When makeup artist Raili Hulkkonen defines the lips correctly and incorrectly, so to speak, the difference is unimaginably large.
Beauty journalist Ira Juvonen asked for a make-up artist Raili Hulkko to line their lips in two different ways: right and wrong.
In the right way, Hulkkonen starts contouring the lips from the cupid’s bow. The liner is not carried completely in line with the shape of the upper lip, but slightly above it, so that the look is as balanced as possible.
– Usually, with age, the upper lip becomes narrower, so the upper and lower lips are slightly unbalanced, and in this case the upper lip should be rounded. When the upper lip is enlarged, it is good to fade the liner towards the center of the lips, Hulkkonen advises.
It is also important that the lip liner does not line the lips all the way to the roof of the mouth. At the mouth, the shape is straightened.
– Otherwise, the lips seem to go downwards, Hulkkonen sums up.
Again, the lower lip should be sharply defined according to the lip’s own shape, not below it at all.
– You should not round the border of the lower lip, but rather follow the shape of your own lip.
At the end, you can correct the contour of the lips with concealer and a brush.
“The expression seems to be traveling”
In the picture you can see what happens when the lips are defined correctly or incorrectly. When you line your lips incorrectly, you get a sunken look on your face. Jani Korpela
When the lips were defined wrongly, so to speak, Hulkkonen followed the shape of the lip with his upper lip all the way, all the way to the roof of the mouth.
For the lower lip, Hulkkonen, on the other hand, bordered the lips slightly past the shape of the lip.
– The expression seems to be tripping.
The beauty editor also clearly sees the difference:
– Just as if I had been under anesthesia, I exclaim after seeing the end result in the mirror.
However, Hulkkonen reminds us that lips are different. If the lower lip is, for example, significantly smaller than the upper lip, then you can emphasize the lower lip and create a more balanced look by contouring the lips slightly beyond their own shape.
– Then the look becomes more balanced and tidy.
Try these:
Paese The Kiss Lips lip liner is a pleasant product that you can use to line your lips easily without drying them out. The product feels caring and not sticky, but it cuts precisely. You get intensive results when you also choose a liquid lipstick of the same color from the same series. Vegan and non-alcoholic. 13 Paese.
In half, the Too Faced Lip Injection Extreme Lip Shaper lip liner promises to give your lips a hint of plumpness. The contouring became long-lasting and the lips had a sophisticated shape. Beautiful and flattering pigments. 25 euros, Kicks.
Raili Hulkkonen’s signature make-up series By Rail’s Pro Lift lip priming product spread evenly and stayed in place for a long time. It felt pleasant and nourishing on the lips. 38 Berner Shop.
Mac’s Lustreglass Lipstick is luxurious. It gave the lips a beautiful shade and a beautiful shine. The composition contains shea butter, which cares for the lips, and hyaluronic acid, which moisturizes. 30.50 e, Stockmann.
Nyx’s Fat Oil Slick Click lip oil packed in a stick is easy to use and carry. For an oil, this has a surprising amount of pigment, which pleases me. The lip oil pen is easy to use. This treats the lips at the same time, so the kisser’s mouth remains soft. 13.90 e, Lyco.
The moisturizing lipstick of the Uoga Uoga brand gives the lips a wonderful color and glow, as well as a gentle shine. The scent world of the product is like a wonderful forest. The lipstick lasts and at the same time genuinely cares for dry lips. 22.50 e, Grass root.
Lavera Multi Balm gives a beautiful pearly glow, whether you use it on the lips, eyes or cheeks. The product spreads flawlessly and holds its surface. The product can be spread lightly or layered several times to create the desired strength. 13.50 e, Sokos.
Product images: manufacturers.
The story is the latest, the original was published in September 2024.