Secrets for Luscious Lips

What you'll need:

* Soft tipped lip pencil

* Flat lip brush

* Vibrant Lipstick

* Lip gloss, either clear or the same colour as the lipstick

Step 1: Exfoliate & Even Out

Like your skin, your lips need to rid itself of dead cells from time to time. Choose a very soft facial exfoliant and gently clean away with a soft, supple toothbrush (reserved exclusively for this purpose) for silky lips.

Step 2: Nourish

Generously apply an ultra-rich creamy lip balm (or even Vaseline) for several minutes, then wipe away with a cotton swab.

Step 3: Contours

Think of your lip liner as your lips' guardrails. It should be the same colour as your lipstick, but one shade lighter. Nude tones will suit paler complexions and will yield a flattering effect of increased volume.

Step 4: Lush Brush

Coat both sides of the brush with lipstick and start applying from inside of your lips, moving upwards in small strokes until you reach the outer edges.

Step 5: Let it Shine!

Lip gloss will help bring it all together: a simple dollop in the middle of your lips will create a dynamic three-dimensional effect. Of course you can also spread it across your whole lip for a full-on shine.