Using a flat brush apply a highlighting pigment to the center of the cupids bow. 
Ask the client which colour lip they would like. Choose the shade of lip liner to the client’s preference In the hand that you are not using the lip liner, take a tissue and place it on the client’s chin for balance and steadiness while you draw on the lip. 
Ask the client if they would like their lips to appear fuller or stay the same as their true size. If the client wants a fuller appearance, apply the liner just outside of the lip line. If the client wants a more natural look, apply only on the lip line. 
Beginning with the cupid’s bow (Refer to lip anatomy), gently draw in each line as a V-shape, meeting in the middle. 
Draw a line down each side of the lip with light strokes from the center to the outer corners of the lips.
Next, begin in the center of the bottom lip and draw the line with a light stroke.  
Use this line as your starting point. Sketch upwards on the lip line to the outer corners. 
When satisfied with both the shape of the top and bottom lines, draw over them again to darken the line.

Application – Nude Lipstick
 
 
Once the lip liner has been applied, this will act as the stencil for the lipstick to stay inside of. Never go outside of the lip liner lines, as the liner prevents the lipsticks from bleeding.
 
Using a spatula, gently scrape off the first layer of lipstick. This will ensure that the lipstick is clean and ready for the client. Always use this method to prevent cross infection.
 
Using either a disposable brush or lip brush, wipe over the lipstick to pick up enough product as necessary to apply to the lip area.
 
Beginning in the middle of either the top or bottom lip, apply the lipstick in stroking movements all over the lip. Ensure the lips are covered and do not apply beyond the lip line.
 
When satisfied, ask the client to press their lips together