While thinking of makeup, lipstick is a bold and intense aspect that highlights your mouth and gives better expressions of yourself. It can induce confidence in the wearer and genuinely makes the other person listen to what you’re saying. However, it’s a common practice to get this technique wrong while messing up only makes things worse.

Applying the right shade and in the right way is of paramount importance to have statement-making lips that complete your makeup regime. Here are some of the most common lipstick mistakes we all make, and you’ll be better off avoiding them.

Not Scrubbing Chapped Flakes
Committing this most common mistake leaves you with an amateur look and a ruffled finish. Avoid applying lipstick on flaky and dry lips. Use coconut oil and sugar scrub to gently exfoliate dead skin. You can also use lush mint julips and a warm damp towel to remove dead skin cells without hurting your lips.

Not Hydrating Your Lips
No matter whether you’re using the best lipstick in town, you will not get the desired results applying to dry lips. It’s advisable to always hydrate your lips with a thick cream that can be absorbed. Get a lip balm that doesn’t form a film on the lips but penetrates to encourage hydration. Apply your favorite lipstick on well-hydrated lips for complete coverage and long-lasting effect.

Applying Too Many Matte Layers
One of the leading lipstick mistakes we all make is to add multiple layers of matte liquid that looks weird on drying up. Matte liquid doesn’t have the soft and light feel like creamy lipsticks give, and layering them can make your lips appear cakey and flaky. Your lips will dry out fast and cracks will begin to show up.

Not Choosing the Right Shade
The large variety of shades is intimidating and exciting to try. However, going for random shades because they look attractive can spell trouble. Know your skin tone well before choosing a specific shade. Rather than just fair and dark skin color, concentrate on your undertones to know which shade works perfectly for you.

Overlining the Lips or Not Using Liner at All
Getting the lining aspect wrong is one of the top lipstick mistakes we all make. Dark lip liners are no more a trend. Using too much of a lip liner can make your lips appear small and heavy. Likewise, not using a lip liner at all will give an unfinished look that is amateur. Choose the right lip liner and apply it to just fill the outline where lipstick can be applied.

Letting it Transfer to Your Teeth
Over-applying lipstick in an effort to highlight it will only result in a caking and glopping effect that easily transfers on to your teeth. Always go light and make sure to blot the excessive color with a tissue to let the right amount of shade needed. Not taking care of this will leave you looking messy and can spoil your entire appearance.