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Theres nothing quite like a good liquid lipstick.
These fluid formulas rose to beauty fame several years ago and quickly solidified their place as a makeup essential.
And for good reason, too.
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Liquid lipsticks deliver more pigment than traditional lipsticks and provide a stain that wont budge throughout the day.
Before You Get Started
The key to a perfect liquid lipstick program begins with moisturized lips.
My lip balm is on and has been on since before I started my foundation, says Hughes.
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Its absolutely key to have a lip balm on when you sleep if you might remember.
I actually have one on my nightstand.
It will make it feel more comfortable throughout the day, explains Hughes.
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So, this is step one of a lip and this is framing the cupids bow.
It is probably the most prominent part of someones mouth and probably the most beautiful, in my opinion.
Hughes then focuses on her bottom lip, making an etch with the lip liner underneath her lower lip.
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Notice my pinky, its my anchor.
And then Im going to do the bottom to connect to this dash.
Then, Im going to fill it in with a pencil.
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Step Five: Erase Any Mess Ups
Accidentally swipe lipstick across your chin?
Want to clean up around your lip line?
Hughes fixes lipstick blunders using the Skinceuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2.
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This is a makeup erasing trick from makeup artists around the world, says Hughes.
The makeup pro finishes her lips by swiping on another coat of the lip polish.
