Pout conscious: Lip service

Your lips speak volumes without saying a word. While caring for the skin, eyes and nose is talked about a lot, the lips are often ignored. Here’s how you can make sure you have beautiful, glowing lips.

• Even the most expensive lipstick will not cure the dryness in your lips. Protecting your lips from dryness is not just important for your appearance, but also for your health. Completely hydrated skin gives you a natural glow that nothing else can! If you want your lips to stand out, choose colours suitable to your complexion.
• Before you begin, ensure your lips are clean and recently exfoliated so that the colour won’t appear flaky. Also ensure your lips are moisturised. Now apply colour to the middle of the bottom lip, going towards the corners. Then press your lips together to transfer colour to the upper lip. Blot using tissue paper. Repeat to ensure the colour lasts longer.
• The best way to make a chic style statement this festive season is to simply flaunt a bold lip colour. If you prefer to keep your eye make-up basic and simple, choose a glowing blush and try a bright lip tint.
• Creamy light lip colour can look drop dead gorgeous if paired with kohl eye or graphic cat eye looks. This lip tint can make your skin look radiant.
• Glossy textures make you look youthful, but could be a tad bit too much, while matte textures are ideal for the classy look.

— The author is a cosmetic dermatologist