Let’s face it lipstick is fun. Lipstick can change the size, shape, and color of your lips for a variety and unbelievable of styles. With its moisturizing properties, it can even help your lips stay healthy. The assortment of pigments allows people to change their lips from pinks and reds to nudes, and even fantasy colors like green and black.

Applying your lipstick in a certain way can also change the shape of your lips to give them a fuller look:

1. Use plumping products
There are products out there designed for plumping up the lips. These products are usually in the form of lip primers, glosses, and balms. If you’re interested in a fuller look for your lips, try investing in these products for an easier time achieving the look.

2. Highlight with gloss
There is a difference between lipstick and lip gloss. While lipstick lays the foundation for most lip looks, gloss plays an important role in adding a layer of shine to the finished product. Applying lip gloss to the center of the lips will highlight and contour them for a fuller appearance. Gloss works best when paired with a matte lipstick, which doesn’t already apply a shiny coat.

3. Exfoliate then hydrate
Lip health is important if you want a fuller look. Cracking, dried out lips will look smaller compared to lips that have been taken care of. You can use a lip scrub to exfoliate your lips; however, be aware that you don’t need to exfoliate your lips regularly. It should only be done on special occasions. Also, make sure you are routinely hydrating your lips to keep them moist. This will prevent creaking, especially in dry or cold weather. By keeping your lips healthy, they will have a fuller look to them.

4. Overline the lips
Overlining the lips will allow you to change how your lips are shaped. This will give you more control of your lip style and look. By shaping your lips in a specific way will make them look fuller. To do this, it is best to go with a color that best matches your current lip color. For the best control, a lip pencil or liner should be used to create the line. You should avoid going too far away from your natural lip line; otherwise, you will break the illusion and make it look fake.

5. Don’t skip lip balm
If you’re looking for another way to protect your lips and provide a fuller look, lip balm is a good product to invest in. Like gloss, you can use it to highlight the lips to give a fuller effect. Balm also provides a protective layer to the lips, keeping them safe from chapping.