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 you use 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.
- 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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