Beauty: Pout Perfection

Posted by Cara Sullivan, Beauty Expert

One of the hottest beauty trends right now is the matte lip. It can be tricky to pull off, but I came across this photo gallery that showcases seven ways to wear it, and each look is really, really beautiful. My personal favorite is this shot of Eva Mendes, below. Want to try it? Give this MAC lipstick a try—in Honeylove if you’re fair or Velvet Teddy if you’re darker.

Here’s the thing, though. Matte lips require a perfectly smooth, seriously hydrated pout—otherwise, the lipstick will settle into cracks and flakes and highlight the bad, not the good. A week before your wedding, start exfoliating your lips every other night before bed. Use either a baby toothbrush (you can get one at any drugstore) or a washcloth. Using warm water, scrub your mouth gently for about 30 seconds to remove any dead skin, then apply a moisturizing lip balm (I like to dab on Aquaphor’s healing ointment). By the big day, your lips will be ready for their close-up. 

Comments

[Aleta]

You forgot the most imortant part - drink tons of water to hydrate and plump lips from the inside.