Lipstick Tips and Preparation If You Are Blind Or Have Low Vision:

• To make lipstick last longer, blot foundation on your lips before applying.

• Slim line lipsticks are generally easier to use than thicker ones.

• Lipgloss can be applied with the finger (usually the pinky).  You can also use a clear or lightly tinted lipgloss in place of lipstick.

• If using lip liner, hold it as close to the point as possible for better control.  Use a nude or neutral shade for best results.

• Roll up or twist up the lipstick and check with one finger to make sure the tip appears slightly above the container level.

Applying Lipstick:

• Trace the shape of your lips with your index finger.

• Part your lips slightly.

• Apply lipstick as follows:
• From the center of your upper lip to the right corner of your mouth, decreasing pressure as you get closer to the corner, since the corner area is much smaller;
• From the center of your upper lip to the left corner of your mouth, again decreasing pressure at the corner;
• From the center of your bottom lip to the right corner of your mouth;
• From center of your bottom lip to the left corner of your mouth.
• For your lower lip, you can also begin at one corner and move across the lip to the other corner, making a return stroke to fill in the lower lip.

An alternative technique:

• From the right corner of your mouth to the center of your upper lip;
• From the left corner of your mouth to the center of your upper lip;
• From the center of your bottom lip to the right corner of your mouth;
• From center of your bottom lip to the left corner of your mouth.
• Close your lips and rub your top and bottom lips together several times.
• Blot with a tissue to remove excess lipstick.

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