Lipsticks have the ability to brighten up your entire look. But there can be instances when the lipstick does completely the opposite of what it is supposed to do – it dulls the makeup. So, it is important to avoid any mistake that can mess with your lip color. Here are some common lipstick mistakes we all make, but shouldn’t.

Not hydrating
This is one of the most common lipstick mistakes we all make. Lip colors have a lot of chemicals in them. This makes it extremely important to hydrate your lips. Using a thick cream that gets absorbed in the skin is essential to keep the lips hydrated. If that’s not possible, you can also use a lip balm. However, lip balms usually settle down on the lip and do not penetrate into the skin the way they should. This can make applying lipstick difficult. Therefore, pick your products according to your needs, but make sure that your lips are hydrated well before you apply lip color.

Wearing matte lipstick on chapped lips
Matte and liquid lip color can make your skin extremely dry. So, when you apply matte lipsticks on chapped lips, it is a recipe for a makeup blunder. Chapped and dry lips should be hydrated properly before applying lipstick so that you can get perfect texture and color.

Skipping the lip liner
Although lip liners might have had a bad reputation in the past, they are still very important for that perfect pout. You just have to ensure that the lip liner matches the lipstick and you are only using it to create a frame for the lipstick. It can even prevent your lip color from bleeding.

Using the wrong lipstick formulation
Although lipstick formulations are a personal choice, you must abide by the rules of the lipstick formula that you have picked. For example, when you select a matte formula, you are going for a lipstick that will stick longer. However, you must also understand the importance of hydration when you pick a matte formula. Similarly, with creamy texture lipsticks you do not have to worry about dryness. However, you might have to make multiple visits to the ladies’ room throughout the day to reapply the lip color.

Skipping the layering
This is another mistake that we make with ignoring the lip liner. You must fill up your entire lip with a lip pencil. This will help you ensure that even after your lipstick has worn out there is still some color left on the lips. This is an effective secret that makes your lip color as dense as possible.