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Pucker Up: Nude Lips

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A nude lip is my never-fail makeup must have! This shade goes with everything.  Nude lips look amazing when you have vamped up your eyes – but never wear too much makeup on your eyes and lips together or you can look like a hooker!

Look I love - Nude Lips

The nude lip also works for a more natural look. If nothing else, I always leave the house with a glossy nude lip – and concealer of course! I have hundreds (no joke!) of glosses and lipsticks and have been searching for the perfect nude shade for years. I also like to mix it up with a hint of colour when I’m wearing a natural look.

Here are my favourites that I have discovered so far:

Pucker Up - Nude Lips

Love Kirst xx

Lipstick: To Gloss or To Matte?

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I have this conversation all the time and I have to say that I much prefer the look of a gloss lipstick. If I wear a matte lipstick, I always top it up with a bit of gloss. What can I say I love to shine!

Lipstick: To Gloss or To Matte?

I always start by conditioning my lips. Try putting on some lip balm (Lucas’ Papaw Ointment) and massaging a toothbrush into your lips. This exfoliates your pout and leaves your lips smooth and ready for your lipstick. There is nothing worse than lipstick on cracked lips! I then apply a lip primer to help with a smooth and lasting application (MAC Prep and Prime). I then line my lips with lip liner (same colour as lipstick – NEVER darker). A lip liner is a great tool to define your lips and outline their shape. It also helps your lipstick stay put. Then using a lip brush I apply my lipstick and then my gloss. Leave the gloss alone if you want a matte look.

I Heart Lipstick

Kisses,
Kirst xx