How to pump up your lips without collagen

If you are like many other women and want the Angelina Jolie look but don't fancy going to the trouble of having collagen injections then read on, because there is a way you can achieve a similar look without resorting to expensive treatment. Here are some hints and tips that can help you get beautiful pumped up, well-defined lips without the pain or the expense in four easy steps.

Step one

To begin your new look it is essential that you start off with lips that are in the best condition possible. It is no good trying to achieve a beautiful look if your lips are dry and cracked. It is so easy for your lips to become dried out, so it is essential and especially in the cold winter weather months that you keep them moisturized. The easiest way to do this is to apply a lip balm and to adequately hydrate yourself. Apply a good quality lip balm that helps add moisture to the lips and be sure you are drinking at least 8 glasses of water each day.

Step two

The next step is one that you should take great care and time over, outlining and defining. It can be surprising how much you can change the shape and look of your lips simply by applying liner around them. Liner gives them that full pouting look and some people pay to have this tattooed on their lips permanently. However, you can achieve basically the same look just by taking the time to apply it daily. The best type of liner to use is a natural colored one, carefully trace around the very outer of your lips while trying to keep a straight line. This is the base and most important part so please take care and if you wobble off mark then start over again. Once you have the outline then fill in with a similar natural color.

Step three

The next step is to apply a lip-gloss; gloss will make your lips stand out while making them look luxurious and supple. Again it is better to keep the color neutral rather than going for anything gory and glittery. You should also remember that gloss wears off throughout the day so it will need to be reapplied.

The final step

The final stage and one that is very important is the fluffing up of your lips. In order to make them appear fuller then you should take any white shimmery substance such as eye shadow or highlighters used for the eyebrows and very carefully dot it right in the centre of your lips. Once you have done this then carefully begin to blend and spread it out a little until you get the effect of natural looking shading. What you are trying to achieve here is to give the impression that your lip color is lighter where your mouth opens; this is what will give others the impression that your lips are plumper and fuller than they actually are. The more you practice these steps the easier it will become and the better look you will be able to achieve.

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