Contrary to popular belief, Kim Kardashian is not the pioneer of contouring. In fact, it's none other than Marilyn Monroe, who used the technique for her famed red pout.
To make her lips appear fuller, Monroe would apply several shades of lip color and gloss to create dimension. Because I, along with the rest of the internet, am fascinated by pop culture's current fixation on voluptuous lips, I figured it was the perfect time to have a go at the technique myself.
I looked to Laramie Glen, makeup artist and founder of Book Your Look, to break down Monroe's admittedly complicated technique. And to show just how dynamic the results of lip contouring can be, Glen initially gave me a classic matte red lip (in the middle above) which is usually what I go for. Then for Monroe's method, she applied darker reds on the outer corners and lighter hues brushed on the middle of my lips.
To make her lips appear fuller, Monroe would apply several shades of lip color and gloss to create dimension. Because I, along with the rest of the internet, am fascinated by pop culture's current fixation on voluptuous lips, I figured it was the perfect time to have a go at the technique myself.
I looked to Laramie Glen, makeup artist and founder of Book Your Look, to break down Monroe's admittedly complicated technique. And to show just how dynamic the results of lip contouring can be, Glen initially gave me a classic matte red lip (in the middle above) which is usually what I go for. Then for Monroe's method, she applied darker reds on the outer corners and lighter hues brushed on the middle of my lips.
STEP 1: LINE THE LIPS:
After exfoliating your lips , create the shape of the lips you want with the darkest color pencil. I like to use a deep chocolate to give the illusion of depth.
STEP 2: CREATE A BASE:
Use a brick red and fill in the lips with the pencil. Focus on the corners of the mouth and use small, short strokes from outline to the center of the lips.
STEP 3: BLEND THE COLOR:
With your brightest red, start in the center of of the mouth and use short blending strokes. Be careful not to go too close to the outline of lips (you don't want to erase the depth you created), but use this step to make sure everything is blended.
STEP 4: HIGHLIGHT:
Using a brush or your fingertip, press a cream highlighter into the center of your bottom lip. This adds fullness and draws the eye to the center of your mouth, making your lips look more lush.
STEP 5: MOISTURIZE:
Use a rose lip balm to add moisture and wetness back into your lips. Using a slick balm instead of a lip gloss will keep your lips healthy and hydrated, without going overboard.
THE FINISHED LOOK:
Voilà! You have lips that are fuller, shinier, and decidedly more illuminated.
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