Why You Have A Cupid’s Bow + 7 Makeup Tips To Accentuate The Shape

On the flipside, you can soften the bow by tapping some foundation on the lips before applying your color. “Put a tiny bit on the lips and over the lip line,” says Irwin. “From there, you can draw on any shape you want.”

It’s a similar tip Crimson once gave us to design your desired lip shape: “Mute out areas you don’t want to see and use liner to create the lip you want.” Although, you’ll want to work with what you have, rather than fashioning an entirely new pout—equipped with foundation and liner (and unrealistic expectations), you can easily go overboard. 

You’ll also want to make sure your lips are aptly hydrated before popping on the foundation, so the formula doesn’t crease midday. Irwin recommends swiping on a moisturizing lip balm a few minutes before this hack (see here for our all-time favorite buys); just remember to wipe off any excess grease before going in with foundation.