How to: Dark Lips (Using Cyber from MAC)

Hey Beauties!
I have been asked a lot how to do dark lips on people because as its winter the deep lip trend is all the rage from Deep Berries to Deep Reds and if you want to go this far Cyber, which is a deep grape with a reddish undertone (Satin Finish)

MAC Cyber Lipstick and Nightmoth Lipliner


When darker lips I tend to use a lip liner more as you want everything to be perfect as it is a really stand out out colour that people will see.
Below ill give you a few steps to take to get the dark lip look perfect

  • I will often use a concealer or foundation I used and take it over the lips.
  • Line the lips with your lip liner and fill in the edges of the lips to create dimension
  • Usually when doing dark lips i will over draw slightly as darker colours can make the lips look thinner
  • Apply the lipstick to the lips using a lip brush it will be more precise
  • Applying a little bit of power around the lips will prevent feathering as it will be even more noticeable as its dark lips
I think dark lips can look amazing but you do need the confidence to pull it off as it its right in your face.
If you want to see what this looks like when its on I added an image below from a shoot i did with Nuala Swan 

Have you ever done dark lips before?
What's your favourite brand for Dark Lips?
Leave a comment below!



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25 comments:

  1. NykkeyB21:52

    I'm a fan of Revlon's Black Cherry. You can do it really dark or just dab it on for a sheer berry tint.

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  2. Alice22:07

    This is gorgeous but I would never have the confidence to pull it off. x

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  3. Epiphannie Amusu22:41

    Too Gorgeous!! I'm going to have to do this at some point this week (or next). Promise to link this post if I do x

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  4. Andii James23:06

    Thanks babe that would be amazing! :D i would love to see it tweet me xx

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  5. Andii James23:07

    I feel the darker shades of things are so amazing but people just pass them off because they arnt "appropriate which is BS :P

    Thanks for commenting x

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  6. Andii James23:08

    Exactly i love dark lipsticks for this because you can as you said wear them sheer or full on there are so many ways tbh xx

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  7. Jessica23:28

    so pretty
    www.lookwhatigot.co.uk

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  8. Raffles Bizarre00:44

    That is such a great colour!

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  9. makeupmonster111:00

    Gorgeous!!!

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  10. Yewande12:43

    Sexy! I have really been into dark lips lately..Mac Hang Up and Sleek Mulberry are in top two


    www.shelovesthefinerthings.com

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  11. Andii James15:36

    Thanks for commenting! <3

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  12. Andii James15:36

    I love it so much i think its quite a different unique shade and texture xx

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  13. Andii James15:36

    Thanks for commenting! <3

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  14. PrettyLusciousThings18:24

    I love Cyber by MAC, I have been wearing it for years its my fav. Great post again Andy.

    www.prettylusciousthings.com

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  15. Beauty Passionista18:00

    So dramatic - not sure I could wear it though :)
    Ambarina - BeautyPassionista.com
    xXx

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  16. Hola Flo Beauty Blog04:21

    Is that you? If yes, let me say you are gorgeous! I love that shade but I dont think I could wear it myself !

    xx

    Flo.

    Ps: Im doing a little giveaway on my blog, you're welcome to check out :)

    http://holaflo.blogspot.com.ar/2012/12/christmas-giveaway-100-followers.html

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  17. Andii James04:46

    No thats not me its one of the models i work with xD xx

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  18. Ella23:34

    hey! i found you through the BBU Blog Hop and decided to follow. i love this look but have been slightly afraid about trying it out because it's so intense. i think i will though, with a deep red!

    http://sincerelyella.blogspot.com/

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  19. Abi21:32

    Love this colour, loving dark lipsticks at the moment!

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  20. Andrew James18:02

    Thanks it such a great colour! x

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  21. Andrew James18:03

    me too its such a gorgeous deep purple/grape

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  22. Andrew James18:03

    Thanks for having a look at my post! deep reds are gorgeous you totally should xD xx

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  23. Andrew James18:04

    Thanks babe! :D means a lot to me xx

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  24. Andrew James18:04

    yeah totally hey are gorgeous colours xx

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  25. ms. K08:23

    I love this color! I love reading in this blog! Also try to check hudabeauty.com Its amazzzzzing!!! :))

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