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Lips
The finishing touch. The right shade and a clean application tie your whole look together, and a little brush care keeps it all going.
By the end of this part you'll be able to
- Choose a lip shade that matches your undertone
- Apply lipstick cleanly so it lasts and looks even
- Know when you actually need a lip liner
- Keep your brushes clean so they work (and last) longer
The exact slides from your class. Scroll through anytime for a refresher.
Choosing your shade
Match your undertone and nothing clashes.
The same undertone rule from your blush applies here. Match blush and lip undertones so the two never fight each other.
Lip shades by undertone
| Undertone | Flattering lip shades |
|---|---|
| Cool | Berry, true red, plum, cool pink |
| Warm | Orange-red, terracotta, warm nude, brick |
Application tips
Match the blush and lip colour undertone to avoid clashing. Don't rub your lips together once lipstick is on, lightly pat if you need to. Try a lip balm instead of a gloss for a mess-free glossy finish. And a lip liner isn't required for liquid-to-matte finish lipsticks.
How to apply
Load up both sides of the brush. Using the full flat side of the brush, start in the corners and drag towards the middle. Keep working towards the centre to paint in any gaps for an even, precise finish.
You're wearing a cool berry blush. To keep everything harmonious, which lip should you reach for?
Love them, they'll love you back
Clean brushes apply better and last longer.
Your tools do half the work, so keep them clean.
Cleaning tips
Every use: spray brush cleaner on a tissue and clean the brush in the same motion you use it on the face (a buffing brush cleans in buffing motions on the tissue).
Once a month: shampoo your brushes with baby shampoo or antibacterial soap. Put the soap in your palm, swirl the brush in your palm, rinse under cold water, then leave to dry hanging over a table edge for full ventilation.
That's the full face, skin to lips. The more you practise, the faster and more natural it becomes. Revisit any lesson here whenever you need a refresher.
Take it with you
Your complete workshop resources to keep.
- Beginner Makeup Workshop handout (printable)Your full workshop workbook with fill-in palette pagesAdd file URL
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