Here are the biggest mistakes usually made when it comes to lip makeup

"My smile has been my ticket to the world," Christie Brinkley recently said in an interview with the Los Angeles Times. Our eyes are naturally drawn to the mouth of a person who is smiling or speaking. Proper hydration, conscientious skin care and a few lip makeup hacks are all that's needed to make lips look fabulous.
Over-exaggerated lips look phony and cartoon-like. Small, thin and uneven lips are anything but flattering. Maybe you're thinking about outlining lips in a dark color that doesn't match lipstick? Don't do it⁠ — unless you're nostalgic for that awful fad from the 1990s or want to look like a clown. Play it safe and use the tips below to avoid the biggest mistakes when it comes to applying lip makeup.
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Overdrawing
Never line lips outside your natural lip line. Overdrawing lips will result in an obvious faux silhouette. Avoid overdrawn lips by dotting concealer around the outer edges of lips; blend the concealer with a brush. Lightly trace lips with liner for a natural result.
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Using wrong lip liner
Avoid a lip liner that's darker than the color of your lipstick. A dark lip liner will not highlight or enhance a lighter lipstick color; instead, it will make you look like a clown. Opt for a liner that is the same shade as your lip color. Lightly trace lips to offer a polished look.
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Your liner color makes your lips look smaller
A pale colored lip with an undefined soft edge will result in lips that look smaller. If your lips are already small and you wish to enhance them, opt for a neutral glossy lip paired with a matching liner. Carefully trace lips with liner, defining the cupid's bow. Add a lip plumping formula to add volume and moisturize lips.
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Not creating the cupid's bow in right way
Never apply lip color straight across the upper lip⁠ — always define the cupid's bow. Apply lipstick to the upper lip, using the cupid's bow as a guide. Trace the cupid's bow lightly with lip liner to add definition.
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The right way to apply liquid lipstick
Preparation is key. Dab a little bit of concealer around the outer edges of lips. Blend the concealer with a brush to prevent your lipstick from bleeding. Outline the lips with a lip liner that matches the color of the matte liquid lipstick. Fill in lips with a liquid lipstick.
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Applying liquid lipsticks to dry lips
Gently swipe a little matte liquid lipstick across the lower lip. Use an index finger to apply a lightweight lip balm or moisturizer to upper and lower lips. Press lips together. Continue to fill in moisturized lips with matte liquid lipstick.
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How to avoid getting lipstick stuck on teeth
Never get lipstick on your teeth again. After applying lipstick, open your mouth and rest your index finger horizontally between lips. The majority of the excess lipstick will come off on the finger. Follow up by blotting lips on paper to ensure a smooth and even color that won't get all over your teeth.
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