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lip gloss master class. If you’re ready to achieve the perfect pout that shines no matter what you put it through (and we mean anything), this one's for you. Learn expert-level lip gloss tricks, from how to prep for gloss application to how to put on lip gloss that lasts all day long and everything in between.
Calling all BUXOM babes: The time has come for thelip gloss master class. If you’re ready to achieve the perfect pout that shines no matter what you put it through (and we mean anything), this one's for you. Learn expert-level lip gloss tricks, from how to prep for gloss application to how to put on lip gloss that lasts all day long and everything in between.
Grab a pen, ladies, because BUXOM is going back to the basics with seven lessons for a flawless lip gloss application, each and every time.
That lip gloss you’ve had in your purse since 2008? Honey, that needs to go. Take a hint from your Fairy Gloss-mother and upgrade how you apply lip gloss with this three-step process.
Flawless lip gloss application begins with a fresh base. For gloss that shines like glass, start by exfoliating your lips to remove any excess lip product or dry skin. BUXOM babes love the dragon fruit-inspired Power-Full Lip Scrub for this step, as the sugar-infused scrub stick makes it a breeze to coat the lips in nourishing papaya seed oil and moisturizing mango seed butter.
BUXOM BABE TIP: Complete your prep sesh with the Power-Full Plump Lip Balm in the shade of your choice. Apply when first starting your makeup routine, so your lips are nourished and plump by the time you’re ready for gloss.
Lip liner is a boss babe’s best-kept secret for how to keep lip gloss from feathering outside of your lip line. To prevent your lip gloss from shifting throughout the day, start with a lip liner similar to your natural lip shade or the shade of your favorite gloss. The more similar the shades, the more seamlessly you can blend the products.
For instance, the Power Line™ Plumping Lip Liner in HUSH HUSH HENNA is the perfect match for the Full-On™ Plumping Lip Polish Gloss in SARINA. Use the top of the chisel-tip lip liner to define each side of your cupid’s bow, then use the rounded part of the pencil to fill in lips. Follow the natural curvature of your lips for a natural look, or line slightly outside your natural lip line for a fuller look.
With your lips polished and primed, it’s time to apply the gloss itself. There are a few methods for applying lip gloss based on your desired look. For a slight shine, dab a small amount of gloss on the middle of your bottom lip and use the built-in blender brush from your Power Line™ Plumping Lip Liner to blend. Avoid rubbing your lips together, as this can cause the gloss to feather.
For a high-coverage shine, apply your lip gloss more like lipstick instead. Use the pointed edge of the doe-foot applicator to swipe your gloss across both your top and bottom lip. The more gloss, the bolder the look — just steer clear of taking your gloss over your lip line.
Now that your makeup 101 lesson is complete, it’s time to turn up the heat on your lip gloss looks. Here’s how to take your gloss from basic to bougie in two simple steps.
Lip gloss after lipstick? Yes, please! Buxom Babes prefer matte lipstick, like the Full-On™ Satin Lipstick, to achieve maximum color payoff with minimum fading. Unlike shimmer or cream formulas, matte lipsticks pack a ton of pigment with minimal moisture. This increases the chances your gloss will remain vibrant and decreases the odds of your gloss shifting and feathering.
Achieve a lip line sharper than your winged eyeliner when you outline your lips with concealer. A concealer that is your shade or one shade lighter can clean up any lip liner mistakes for a perfect gloss application. This lip gloss trick is especially important if you’re going for a bold look, like the Full-On™ Plumping Lip Polish Gloss in NATALIE, a cherry red shimmer.
If you’re looking for how to apply lip gloss that lasts all day, you’ve come to the right place. Here are the top two tips for a long-lasting pout.
Eyeshadows aren’t just for adding a pop of color to the eyelids — they’re perfect for locking in a long-lasting lip gloss, too. Before swiping on your gloss, dab a small amount of eyeshadow across your lip liner or lipstick to give your gloss a better base. Opt for a matte neutral shadow, like the Single Eyeshadow Bar in CASHMERE CRAVING, or a fun metallic shade like the Single Eyeshadow Bar in MINK MAGNET.
No two lip glosses are made the same — some are packed with pearlescent pigment and others are loaded with high-shine color. The one thing every BUXOM lip glosses has in common? They’re all long-lasting. For a gloss that glistens all day, opt for the cult favorite that was formulated with your needs in mind.
The Full-On™ Plumping Lip Polish Gloss is perfect for babes who want a high-shine, shimmering finish, where the Full-On™ Plumping Lip Cream Gloss is the go-to for a creamy, shimmer-free gloss. The mega-plumping clear formula of the Plump Shot™ Collagen-Infused Lip Serum can swipe effortlessly over any lip look.
There’s nothing better than a shiny, plump pout — except for a perfect lip gloss application you can guarantee every time. Now that you know how to put on lip gloss like a boss, stock up on your favorite BUXOM lip glosses to complete your look. And go ahead, tell a friend. These are tips you want to share.
Full-On™ Satin Lipstick
Creamy, satin lipstick , rich color.
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Band of Babes™ Plumping Lip Gloss Set
Limited-edition shade duo. $52 value.
