining defeats that purpose. Instead, follow the natural curve of your lips, but line on the outside of it to subtly suggest fullness. If you struggle to define the cupid’s bow, draw an X with the top lines aligning with the bow. Once you fill in your lips, you won’t see the rest.
For an even more natural look, gradually align the lip liner with your natural lips as you get closer to the corners of your mouth. This approach makes lips look even plumper.
How do you pick the right lip liner shade? Always go with a liner that’s darker than your lipstick to create a shading effect. Purples and browns work phenomenally for this.
Apply Your Favorite Lipstick
If you want the traditional pouty look, choose a nude lipstick. Bullet and liquid lipsticks both work fine, but liquid lipsticks tend to last longer. Of course, some liquid formulas can be drying, which is antithetical to the pouty lip, so avoid these if possible. The best formulas for this look have the following finishes:
- Natural
- High-shine
- Satin
Fill in your lips. If your lipstick is very light or a little sheer, apply it over your lip liner. The darker liner should subtly show through. If your lipstick is more pigmented, fill in slightly over the liner to leave a hint of an edge.
Finish With a Gloss
The last step is the most important: Apply a high-shine gloss. It can be clear or pigmented, shimmery or glittery — what matters most is the shiny, slightly wet-looking finish, which makes your lips appear fuller. Take care not to smear or disturb your lipstick during application. Use a light touch and glide the product over your lips.
Now that you know the basics, it’s time to experiment! Try the Patrick Ta Major Glow Lip Shine with cherry red lipstick or a clear gloss with a perfect nude. In no time, you can discover your new go-to lip look.
