Different lip shapes can shine using the right makeup tips. Find the most flattering makeup for each of the types of lip shapes and rock the best look for you.
Knowing which lip shapes apply to your smile helps you choose
the best makeup products for your lips. Check out the different
types of lip shapes and find out how you can color and enhance them
for the sexiest look.
Whether you use lip liner or not, knowing what looks best on the
different lip shapes allows you to complete your look in the most
flattering way.
Types of Lip Shapes
Lips get thinner with age, but some women are born with thin lips
that need enhancement. Different types of lip shapes include the
top heavy and bottom heavy lips, the large lips and the
asymmetrical lips.
Thin Lips
Darker shades of lipstick tend to make thin lips look even smaller,
so your best bet involves a brighter shade. You can use a lip
liner, in a shade slightly darker, but in the same family as your
base color. Gently outline just outside that natural shape. If you
want to give you lips a more plump look, use frosted colors.
Top Heavy Lips
Get the best look using two very similar shades: the darker on your
top lip and the lighter on your lower lip. If you want to stick to
the exact same color, you can blend a small dot of white at the
center of your lower lip to give them both a more even
look.
Bottom Heavy Lips
Use a tiny dot of white and blend it well on your upper lip to
bring balance to bottom heavy lips. Alternatively, you can try
combining two very similar shades, with the lighter one on your top
lip to enhance it.
Large Lips
If you go for a shinny or shimmery look, your large lips can become
a dominating feature, in a less than flattering way. Stay well
within the natural borders of your lips and choose softer colors
with a matte finish.
Asymmetrical Lips
For uneven lips, you can mix matte and glossy lipsticks to enhance
or reduce the asymmetrical parts or even blend lighter and darker
tones to get the right look. Stay away from vivid shades and try to
enhance your eyes with makeup to draw attention from your lips.
Lip Shapes and Texture
If you have extra smooth lips, the easiest way to take texture is
using a matte finish that enhances any lines. For crinkly lips, the
opposite applies and shine and shimmer work best for your lips.
Try not to use a darker pencil for crinkly lips, but you may opt to
define the outline of your lips better when they're very smooth,
with a very similar shade that you plan on using to get the most
attractive smile.