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Sheer to bold color
Okay I'm one of those people who prefer not using lip liner when doing my lip routine because I can never find a good one that doesn't dry my lips or stain them no matter how much make up remover I use to wipe it off. Plus It's practically impossible to find a good match for a translucent (sheer) shade. So I tried out my own method I'd like to share with you so you can also get the most pigment out of your translucent lipstick. Also You use this routine to mattify your lip gloss or shiny lipstick.

Posted by captainmolesto from Mission, Texas, United States • Published 21st July 2013

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Step 1
Swatch the shade if it's new to see if it's the desired pigment. I didn't during my purchase and ended up with a sheer look like this when I first applied it, so if you're like me and make purchases on products that don't have any or little reviews and end up with something like this, these steps will help.
Step 2
Put on a lip balm of your choice preferably with sunscreen in the formula and that goes on clear or sheer. I use Baby Lips because it lasts practically all day.
Step 3
Use a lip safe powder, white eye shadow, concealer, or an eye shadow closest to the shade of lipstick you’re using, and dab it on your lips with your finger or make up brush. Since I'm using black lipstick, I'll be using black eyeshadow.
Step 4
Go over your lips with the lipstick of your choice.
Step 5
Repeat steps 2 and 3 if needed.
Step 6
(Optional) Once desired shade is reached, your lips will have a matte (dull) look, if you don’t like that, just go over it with a clear gloss. I prefer matte so I left it as it is.