I recently sat down with Vancouver Makeup Artist Kahlia Adams to find out how
to wear one of this season’s hottest beauty trends: the oxblood lip.
{SPLURGE VS. STEAL}
Nars Velvet Matte lip pencil in Cruella $30 at Sephora
NYX Jumbo lip pencil in 709 Deep Red $5.99 at London Drugs
*this is the lip pencil used in the above photos
{HOW-TO APPLY OXBLOOD LIPSTICK}
1. Make sure to prep your lips by exfoliating before hand.
You can do this by using a scrub or by gently using a toothbrush.
You can do this by using a scrub or by gently using a toothbrush.
2. To ensure the lip colour stays on a long as possible, apply a primer.
Mac makes one specifically for lips.
Mac makes one specifically for lips.
3. Buff concealer over entire lip to to create a neutral canvas for t
he colour to adhere to.
*Feeling like an expert? Give your lips more of a “pout” by applying a highlight to the cupids bow.
he colour to adhere to.
*Feeling like an expert? Give your lips more of a “pout” by applying a highlight to the cupids bow.
4. If you’re confident, skip the lip liner, but if you
need a guideline outline your lips with a burgundy pencil.
need a guideline outline your lips with a burgundy pencil.
5. Start in the centre of the lip and fill lip colour in to the outer corners.
6. To ensure the colour lasts, apply a small amount of invisible powder
with a flat brush until the lip looks totally matte. This look is suitable
for day or night.
with a flat brush until the lip looks totally matte. This look is suitable
for day or night.
7. For a little evening glam, apply a clear gloss to the middle of the lower lip.
{Tips From the Pro}
Avoid getting lipstick all over your teeth, Miss Geist styles, with this little trick:
After the lip colour is applied, close your lips around your
index finger and pull it out. This will remove any excess lipstick
and (hopefully) prevent any embarrassing situations.
