How to get the perfect pout

For a smudge free application, begin by gently exfoliating your lips with a lip scrub or even a soft tooth brush. This will remove dry skin and make it easy to apply lipstick, and if your lips are chapped using a lip moisturiser as a base is essential.

When choosing a shade of lipstick, keep two things in mind the natural shade if your lips and the texture of lips. You could try using a lip base if you have dark lips.

Trace the outline of your lips with a corrector pencil that’s the colour of a concealer. It keeps the lipstick from bleeding and will do the necessary blotting after you apply any colour.

Red lipstick is a universal classic and never goes out of style. Warm tones of red with a brown base flatter Indian complexions.

For the bee stung effect, try a light colour and leave the centre of the lips free of tint. Lipstick from the sides will travel into the centre of your lips, so the colour will not be intense, giving the illusion of fuller lips. You may also dab a little clear gloss to this area to enhance this effect.