The cupid’s bow is a fascinating little feature.
Who knew such a tiny divot could wield so much power over your makeup look?
What is a cupid’s bow & why do you have one?
According to celebrity makeup artistMary Irwin, any lighter color will add that faux volume.
While lighter colors highlight and create reflection, darker colors create shadowwhich can create fullness as well.
A pencil or stick form may give you the most precise payoff here.
“Put a tiny bit on the lips and over the lip line,” says Irwin.
“From there, you might draw on any shape you want.”
Draw an X
Those with pronounced peaks likely know: Applying lipstick takes some sheer precision.
Repeat on the other side, crossing the two lines so it creates an X shape.
Then, take your lip color du jour and apply, using the X as a guide.
We repeat: It’s best to work with the shape you naturally have.
