Makeup artists always have clever tricks up their sleeves that make us wonder why we never thought of them before. Recently, we chatted with Connecticut-based makeup artist Lindsey Trop, who has been featured in top magazines like Elle, InStyle, and Vogue. During our conversation, Trop shared a unique lipstick trick that left us amazed.
Trop revealed that if you’ve ever loved a lipstick color in the tube but found it looked completely different on your lips, your natural lip color might be influencing it. Her simple trick? Neutralize your lips first by tapping on a bit of concealer and setting it with translucent powder before applying your lipstick for the true color to shine through. She also suggested mixing a small amount of foundation into the lipstick to harmonize the undertone with your skin.
To prevent lipstick feathering, Trop recommended applying foundation or concealer to the lip line and set it with powder. Using a long-wear lip liner as a barrier before applying lipstick in light layers and powdering in between each layer can also help lock in the color and prevent bleeding.
For fuller-looking lips, Trop advised enhancing the center of the lips, softly overlining at the cupid’s bow and center of the bottom lip, and keeping the corners slightly deeper or more defined. Placing brightness or shine in the center creates dimension for a fuller effect without looking overdone.
When prepping lips before applying lipstick, Trop emphasized exfoliating with a lip scrub, hydrating with a balm, and lightly priming the lips for longevity. She also highlighted common lipstick mistakes to avoid, such as not correcting lip shape, choosing the wrong undertone, holding onto the same lip color for too long, skipping lip prep, and not checking for lipstick on teeth.
Overall, Trop’s expert tips and tricks provide insights into achieving flawless lipstick looks and avoiding common pitfalls. With her industry expertise and innovative techniques, she continues to inspire beauty enthusiasts to enhance their makeup skills and experiment with new looks.
Peace Nero is a writer and blogger who loves to explore different topics of self-development. She shares her personal experiences in order to help people discover their true purpose in life.