Supermodels SA June 2015 Issue 46 | Page 42

GirlPowder Lipstick Person According to famous makeup artist Bobbi Brown, selecting lipstick colours to suit one’s skin tone and personality come with a simple rule: “ Every woman should have a neutral lipstick that is just one notch above her natural lip color. This is her go to shade; one she can wear anytime for a polished look. Once you have found this match, you can select brighter, deeper or textured versions of that shade for variety”. variety Remember, if you have a fair complexion, you must use lipstick colours to subjugate it, so go on and use brighter shades but do avoid light pinks. Bobbi’s 2-step lipstick colour selection guide: vegetable dyes and essential oils to make lips darker and redder. • Step 2: Build your lipstick wardrobe Once you have found your lip’s natural lipstick colour you can select matte, glossy, creamy and comfortable lipsticks in this colours and you can even select some with moisturizers or SPF. 2. Prime and smoothen your lips daily by using a gentle, bristled toothbrush to remove and exfoliate the dry skin. The right lipstick colours can give the face a fresher look and help add a pop of colour to otherwise nude makeup. You can even play down your eyes when using a brighter lipstick •Step 1: Find your lipstick colour colour for a glamorous and glitzy look. Here Use the natural colour of your lips as a are some lipstick application tips: guide. For subtle definition to thin lips, use a lip liner. This should match the lipstick 1. Apply moisturizer to your lips at night to and your natural lip shade. make them soft and supple 3. Before applying the chosen lipstick colour, apply some powder foundation on the lips. This will help the lipstick stick to the lips and last longer. Lipstick application tips Did you kn