Look your best while wearing dark lipstick when you follow these 7 tips

There's something deeply mysterious and edgy about a dark lip. It takes confidence to pull it off, and it's definitely not for the faint of heart. If you're considering giving the dark side a go, get ready by showing your lips some love.
For a darkened lip to look its best, you have to prep thoroughly before swiping on the slightest hint of color. After all, the last thing you want is to have your lips look dry or flaky. By following these tips, you'll be rocking that dark lip with ease.
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1. Exfoliate often
Deep wine and burgundy colors not only attract attention; they also emphasize flakes and dry patches. Exfoliating with a soft cloth or lip scrub daily will keep your lips in tip-top condition.
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2. Hydrate constantly
Dry lips tend to lack the fullness of a hydrated, healthy lip. Grab your favorite lip treatment, and use it with reckless abandon day and night to keep your pout plump.
3. Conceal your natural lip color
Using concealer is one of the best ways to ensure that your color stays true. Simply apply it all over your lips, and let it dry before proceeding with your perfect shade.
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4. Hone your lining skills
If you're going to wear a deep, rich color, then you need to know that it can bleed outside the lip line and leave you with less than stellar results. Choose a colorless lip liner, or one that matches your dark shade, and line your lips to keep the color from straying mid-day.
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5. Apply an overall base coat of liner
The best way to ensure that your color lasts a long time is to pre-fill your lips using your lip liner. Liners lack the emollient ingredients that make lipstick creamy, so the color is more dense and lasts longer.
6. Deepen the shade with black liner
Now, don't freak out. Black liner isn't just for eyes. If you're looking for a deeper ombré look, then begin with black liner. Apply your lipstick over it with a lip brush, and blend it to create a seamless gradient of color.
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7. Blot and repeat for stay all day color
If you need a long lasting look, then layering makes perfect sense. After applying your first layer of color, blot your lips using a tissue or blotting sheet, then reapply.