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Full-On™ Plumping Lip Polish Gloss
Plumps lips, Tantalizing tingle, High-shine.
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Power Line™ Plumping Lip Liner
Chisel-tip, defines lips, creamy, matte color.
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In a world where beauty trends change faster than a girl changes her mind, it can be tough to keep up. Fuller looking lips are coveted by most and the beauty world goes to many lengths to achieve the same. There are some wacky lip trends that just don't make sense and are actually not worth your attention and time looking at you, sequined lips. A lip trend that’s making the rounds for quite some time is using lip plumper to make thin lips look luscious and fuller. Unlike other weird lip trends, this one doesn't include eye-blinding particles or over lining your lips. It simply enhances your lips and makes them look naturally fuller and plumper, and thus, the name!
Lip plumpers can give you a fuller-looking pout without any lip injections coming into the picture. It doesn't come with a hefty price tag either. They are just your regular lip products that are specifically made to give you an effect of bee-stung lips. But before you go all ‘shut-up-and-take-my-money, here is a quick brush up on these revolutionary lip enhancers. You need to know all about lip plumpers before trying your hands, or rather lips, on it.
How does lip plumper works? Do they really work or not? How do you use it to get an Angeline Jolie pout? Read on as we tell you everything there is to know about lip plumpers.
Lip plumpers are formulated with ingredients that very mildly irritate the skin and thus help the lip plumping process such as menthol, wintergreen, ginger and capsaicin which gives a tingling sensation and swell your lips. The mild sensation causes blood to rush to the surface of lips forming a fuller structure. They also help to hold onto moisture in the skin’s surface which gives the lips a swelling effect but without any irritation or reaction. They are made like a lipstick or a lip gloss with similar ingredients like moisturising agents, pigmentation, oil and wax so you can wear them on a daily basis. However, you can get non-pigmented lip plumpers too which you can use before you apply lip colour.
Surprisingly and gladly, there are no side effects of using lip plumper on your lips. The mild sensation wears off quickly and these products have hydrating ingredients too that keep your lips hydrated. Apart from this, the ingredients are natural, edible and safe and thus they don't do anything besides giving you a kiss worthy pout.
Although, if you happen to be allergic to any of the commonly used ingredients in lip plumpers, for example, peppermint or ginger, you might want to look for the ingredients label at the back to make sure your lip plumper doesn't have that particular ingredient. Also, test the product first on your arm before using it directly on the lips. However, we do recommend using lip plumper from a good and trusted brand to always be on the safer side.
Exfoliate
Start with smooth lips as dry and flaky lips appear smaller as they don’t reflect light and may be prone to more irritation after you apply the lip plumper. Also, exfoliating lips before applying any lip products ensure better application and a natural pink tint. Exfoliate your lips with a mild scrub and use a toothbrush to scrub.
Prime
Prep and prime your lips with a lip primer before you reach for your lip plumper. It moisturises your lips and keeps them from drying out. The primer also lightens the pigmentation on lips, blurs the lines on the lips and gives you a smooth canvas to work on. So after you have exfoliated your lips, retain the lost moisture and prep them with a lip primer.
Apply
Now comes the fun part, once you prime your lips, get a lip liner and line your lips. Next, grab your lip plumping products and apply onto the lips. Stay inside the lines and don’t over the line since you want only your lips to swell and not the area around. Once you’ve filled your lips, wait for it to dry and the tingling sensation to wear off. Remove any smears and smudges. And, it’s done. They don’t need touch-ups so you can go about your day flaunting fuller lips.
Now that you know almost everything there is to know about lip plumpers, let’s get into what kind of lip plumpers you can get in the market. Like we said earlier, you can opt for a lip plumping balm or a lip gloss that can be both pigmented and non-pigmented. Also, you can make your own DIY lip plumper. Here are 3 types of lip plumpers you can use.
These are just like your regular lip balms but with a cool update. They can be used before applying your favourite lip colour, if non-pigmented or you can wear a tinted lip plumping balm to flaunt naturally pink, luscious lips. Their texture is waxier and greasier than lip glosses and they keep your lips moisturised and nourished. A lip balm that also works as lip plumper can give you a full-on pucker while making your lips look softer and smoother than ever.
These lip glosses give you the plumpest, shiniest lips ever. While the spicy ingredients in it will turn your lips into a full pout in no time, the shiny finish of the gloss will make sure the reflection of light on your lips is making them look luscious. Lip plumpers in the form of gloss help give a little extra volume to the lips while giving your pout a glossy colour payoff, so no need of switching between different lip products. Also, since lip plumpers don’t need reapplication from time to time, you can just wear the gloss in the morning and forget about it.
If you are a little unsure of how the swelling effect will look on your lips or you want to do it a more natural way, you can try a DIY lip plumping mask. Using the right ingredients from your kitchen, you can prepare lip plumper of your own and try it out. Here’s how. Take half a teaspoon of cinnamon and mix it with shea butter and few drops of peppermint essential oil. Use this as your lip balm before applying lipstick for fuller, plumper and smoother looking lips.