Balancing a Bold Lip
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One of the looks that I see a lot on the red carpet is a strong lip with a really simple eye. Oftentimes I’m tempted to match a bold lip with a cat eye, but I think the cat eye can compete with the lip in that case!
Inspired by the latest award show, I thought I’d walk you through the makeup look I did that balanced a strong lip! If you recreate this look, keep in mind the emphasis will be on your smile! I’ve been using Colgate Optic White for almost a full year and it’s the only reason I have a bright white smile!
For eyes, I chose a nude and slightly shimmery shadow, and applied it all over the lid. I chose a slate grey liner that I applied with an angled brush, and then went heavy on the mascara–for both upper and lower lashes. I wanted the mascara to be the statement to the eye. The rest of my face was kept simple, with a soft contour and just a touch of color on my cheeks.
The lip required a steady hand and a very close mirror! I opted to use a brush and dip it into the lip color because I didn’t have a liner that matched this deep wine shade. The brush gave me control, and I could make sure it wasn’t bleeding out of the edges of my lips!
The final looked showed definition in the eyes, but the lips are certainly the focal point!
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