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Written by Meena Ganesh on 25/01/2012

Beauty how-to: Bold lips

Learn how to conjure up a beautiful bold lipstick look with our masterclass.

Catwalk inspiration: Dior SS2012, Donna Karan SS2012, Jason Wu SS2012

Catwalk inspiration: Dior SS2012, Donna Karan SS2012, Jason Wu SS2012



Make up artist Daniel Sandler explains how to get the bold lip look in four easy steps.

Whether you go for pillar box red or deep wintery wine shades, the bold lip offers seasonless style and is a valuable addition to your beauty repertoire. Make up artist Daniel Sandler explains how to get the look.


1. Prep against bleeding

Apply a little base around your lip edge – this highlights the top lip, making it appear fuller. Then, dust loose powder to set and help prevent the lip colour bleeding.

Loose powder: Natural Collection Loose Powder

2. Ensure a sophisticated finish

Apply your lipstick straight from the wand or apply using a lip brush for a sophisticated finish. Make sure your lipstick isn't too greasy or it won't last, but don't go for very matte textures either as these can make lips feel really dry. Instead, go for a satin-finish lipstick.

Satin finish lipstick: Maybelline Colour Sensational Lipstick

3. Use a lip pencil

If your lips are uneven, or you'd like them to appear fuller, line them using a matching lip pencil, softening the tip first by running it on the back of your hand. Always apply lip liner after your lipstick; it will look less obvious and will be easier to blend.

Lipliner: Clinique Quickliner For Lips

4. Soften if necessary

If you've finished and your lip line looks too severe, sweep a clean cotton bud around your lip edge to soften it.

Boots Cosmetic Tip Buds


The Bold Lip Kit:

Three fabulous head-turning lip shades
  1. Beautiful red: No7 Poppy King Lipstick in History
  2. Striking purple: Rimmel – Kate Lasting Finish Lipstick in #04
  3. Punchy pink: Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Couture Lipstick in 7



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