Bright lipstick is a great way to make a statement with your makeup this spring. You can exude confidence with just one swipe, and wearing bold lips is easier than you think. Here is our tried-and-tested method to prep your lips for bright colored lipstick.
1. Bright lips need a smooth canvas. We love The Lip Scrub by Sara Happ, and Laura Geller Lip Strip Cooling Sugar Scrub to leave our lips supple and smooth.
2. After the exfoliation step, moisturize as necessary. Some stellar lip treatments we love are La Prairie Cellular Luxe Lip Treatment and Estee Lauder Lip Conditioner.
La Prairie Cellular Luxe Lip Treatment
3. Now that your lips are prepped and ready to go, proper tools go a long way when it comes to application and staying power. Bright lipstick is best applied with a lip brush, and using a liner is always recommended as it is more accurate and really helps the lipstick stay put. Bare Escentuals Covered Lip Brush is nice because it’s compact and won’t smear lipstick all over your makeup bag. We also love Sisley Lip Liners, keeping in mind to go no more than one shade darker than the color of your lipstick.
Bare Escentuals Covered Lip Brush
Sisley-Paris Phyto-Levre Perfect Lipliner
4. When wearing bright lips, you’ll want to keep the rest of your face understated and polished. To achieve this look, try skin brighteners like Benefit Cosmetics High Beam or Clinique Supermoisture Makeup after foundation and concealor. Choose a neutral eyeshadow followed by just a few swipes of black mascara (one of our favorites is Dior Diorshow Blackout Mascara). Finish your look with a light dusting of bronzer, as necessary.
Now you’re prepped and ready to rock your bright lipstick. Don’t forget to keep your clothing neutral so your lips really get all the glory.
