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  • Question
    How can I make my lips look beautiful?
    Kelly Chu
    Professional Makeup Artist
    Kelly is the lead makeup artist and educator of the Soyi Makeup and Hair team that is based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Soyi Makeup and Hair specializes in wedding and event makeup and hair. Over the past 5 years, the team has created bridal looks for over 800 brides in America, Asia, and Europe.
    Professional Makeup Artist
    Expert Answer
    Dry lips may look small and dull, so exfoliate them every day to help remove any flaky skin.
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    How can I make my lips look naturally bigger?
    Kelly Chu
    Professional Makeup Artist
    Kelly is the lead makeup artist and educator of the Soyi Makeup and Hair team that is based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Soyi Makeup and Hair specializes in wedding and event makeup and hair. Over the past 5 years, the team has created bridal looks for over 800 brides in America, Asia, and Europe.
    Professional Makeup Artist
    Expert Answer
    Try applying a lip gloss in the center of your lips to make them shine and stand out.
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    How often should I use petroleum jelly on my lips?
    I like sushi
    Top Answerer
    Use it as needed. It is safe to use on a daily basis.
  • Question
    Can I use lipstick itself as a lip pencil/ liner?
    Community Answer
    Using a lip liner will ultimately be better for your lipstick to last throughout the day and not smudge. However, if you just want to outline you lips before filling them in, you can use a small lip brush to trace you lips with lipstick. This will not extend the longevity of your lipstick the way lip liner would.
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    Can I make a mask for my lips?
    Community Answer
    Mix together honey, brown sugar, and a few drops of lemon juice. Apply it to your lips, leave it on for about 10 minutes, and then wash it off with a washcloth.
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    I have Indian skin; what shade of lipstick would best suit me?
    Community Answer
    Reds are very nice on Indian skin. Stick to cool blue undertones when looking for a red lipstick.
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    How do I slim my face?
    Community Answer
    Contouring really helps slim your face. All you need is a bronzer and a powder brush. Bronze your temples and if you have a big forehead follow your hairline. Go under the cheekbones but stop at the outer corner of your eye for them most natural look. Carve out your jawline by going underneath it.
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    Can I use Colgate toothpaste to scrub my lips in order to make them pink?
    Cecilia Flores
    Top Answerer
    The mint in the toothpaste might plump your lips a bit and the toothbrush makes your lips soft and smooth, but it doesn't make your lips pink.
  • Question
    What can I do to lighten my dark lips?
    Community Answer
    Mix one teaspoon of olive oil and one teaspoon of sugar. Allow it to sit for 10 to 15 minutes and rinse. Moisturize it with a lip balm.
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    How can I make my upper lip bigger?
    Community Answer
    You could overline your lip to create the illusion that it's bigger. Be careful not to do too much, or it will be very obvious.
  • Question
    How can my lips be smaller and thinner?
    Cecilia Flores
    Top Answerer
    Dark colored lipsticks make your lips look smaller. You could cover your lips in concealer, then powder them, and draw in a smaller lip shape with a lip liner and fill in with a lipstick. You'll want to avoid shiny and glitter lip products because that extra shine is what really makes your lips look big and full.
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    My lips are not aligned properly. What can I do to make them align?
    Community Answer
    Try evenly overlining the lips with lip liner. Then, go in with a lipstick of the same shade to make them appear naturally aligned.
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    How can I make my lips look good with a liner?
    Community Answer
    Check out How to Apply Lip Liner for detailed instructions.
  • Question
    Can I rub a beetroot on my lips for good looking lips?
    Community Answer
    Yes, and you can also drink beetroot juice as it's actually good for you.
  • Question
    Are there any brands that work well for balm, gloss, and lipstick?
    Community Answer
    There are countless brands that work well, but people have different preferences. Generally, higher-end brands will work better than drug-store brands. You can try browsing lip products on Ulta.com or Sephora.com, see which ones have high ratings (usually averaged from a lot of users, which is more helpful than just one person's opinion), and read the reviews if you want to.
  • Question
    Can I make my lips look good without using makeup?
    Community Answer
    You can put a clear gloss or tinted lip balm on them, to have a more natural look.
  • Question
    I'm scared of lip balms. What do I use?
    Cecilia Flores
    Top Answerer
    Olive oil, coconut oil, honey, and vitamin E are good alternatives.
  • Question
    I am a male and my lips are cracked. How can I keep them soft?
    Community Answer
    Apply Chapstick before bed and let it seep in overnight. Moisturize your lips as they become dry, but do not over-moisturize; you shouldn't have to moisturize more than twice a day. Make sure you are drinking plenty of water as well.
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    How do I remove scars from my lips and have them toned?
    Community Answer
    There are a few scar removal surgeries that you can look into. Most of them are not covered by insurance policies because they are considered to be a cosmetic surgery. There are also creams you can use to reduce the appearance of scars, but there is no surefire way to remove one. I have a scar above my lip myself, and the only way i can cover it up is with concealer and good foundation.
  • Question
    How do I curve my upper lip if the outer lip shape is flat?
    Community Answer
    Use a lip liner and overlap your cupid's bow to a more rounded top. Darker colors are more likely to enhance your thin lips.
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    My lips are slim from upwards and fat from downward. What can I do to make my lips in same size?
    Community Answer
    There really aren't any homemade solutions aside from makeup. You could try a lip plumper and only put it where you it, or if it is a really big issue, you can get a Botox injection.
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    When I brush my lips with a toothbrush, what do I put on it?
    Community Answer
    You can put some petroleum jelly on it. Make sure that you don't use that toothbrush to brush your teeth later. It should have soft, thin bristles.
  • Question
    I have naturally-tanned brown skin. What lipsticks should I go for?
    Cecilia Flores
    Top Answerer
    The most flattering color anyone could wear, is a 'your lips, but better' shade, so look at your lips and try to find a matching shade. Also, red looks fantastic, but you have to find your perfect shade of red. Just experiment with different shades and see which ones you like best on you.
  • Question
    Is the lip plumper permanent?
    Cecilia Flores
    Top Answerer
    There is no permanent solution to get plump lips. Not even lip fillers are permanent! They're longer lasting than lip-plumping glosses and scrubs, but you'll have to get them redone.
  • Question
    How do I get rid of white gunk that's around my lips?
    Mimi
    Community Answer
    One way to prevent the white gunk is my scrubbing your lips (you can use a lip scrub or a toothbrush) every day. Another way to prevent is by reducing the amount of lip balm/gloss/stick/product you wear, and if you do wear some, wear minimal amounts mostly on the outer edge of your lips, avoiding the inner part near the gums.
  • Question
    Does Blistex and water help?
    Community Answer
    If you drink enough water to stay properly hydrated and apply Blistex regularly, that will definitely help.
  • Question
    How do I get my thick lips to become thinner?
    Community Answer
    There is no way to get thinner lips without surgery. Embrace them!
  • Question
    I have dry, cracked and miscolored lips (the upper one is lighter then the bottom lip). How do I get nice lips?
    Community Answer
    You just need a little moisturizer for the cracked parts and a little confidence in yourself, because multi-colored lips would be sick! Or try using lip stain if the confidence doesn't work.
  • Question
    How can I make my lips smaller?
    Community Answer
    Don't wear lipstick or lipgloss that highlights your lips, just plain Vaseline and smiling makes your lips smaller, so try it!
  • Question
    Will this still work if my lips bleed?
    Community Answer
    It is best to let your lips heal before applying product, and once they have healed and scabbed over, then you can apply natural serums and moisturizers.
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