With a few tips and tricks, you don’t have to be a professional to have fabulous looking makeup. You don’t have to spend hours doing it, either. Once you have the know-how, you’ll see just how much makeup can accentuate your best features and hide those that aren’t as favorable. Here are a few makeup tips and tricks that you’ll wish you had known a long, long time ago.

How to have Soft & Luscious Lips

Exfoliate your lips with a wet toothbrush gently. It will improve the blood circulation of your lips and make them soft. To really get the job done, you can make a homemade lip exfoliate with sugar and coconut oil, or easier but not as effective, cover your lips in lip balm or petroleum jelly before scrubbing.

Use a lip balm with SPF before you go out. Lip balm not only moisturizes the lips but also protects it. It is good to use a lip balm at regular intervals throughout the day. Make sure you use a lip balm with natural ingredients to get best results.

Do not use lipstick on a daily basis. Make sure your lipstick does not have too many chemicals in it. Shop from good brands when you buy any.