HOW TO PROPERLY OVERLINE LIPS FOR FULLER LIP LOOK

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Achieving the perfect pout can give you a powerful confidence boost to take on your day - whether you’re headed to the office, casual drinks or a big event. With the help of a few carefully-selected products and a little overlining technique, you can nail a flawless, fuller lip look in minutes.

Overlining the lips doesn’t have to be an intimidating process reserved for the experts. The goal is simply to enhance your shape in a subtle yet effective way. To do this, all you need is the right technique,lip products, colour combinations, and some practice. You’ll be creating the appearance of naturally bigger lips in no time.

Whether you’re after a bold, dramatic look or something more understated, there’s a technique, colour and shape combination that will tick all your boxes. Read on to learn how to prep your lips for overlining, select the correct products for the look you want, and how to overline your lips to make them look bigger.

The makeup technique of overlining lips is about enhancing your natural lip shape for a fuller and bolder lip look. It’s an excellent method to add to your toolkit that will serve you well for both day and night looks, on the occasion that you’re after a fuller lip appearance. Here’s a quick rundown of the six steps we’ll guide you through to execute the best possible lip line look:

1. Prep the lips
2. Choose your lip liner
3. Define the cupid’s bow
4. Shade in the corners
5. Outline your lips and blend
6. Fill in your lips

  1. Prep the lips

    As you would for your face and eyes, the first step to an immaculate lip line and a bigger lip look is preparation. Including this step in your routine will set you up for success in your quest for fuller lips. First: exfoliation. Gently massage your lips with your favourite lip scrub or a damp face cloth to remove dead skin and create a smooth surface. Then, apply a lip balm to moisturise the lips and keep them hydrated.
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  2. Choose your lip liner

    To achieve the look of fuller lips, it’s important to first choose the right lip liner. The best lip liner for you will create your desired lip shape with added definition, and most importantly will be easy to apply. We recommend sharpening your lip liner before application to give you a more precise edge. 
    For an easy-to-apply lip liner with a cream based texture, try the Color Sensational® Shaping Lip Liner. This liner is formulated to glide on effortlessly, helping your lipstick to stay on with a bold and defined look. The Color Sensational® Shaping Lip Liner comes in 11 shades to suit any occasion and match your favourite lipstick. To keep your lip outline looking natural, it’s best to aim for a lip liner a shade or two darker than your natural lip shade.

  3. Define the cupid’s bow

    Using your sharpened lip liner, start creating bigger lips by defining the V of your cupid’s bow. You can overline your natural shape - a hair outside of your natural lips - or define a new shape altogether, making the V smaller or more dramatic according to the look you’re going for. We recommend placing an extra pop of highlighter in the valley of your cupid’s bow for an extra flattering, fuller lip look.

  4. Shade in the corners

    Begin shading in the corners with small, soft strokes, starting at the outer corners and working your way in. The soft strokes will reduce the contrast between your natural and outlined lips to keep your liner looking subtle, yet perfected.

  5. Outline your lips and blend

    Continue to finesse your fuller lips by tracing the outer edges. Aim to build your lip line just a hair outside of your natural lip line. You’ll be surprised by how much bigger your pout appears with the smallest deviation from your natural lips.

    Use a small lip brush or clean fingers and lightly blur your new lip outline with soft patting or swiping motions. Be sure to include this step to avoid a stark edge between your plumped pout and the rest of your makeup.

  6. Fill in your lips

    Now for the fun part. Take your lip product of choice - liquid lipstick, traditional cream or perhaps a pigmented gloss - and fill in your luxurious, bigger new lips.

    For a matte look, try Maybelline's SuperStay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick, a super saturated liquid lipstick that’ll give you a bold, flawless finish that lasts for up to 16 hours. And with the unique arrow tip designed for precise application, you can swipe the SuperStay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick on with confidence - you won’t disrupt your overlined lip look.

    If you’re looking for a long-lasting lip look with easy application, go for the SuperStay Ink Crayon Lipstick. It’s ultra-precise with a built-in sharpener, but thanks to the crayon-style applicator you’ll have a fuss-free final step to your bigger lips routine.
    If a high-shine, hydrated look is more your style, Maybelline’s Lifter Gloss is for you -  a non-sticky lip gloss in clear, pink and nude shades. The gloss finish will add sheen to the fuller lips effect while keeping them hydrated, and the pigmented shades such as Petal, Stone or Topaz can blend perfectly with your overlined lips.
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