What are some application tips so I don’t wind up with a big blobby mess?

• Stapleton recommends using a lip brush. “Flip your lip brush to the other side when you work into the lighter colors so you keep the integrity of the color.”

• Skip the gloss. Bryl notes that gloss is likely to smear easily, ruining the look quicker. “Matte lipsticks are ideal because they hold the color in place best and create a canvas for the lighter shade to be faded onto afterwards.”

Click through for some product recommendations for specific color combinations. Still confused? Check out the very user friendly tutuorial below, courtesy of MissChievous.