BEAUT Y B EAUTY the bible WORDS BY DAISY DICKINSON here are many weird and wonderful days to celebrate on the beauty If you’re not up for needles, but fancy a bit of a boost for your lips, Wunderkiss from Wunder2 is an incredible lip
calendar, and this month, we’re being encouraged to pay more attention to our smiles with National Smile Month (13 May to 13 June). Like many, I’ve always had a fear of sitting “Now, I ʼ m not talking Kardashian- level chiselling, but applying smart art techniques adds a little oomph to your kisser” t in the dentist’s chair – perhaps after years of orthodontics. However, as an adult, I’ve come to realise that the methods and services available really have come a long way since I was in train tracks, and there are so many (less scary) options to help you improve your smile. In fact, writing this has prompted me to book an (overdue) dental check-up! They say a smile is worth a thousand words, so what better way to celebrate this month than by framing yours with a new lipstick or trick? The first step should always be exfoliation, whether it’s your body, face or lips, it’s essential to create a fresh canvas, and I love the Lush lip scrub pots (£6.50, Lush, Lion Yard) available in a range of flavours. My personal favourite is Bubblegum, for a nostalgic taste. plumping gloss (£17.95, wunder2.co.uk) that puckers your smile, adding volume and fullness. Available in five shades, I prefer the clear option for a more natural look. Unlike many other lip plumpers, I find this one doesn’t make you want to instantly rip your lips off in tingly, hot fear, but still gives great results. Another trick for giving the appearance of bee-stung lips is some clever contouring. Now, I’m not talking Kardashian- level chiselling, but applying smart art techniques adds a little oomph to your kisser. You need lipstick (or liquid lipstick) in two similar colours, one darker than the other (you can also use a lip pencil for this). Apply your darker shade over moisturised lips in narrow careful strokes where your pout naturally creases: the wide V shapes of your Cupid’s bow, and opposite, on the bottom lip. The idea is to create shadow. Next, take your lighter shade and fill in, then blend together. My holy grail for lip products is Huda Beauty, which offers a Lip Contour Set (£29, cultbeauty.co.uk). This has everything you need to create that million- dollar smile. l
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For ultra-hydrated and kissable lips, Kaplan MD’s Perfect Pout Introductory Duo (£24, cultbeauty. co.uk) does what it says on the tin by delivering a nourishing blend of 22 organic ingredients to give life and smoothness to your smackers. Use the mask for five minutes, wipe away and follow with the included lip balm, which has the added perk of plumping – giving a full effect, while also providing SPF20 and silky soft nourishment.
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