Being an esthetician, makeup artist, former assistant to a cosmetic surgeon, and a self-proclaimed "beauty junky" have all proven to be surprisingly helpful in my career as a fitness trainer and nutritionist. The majority of my clients have, at one point or another, asked for beauty tips that I've luckily been able to provide. And while I do get skin care, makeup, and cosmetic treatment questions from people with varying fitness goals, no one has more beauty questions than the ladies from two specific groups of my clientele: Those getting married, and those preparing for photo shoots.

After answering countless questions asked by my brides and models in regards to everything from breakouts, enlarged pores, and ashy skin, to Botox and lip plumpers, and on to longest lasting foundations, waterproof concealers, and preventing mascara smudges, I've noticed quite a few trends.

Since so many of you have similar concerns, I've decided to compile these questions into a series of articles outlining the basics of what you need to know to look amazing on your special day.

We all want full, sexy lips - even with minimal makeup, great skin and a perfect mouth can be enough to make for a spectacular look (yes, even on camera!). Whether you're blessed with near-flawless lips or not, there are steps we can all take to perfect our pouts. Let's take a look at a few of these now.

·         How do I deal with dry lips? My chapped lips are always peeling, help! 

No sweat here, just exfoliate your lips! You can use a sugar-based scrub, or even use your toothbrush in a pinch. To make your own sugar scrub, add a 1/2 teaspoon of sugar to 1/4 teaspoon of vaseline, and scrub your lips in a circular motion. 

Don't feel like making a scrub? Just apply an emollient lotion (like vaseline) to your lips, run hot water over your toothbrush to warm it up and soften the bristles, and gently scrub your lips in a circular motion to take off all those flakes.

Once you've done that, apply your favorite balm (my pick: Nivea SOS or Q10 lip treatment), let absorb slightly, and begin applying your lip makeup.

·         How can I make my thin lips look full and sexy?

You have a few options here, as well. If you're looking for a long-lasting solution and aren't afraid of needles, you can look into injectable lip fillers.

There are several different types, the most popular being Juvederm and Restylane (though there are many others, including Perlane, Hylaform, Sculptra, and so on). Lip fillers can cost anywhere from $300 to $1,000 dollars, depending on the type used, the amount needed, and your geographical location.

If you'd rather not go the injectables route, certain makeup techniques can have a similar effect!

The first thing you'll want to do, is line right over the ridge of your lips and through your entire lip surface rather than just along the outline of your lips, inside the ridge. Over the pencil, you'll apply the lipstick, and over your lipstick, add gloss - but not everywhere! You'll want to place a bit of it strategically, right in the middle of your bottom lip.

 

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