#1 E YOUR LIPS
Your lips are super vulnerable to skin cancer yikes! Help prevent damage by applying Vitamin E oil to your lips frequently. Many lip balms contain Vitamin E already, so you may not have to go buy a new bottle. Vitamin E oil protects your skin not only against cancer, but also against aging. Two battles, one bottle.
#2 CATCH LIGHT
Select a gold toned highlighter that works well for your skin tone to accent your pout. Brush some highlighter on your index finger and apply, carefully, to the bow of your mouth to draw extra light here. Lip gloss can go on cheeks and highlighter can go on lips! Isn't make-up fun?
#3 LATEST LIP TREND
Get in on fall's bronze lip trend now. Start with a beigey lip color then dust on a warm copper shadow. If you don't own a beige lip color, try using chocolate lip balm as a base before dusting on the shadow. Dust on, and you're ready to rock the world with your mocha lips.
#4 EASY EXFOLIANT
Say goodbye to icky chapped lips with ingredients in your own kitchen. On a plate, pour out half a tablespoon of brown sugar and add a few drops of water. Once you have reached the consistency of your liking, apply the mixture to your lips with a finger and rub gently. Rinse when completed, sugarlips!
#5 CURE CRACKED LIPS
Ouch, we all know that feeling. Cut a cucumber into slices and hold on your lips this will allow the water to replenish your poor lips. Repeat as often as necessary. For extra love, lock in the new moisture with the next tip.
#6 OVERNIGHT MOISTURE
Lock in some love overnight and your lips will thank you! Simply combine a teaspoon of olive oil and honey together then apply to your lips with your finger (after you brush your teeth, of course). Go to sleep and try to keep your lips away from your pillow. Wake up and enjoy the irresistible kissable you!
#7 BURN ON, BURN OFF
Bring some chill to your lips after too much sun and heat. Stir in salt to a small glass of water and dip a facecloth in the mixture. Press the facecloth on your lips and lie down for twenty minutes (i.e. one episode of How I Met Your Mother on Netflix). When the time is up, dry off your lips and apply some Vaseline. Good as new!
#8 AIDE SUNBURNED LIPS
Sunburns leave no sunbather unscathed, and lips are especially sensitive. Once the damage is done, heat organic coconut oil and apply it to your lips several times a day. Be sure to heat the coconut oil so that it's warm, not hot. Be nice to your lips!
#9 BEST DIY LIP BALM
Who doesn't want chocolatey kissable lips? Melt 1 ½ teaspoon of butter in the microwave until it turns into a liquid, then set aside and heat up a tablespoon of cocoa powder. Mix the two and be certain that the mixture smells more chocolatey than buttery feel free to add more cocoa powder or butter depending on your desire. Pour the mixture into a small lip balm pot and stick it in the fridge until it hardens. Once it's on your lips, try not to lick it all off!
#10 DEFINE YOUR LIPS
Want to enhance your lips? Strategic lip liner is the key. Select a pencil slightly darker than your natural tone, and make four simple strokes: one at each corner, one straight line at the bottom of your lower lip, and a "v" in your Cupid's bow. Blend slightly and apply your favorite gloss. Now you won't even need to pout for a kissable kisser!
#11 BEST BASE
Apply foundation to your lips to create a truly flawless base. This base will set in your lip color and make it last much longer. It may seem strange, but this will keep your lips looking perfect even before you apply your go-to lipstick. You wouldn't brush blush on your cheeks before sponging on foundation, so why skip those lips?
#12 FACIAL YOGA: QUICK COLOR
Yes, facial yoga exists and many people swear by it. We say, why not? Try this simple exercise for quick color when you've left your stain behind. Pout your lips softly then press two fingers against them for three seconds. Repeat five times. Your lips will look flushed, and for once "maybe she's born with it" will have some truth to it.
#13 FACIAL YOGA: PRINCESS POUT
It's like dress-up, only it's just for your face. Clamp your lips together in a "spoiled princess pout," (if you're not sure what that looks like, try a Google search for Shirley Temple) and hold still for ten seconds. Repeat this three times. Try it while using public transportation and tell us what happens.
#14 FACIAL YOGA: UH OHHHH
Ohhhh yes we did! Inhale through your nose then form an "o" with your lips. While keeping the "o" shape gently exhale. Repeat this ten times. Bonus points if you hold up your hand each time as if you are trying to get someone's attention.
