How to beautifully outline your lips with a pencil: choosing a lip pencil
- Every detail is important in makeup. To create the perfect look, you need to learn how to apply decorative cosmetics correctly.
- To highlight your lips , lipstick alone is not enough. In addition to professional cosmetic techniques for lips, it is important to learn how to beautifully and correctly outline them with a pencil.
- Before you start learning lip coloring techniques, you need to learn how to choose the right decorative cosmetics. Lip pencil is used not only to emphasize the contour, but also to color certain areas.
Perfect coloring
To ensure that the combination of lipstick and pencil is correct, you need to take into account important points:
- Lip pencil is selected to match the lipstick or a tone darker . A harmonious combination of colors will increase their volume.
- Lip glosses and balms are combined with pencils in natural shades. The color of the lip pencil in this case should intersect with your natural color.
- In addition to a colored pencil, you need to purchase a white pencil. Their combination will visually increase the volume.
- The correctness of the lines of a lip pencil directly depends on its correct sharpening . Therefore, a high-quality sharpener should always be in your cosmetic bag.
It's important to sharpen your pencil
- To outline lips with a pencil for stable lines, the pencil must have a moderately hard lead. Lines from soft pencils will have different thicknesses and will quickly lose their pigment.
- To extend the durability of the lipstick and maintain the brightness of the color, you need to shade the entire surface of the lips with a pencil.
- The lead inside the pencil dries out, so the cap is an important attribute.
Contour pencil: how to beautifully outline your lips with a pencil?
With the help of makeup artists' advice and correctly selected contour pencil tones, you can beautifully outline your lips with a pencil and correct an imperfect shape.
For correction
- If the corners of the mouth are drooping
, the contour line is drawn with a pencil in nude shades, but it is important not to reach the corners of the mouth. - With an asymmetrical shape
- with a graceful upper lip and a full lower lip, the contour line is drawn only on the upper part. The tone of the contour pencil is matched to the natural color of the lips. - For small mouths
, light-colored contour pencils are used, the contour line follows the natural line. - If the lip line is blurred
, the contour line must be drawn in a smile. From the contour to the center of the lips, shade a little with the selected shade of the pencil. - Lips that are too wide
- use a contour pencil in nude shades to draw a line inside the natural contour. - Thin lips
- the contour line is drawn beyond the natural border of the lips, masked by foundation.
Makeup for different lip shapes
Each girl has her own unique lip shape, but there are several main types. Each type has different features in applying lipstick.
How to paint thin lips
The main goal in this case is to paint the lips so that they appear larger. You will need to apply a thick foundation and concealer to the area around. Next, you should paint the outline with a pencil, slightly retreating from the natural border. It is important to maintain proportions: the upper lip is usually slightly smaller than the lower lip. You should not radically change the shape - it will look unnatural. Carefully paint over the outline; there is also the option to add a drop of glitter. You can paint small lips with special lipstick to increase volume - such products burn a little, due to this the lips become fuller.
How to paint big lips
If your lips are naturally plump, then there should be no difficulty in applying makeup. If you want to reduce their volume, then you need to paint over your lips and the area around them with a concealer or a thick foundation. Use a pencil to fill in the shape, reducing the volume. You shouldn’t step too far inside - there is a risk of overdoing it and creating an unnatural appearance. It is better not to apply glitter, leave the tone matte - this will make your lips appear thinner.
Heart lips
This shape looks very attractive and sexy. But if the incision is too small, you can visually enlarge it. You just need to pull out the corners. We apply the concealer to this area, then paint the corners with a pencil a little wider than usual. Don't stretch out the shape too much - the Joker's smile won't decorate anyone.
Elongated lips
If the incision is too large, you can reduce it slightly. You need to draw the outline with a pencil already. By the way, you can apply the tips for narrow lips - by increasing the volume, you can visually narrow them.
How to properly outline your lips with pencil and lipstick to increase volume?
- Modern girls prefer voluminous, plump lips. With the help of cosmetics and step-by-step techniques, you can achieve the desired effect.
- How to properly outline your lips with pencil and lipstick to increase volume? The main task is to create an optical illusion, so we give preference to light and pearlescent tones.
- For voluminous lips, lipstick in a nude, coral, or pale pink shade is suitable.
- Matte lipsticks are not suitable for creating volume . Lips should shine or shimmer, so we give preference to satin, glossy and pearlescent textures.
- beautifully outline your lips with a pencil , a contour pencil should have a color close to your skin; it is preferable to use two or three pencils with a difference of one tone.
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Let's move on to step-by-step makeup:
- Apply moisturizing lip balm . Lips will become soft and tender.
- Cover your lips with foundation or primer .
- Using a light pencil, outline the lips. To create additional volume, it is recommended to step back 1 ml beyond the border.
- We select a lipstick 2-3 shades darker than the pencil and apply it to the lips with a brush.
- Apply a lighter shade of lipstick to the central convex parts of the lips
- After lipstick, apply transparent lip gloss. To maintain the volume effect over time, you need to add a little shine again.
To add volume to thin lips, you need to use a white pencil.
- To begin with, outline the central part of the upper and lower lips - the upper bird and the lower centimeter stripe.
