Lock that lip colour!

Every woman will agree that it takes a whole lot of time, effort and energy to find the right shade of lipstick. And what’s worse is that this right shade seems to finish in the blink of an eye. With daily wear and tear, any lip colour than you apply is bound to fade quickly, leaving your lips dry, dull and half-coloured. But fortunately, there is a way out of this dilemma. Try these super cool lipstick hacks and get the most out of your favourite shades.



1. Wave the magic wand: If you are conscious about flaky lipstick and dry lips, exfoliate them by applying lipstick with a clean, disposable mascara wand. But don’t forget to apply some balm or petroleum jelly over your mouth first to give a smoother slip.



2. Reuse a broken eye shadow: Has your favourite shade of eye shadow crumbled? Is the shade one which you could apply on your mouth? If yes, then store the broken pieces in a tiny container. Mix what’s left with some petroleum jelly in a tiny box and apply it over your lips. Voila! A very cost-effective, moisturising home-made lip balm – that too in your favourite shade!



3. Nude out your natural colour: If your lips are naturally pink or red and you want to want your lipstick to stand out over it, use a concealer to nude your lips out. Pat some over your mouth and then apply lipstick, ensuring that it looks exactly how it does on its package.



4. Make it last longer: Did you know that blotting lipstick the right way between application can make it last much longer? After the first application, blot it with a paper towel to help remove excess oil from your lips. Then apply the shade again to lock in the colour for longer.



5. Pop the colour: Make lipstick pop by lining the outside of your lips with a concealer. This will also sharpen your lips and brighten up the entire mouth area, making you more attractive.



6. Store lipsticks well: In a pill box, store the bullets of your lipsticks by cutting them out of the cannisters. Don’t worry, you can always reattach them by melting the two ends with a lighter and fuse them back together.

SOURCE: MARIECLAIRE.COM

Published in The Express Tribune, Ms T, April 12^th, 2015.