A friend of mine once demonstrated how highlighting and lowlighting powders could be used to minimize her generously-proportioned nose. Darker powder on each side and highlighter on the bridge gave the illusion of a narrower and straighter nose, with none the wiser!
Benefit’s Cupid’s Bow works in the same way. This product is not about lip-color, it’s about shading and blending light and dark to give the illusion of a fuller pout, minus the irritating plumping agents. The highlighter should be applied directly between the peaks of the top lip-line, and blended with the provided brush. The darker shade should be applied in the center of the lower lip, and blended with the provided smudge-stick. Top off with a beige-mauve shade of lipstick or gloss and voila! Your lips appear fuller and utterly kissable. Bravo Benefit!
Don’t worry if this process seems intricate! Cupid’s Bow comes with a handy guide that illustrates exactly how to use this clever lip shaping set!
Cupid’s Bow retails for $28 at Benefit Cosmetics.