- Completely paint the central part of the lips with a white pencil.
- Apply light shades of lipstick If desired, highlight the corners of the lips with a white pencil.
Choosing a pencil
A regular contour pencil will not work for this - lips painted with it will look dull and unattractive, and your lips will feel dry. A lipstick or gloss can be replaced by a lipstick pencil, which looks thicker than a regular contour pencil; the diameter of the rod is usually 3-4 mm.
The secret is that the lipstick pencil contains components that give it a little shine and nourish the skin. The lipstick pencil has a medium hardness: it is softer than a contour pencil, but harder than lipstick.
Soft contour pencils are also suitable, the core of which, in addition to the usual ingredients, contains skin-softening oils. If you are the owner of such a pencil, then you can try using it. When the makeup tool is determined, we begin to apply the lip contour.
How to properly outline your lips with pencil and lipstick to reduce volume?
To visually reduce the volume of your lips, you need to use cosmetics to beautifully outline your lips with a pencil and hide the natural lip line.
- How to properly outline your lips with pencil and lipstick to reduce volume? To begin, apply a foundation that matches your skin color.
- Using a matte pencil, draw the upper contour 1 mm below the natural line. Draw the bottom contour 1 cm above the natural border.
Reduce
- If it is necessary to reduce the length of the lips, the contour line should slightly not reach the corners.
- We cover our lips with matte lipstick to match the pencil, without going beyond the boundaries.
- By shifting the edge of the eyeliner, it is appropriate to correct only one lip. It all depends on the characteristics of your form. To reduce the size, dark shades of lipstick are used.
Lip makeup products
There are several main tools:
- Lipstick is the most common option. Its texture is soft and moisturizing. It’s convenient to apply, the tube fits into the smallest handbag, and you can literally touch up your makeup on the go. Care products have been developed that combine the functions of a balm;
- Pencil - used to be used to create a contour so that lipstick would stick better. But now, many people use the pencil as an independent tool - it is durable, the color is matte, the pencil lasts a long time;
- Glitter – used to add shine. In summer, on a hot day, glitter is more comfortable than full makeup. It is possible to apply gloss over lipstick to brighten the look;
- Liquid lipstick - the packaging is similar to gloss, but the color is not pale, but rich and bright. Particularly popular are liquid matte lipsticks, which dry and last 3-4 hours;
- Tint is a new product in the field of makeup. The tint is applied like a gloss, then dries and is removed with film. After removing the film, a tint imitating the natural color remains on the lips. The tint lasts for several hours and can be removed with makeup remover.
Preparation
Before applying makeup, it is useful to perform a number of procedures, then the final result will be better:
Exfoliation – half an hour before applying makeup, it is useful to treat your lips with a special scrub. If you don’t have the means, you can make it yourself. You need to take a spoonful of honey, a little vegetable oil, sugar. Mix and apply with rubbing movements. The scrub will remove dead skin particles and make your lips soft and smooth. It is useful to carry out the procedure before applying matte lipstick. Do not apply the scrub if there are wounds on the skin;
Moisturizing - every girl should have a balm. You should paint your lips with it after using the scrub and let it absorb. It is useful to apply a thick layer of balm at night and do not wash it off. The next morning your lips will be moisturized, healthy, and soft.
How to apply lipstick to your lips
There are several secrets to applying lipstick to your lips. If your makeup is for daytime use and you don’t need to adjust the shape, you can do without a pencil. If the exit is planned for the evening, then you can’t go without a pencil. To paint your lips evenly, you need to draw the shape with a pencil using neat, short strokes. First, you should paint a tick on your upper lip and a stripe on your lower lip. Then fill in the corners, and then move from there towards the center. Movements are slow and careful. Having drawn the outline, you should move on to the lipstick. It is more convenient to paint your lips with a special brush, or apply lipstick from a tube, but then shade it. This way the color will be more uniform and the makeup will last longer. To improve durability, you can blot the first layer with a napkin. Next, powder and reapply lipstick.
How to paint lips with pencil
If you are planning a special event, you need the makeup to last a long time; you can paint your lips with a pencil instead of lipstick. Soft pencils are suitable for this purpose. If the pencil is hard, you can injure your skin. If there is no other option, you can soften it. You need to hold the stylus over the fire for a couple of seconds, for example, matches, lighters. The pencil will become much softer. Now you can paint. You need to draw an outline, then start filling the entire area. The pressure on the pencil is minimal, the strokes are short. If you need to paint your lips to make them appear plump, you need to apply cross strokes. You need to paint with strokes diagonally in one direction, and then in the other. To add shine, you can apply glitter on top, but this will reduce the durability of the makeup.
How to make up your lips with a pencil?
- You can apply lipstick without lipstick. For matte makeup, two pencil tones . We emphasize the contour of the lips with a dark color and move a little towards the center.
- We paint over the central part with a light pencil, achieving a gradual transition. At the final stage, apply a little gloss to the center of the lips. Modern lip makeup is ready.
Pencil
For full lip coverage, pencils with a soft lead are suitable; emollients are easier to blend. Hard pencils dry out the skin.
You should outline your lips beautifully with a pencil , because it will emphasize your natural shape, correct imperfections and make your facial makeup complete.
