8 Lipstick Hacks That Can Change Your Life

Getting the perfect pout contour with your lipstick can be a real hard work. Right from choosing the right shade to go with the make-up to its careful application while keeping the lipstick off your teeth, getting it right every time can be a pain.

But it doesn’t have to be. Here are the make-up hacks which will change your life:

* Picking your perfect shade

While using the back of your palm or your wrist to swatch the shades is a tried and tested technique, you might still end up picking up something that doesn’t quite feel right on your face. To find your ideal lip colour, purse your lips together tightly for 30 seconds, then release and take a look in the mirror. You can never go wrong with the tones of that slightly deepened shade of your lips. It gives you a more natural look for everyday wear.

* Getting a fuller lip

The curvy portion of your lip is called the Cupid’s bow. Toachieve the perfect Cupid’s bow by using a lip pencil draw a diagonal line that extends down from the highest point of your top lip. Do the same thing to the other side of your lip, and continue the lip-lining as usual. To give the illusion of a fuller upper lip, dab a touch of pale, lustrous sheen in the centre of the lips, then rub to blend in with the rest of your lipstick. Your pout will be impeccably defined.

* Keeping the lipstick off your teeth

It can be really embarrassing when other people point out that you have got lipstick on your teeth. This generally happens when there is excess lipstick on the inside of your lips.To avoid getting lipstick on your teeth, after you apply, close your mouth over your finger and slowly pull it out. This will save you time and time again!

* Lipstick removal

While long-lasting and kiss-proof lipsticks are great, removing them at the end of the day can be a great hassle. This DIY lipstick removal trick can save you the time and effort. Try putting a little olive, coconut or vegetable oil on a cotton ball to wipe the colour away. It’s cheap, easy, and all natural!

* How to save too-dark lipstick

Whether you accidentally purchased too dark a shade of lipstick or it was once in trend which has died out now, you need not throw it away. You can continue using it by turning it into a tinted lip gloss. In a small bowl, heat a little petroleum jelly in the microwave until it is warm. (Try 5–10 seconds to start.) Then stir in a piece of your lipstick, and combine until well blended. If it’s still too dark, add a little more petroleum jelly. Once you’re satisfied with the shade, transfer it to a small container or tin for storage.

* Preventing lipstick smudges

Are you tired of touching up your lipstick time and again because it just wouldn’t stay? Keep your lipstick from smudging or setting with this simple trick: Just rub an ice cube over your lips after applying lipstick! It will last longer than ever before.

* Turning a glossy shade to matte

There are times when you love a shade but you’re just not able to find it in matte. This problem can be easily solved with a powder blush. Pick up a shimmer-free product which is closer to the colour of your lipstick, press it on-to your lip with your finger to get that matte effect instantly!

* Removing lipstick from fabric

Lipstick stains can be one of the hardest to remove.If you get a bit of lipstick on your clothes, first try removing by pressing a piece of strong tape on it over and over. For what’s left, use rubbing alcohol. Rubbing alcohol breaks through the grease of the lipstick and makes it easier to remove. Apply rubbing alcohol with a damp cloth to the stain, and dab until the lipstick starts to come off. Launder as usual.