I don’t know about you, but I have noticed that the desire for full lips is making a comeback – it’s certainly not anything new. From classic bombshells like Brigette Bardot and Sophia Loren to today’s starlets such as Angelina Jolie and Rihanna, luscious, kissable lips never go out of style. Social media is always buzzing with debates over models with fuller lips. How full is too full? When does it start looking fake? We all want to look our absolute best – and that means loving our lips too.
From plumpers to lip injections, how do you know what’s best for your smile? And, how can we achieve those luscious lips we’re all after? Keep reading to see what Dr. John Zannis, a board-certified plastic surgeon in New Bern North Carolina, has to say, and why now, more than ever, lips are a facial focal point.
People see celebrities on social media and think they’ll just get lip injections too. “The more that celebrities admit to having lip injections and the more attention this particular procedure gets in the media, the more accessible it becomes. The danger is that the procedure is complicated. Not just anyone can do a lip augmentation,” explains Dr. Zannis.
Dr. Zannis says that the key is to strive for facial symmetry. “If you use lip liners, glosses and other cosmetics to create a fuller look consider your other features and natural lip shape.” Here are four tips for luscious lips:
Beauty Trends: 4 Tips for Luscious Lips
1. Use matte liquid lipstick.
Liquid lipstick is popular because it’s easy! It goes on like a lip-gloss but dries matte on your lips like a lipstick and is nearly impossible to smear or take off without makeup remover. Liquid lipstick ideal for creating a bombshell look for night out or special occasion where you want lipstick to stay put for a long time.
You can use it to make your lips appear fuller, shapely and defined, depending on what your “perfect look” entails. Try one of the best-reviewed matte lipsticks like Motives® Maven Mattes.
2. Go for lip fillers.
Lip fillers are a great option if you want to alter the shape and volume of your lips semi-permanently. “They mostly contain hyaluronic acid, which can be injected safely in multiple sessions. The amount is easy to control by a skilled cosmetic surgeon or licensed professional, which allows you to achieve your goal gradually. The effects last around six months, at which point you may do another round of injections.” Achieving a natural look is the goal and that over-filled cartoon mouths look distorted.
3. Try some cool contouring techniques.
Contouring is another awesome makeup trick to achieve a fuller look. It involves using lighter and darker shades of makeup to play up your features and give you a more defined, chiseled look. The great part is you probably have all you need in your makeup bag already.
4. Use a lip plumper.
Lip plumpers are great in that they are easy to use, are non-invasive, work fast and are affordable. They’re typically infused with lip tingling ingredients like cinnamon, pepper and peppermint which leads to an instant yet slight swelling. Motives® 40FY® Lip Treatment is a popular choice amongst make-up artists and beauty industry pros. When used both morning and night the difference is noticeable fast!
Clearly there are many options to achieve your “perfect” pout. Have you tried experimenting with any of these methods?
