Scared of wearing bold colours and drawing attention to your lips? You’re not alone. If you fear fuchsia, run away from reds, and panic about pinks, we’re here to hold your hand and talk you through it.

Wearing a bold lip can instantly brighten your day. It commands attention in any room, and helps you hold your head a little higher. This instant confidence-boost can make you feel ready to take on the world (even if that’s just the scary meeting you’ve been worrying about, or that first date you regret agreeing to). Not sure how to embrace the bold? Here’s our makeup artist-approved hack.

How to wear a strong lip with confidence…

Step one: Start by outlining your Cupid’s bow, then work inwards with the liner, filling out any unevenness.

Step two: For your bottom lip, start in the centre and follow your natural lip line into the corners.

Step three: Use your finger or a small brush to blend and blur the line for a beautifully soft, non-scary finish that’s still defined.

Step four: Apply your coordinating Sheer Joy lip oil just in the centre of the lip and press your lips together for a flush of colour. Big, bold and beautiful.