Lip Love: Tips for Defining Lips with Makeup

applying lipstick

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1. Exfoliate and Moisturize

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2. Use a Lip Liner

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3. Apply Lipstick

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4. Add Dimension

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5. Clean Up the Edges

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6. Set with Powder

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