Someone uses lip fillers, others put on lipstick beyond the contour for the lips to look fuller, still others use only a transparent balm because they do not know how to apply lipstick on thin lips properly. We share the secrets of how to make up thin lips so that you do not minimize them, but rather create extra volume.

Choose a matte finish rather than a glossy one

Lip glosses and lipsticks emphasize shape and asymmetry. Those who don’t need this should better give preference to matte textures. Shining should be left for the middle of the lips and Cupid’s arch.

Use scrubs

Makeup artists constantly highlight the importance of lip scrubs for a good reason: it does not only clean the surface of excess skin cells, but also stimulates blood circulation adding extra volume to the lips. If you do not want to buy a mass market product, make a homemade one of sugar and honey. As they say, it is tasty and healthy.

Make the middle of the lips bright

The technique, which modern Koreans really like, implies that the middle of the lips should be brighter than the contour. First, use a main shade of lipstick, and then add some brightness using a different shade or highlighter, a popular shining tool.

Circle the Lip Arch with a Highlighter

Continue experimenting with a highlighter – underline the arch over the upper lip, which is also called the Cupid’s arch. Do not be afraid to paint your upper lip.

Find your lip liner

Lip liner is a universal tool to quickly add volume to the lips. The crucial thing is to find your shade and make sure that the contour is not too clear and bright. Choose a lip liner that matches a lipstick color or your natural lips tint and do not forget to shade it with a cotton swab or brush.