And for those who don’t have it, don’t panic, we have the solution.
Who doesn’t dream of having plump, sculpted lips? Well, know that some people already have a natural asset, conducive to this glamorous look. Indeed, if your mouth displays a very specific detail, you may hold the key to effortless, perfect makeup. But don’t worry for those who don’t have it naturally, this effect can be reproduced with a little professional tip that’s just as stunning. Some celebrities, such as Rihanna or Angelina Jolie, already have this characteristic making their lips voluminous and well defined, but according to professional makeup artists, it is simply a matter of creating an effect of shadow and depth, ideal for accentuating the contour of the mouth and give this impression of volume.
So, are you one of the lucky ones? According to professional makeup artist Nydia Figueroa “The best way to tell if you have this natural detail is to look closely in a mirror in good lighting. You might see a natural contour that accentuates your lips.” As for Tamara Boyd, also a makeup artist, she recommends taking a photo of your relaxed lips and zooming in to observe the contour of the skin around the mouth. With this tip, if you notice a double contour, know that you then have a double lip line. The double lip line, as it is called, is actually an extra line that can appear naturally around the lips, accentuating their shape. Celebrity makeup artist Tisha Thompson explains that “this double contour acts like an invisible line that gives depth and definition to the mouth.” But it’s not just a question of heredity: this contour can also develop over time, influenced by factors such as age or exposure to the sun.
For those who do not have this double contour naturally, the solution lies in the use of a well-chosen lip pencil. Tisha Thompson recommends selecting a pencil that’s a shade slightly darker than your natural lips and gently tracing the outline to recreate this subtle effect. Also accentuate the line on the Cupid’s bow and the external corners. This will give your lips some depth that will perfectly mimic the natural double line. Gently blend the line inwards to soften the edges without erasing the line. Then, with a second pencil whose shade is as close as possible to the color of your lips, draw a line above the first. Nydia Figueroa advises doing this precisely by using a brush to lightly blend the two lines, without blending them completely. To finish the look, apply your lipstick staying inside the drawn lines. If you want to add a little shine, a light gloss or lip oil will do the trick.
You will have understood, if you have this physical specificity, you will just have to apply your lipstick directly from this double lip line and if you are looking to obtain it, a few strokes of pencil will be enough!
