With Valentine’s Day approaching, I thought I’d share some beauty advice for smooth, kissable lips – especially for those who have someone to kiss. If not – it’s just like wearing underwear that make you feel sexy – you should do it for you! So, I thought I’d share some tips (from a makeup artist with a book on makeup {also available on Amazon} as well as a makeup course) on how to have smooth, kissable lips!
It probably comes as no surprise that this is more of a skincare question than anything else, though makeup can definitely help our lips appear more kissable. I always advocate for beauty from a health standpoint (from the inside out), so I’d like to begin by saying that staying hydrated makes a difference, because dry lips are often a sign that you’re dehydrated! Make sure you’re getting enough water, and if you live in an especially dry place (hello, Arizona!), you may even want to add electrolytes. I’m quite fond of both drip drop* (evening) and hydrant (morning, because it’s caffeinated) to add a bit of flavor and to help that hydration stick around!
After you’ve chugged your water (with or without electrolytes!), consider using a lip scrub. I love the one from Fresh – it is a gentle way to exfoliate any dead skin from your lips.
Another DIY way to do a gentle physical exfoliant is making a paste with baking soda and water (or a hydrating oil, like grape seed) and rubbing that on your skin.
Whenever you’re not wearing makeup, a hydrating lip product will help to seal in moisture. I love the Avene Cicalfate Lip Cream. And even though it seems counter-intuitive, as I mention in my book, my favorite hydrating lip product is the Victoria’s Secret Beauty Rush lipgloss. I have no idea how or why it works, but it feels like it seals in my lips’ natural moisture. I even sleep in it!
For an extra treat for your lips, try a mask, like the sleep one from La Neige, or even a lip sheet mask! There are some super cute ones that are bright red, and lip shaped, but I’ve never tried them… If you ever do, let me know!
Do you have any tips for how to have smooth, kissable lips? If so, comment below!
xoxo,
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Mandie Brice
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