How to have a perfect smile when you don't have beautiful teeth?

Flashy lipstick forbidden, nude obligatory, beauty of the complexion...Because it is not always easy to adopt the right make-up gestures when our teeth are capricious, Eduardo, makeup artist T. LeClerc and Innoxa, gives us his expert advice to enhance your smile.

– Are there make-up tricks to cover up teething defects? How to have a perfect smile when you don't have beautiful teeth?

As a general rule, we will try not to work the lips too much when we do not have beautiful teeth to avoid drawing the eye to the mouth. We just apply a light transparent gloss. On the contrary, we will enhance other parts of his face more by taking particular care of the make-up of the complexion and by sublimating the look.

– Flashy lipstick is reserved for perfect teeth, prejudice or reality?

Reality, alas, unless you totally assume your difference like Béatrice Dalle, for example, who does not hesitate to wear very red lipsticks.

– How to choose the right lipstick when you don't have beautiful teeth?

When you have yellow teeth, be careful not to accentuate the color of these by applying a lipstick with too bright purple pigments such as fuchsias. Ditto for the too bright pink “Bubble Gum” on slightly gray teeth. The more neutral “rosewood” lipsticks, the natural “nude” ones or the reds with a hint of brown in the grape pigment will bring more subtlety.

– So nude mouth is the right solution to give the illusion of a perfect smile?

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— Jo @RevsNRosesZine Fri Nov 15 06:06:26 +0000 2019

Yes, but be careful not to make it too bland either, which can look bad.

-Are certain material effects such as velvet or extreme shine to be avoided?

Very conspicuous finishes such as lacquers or, on the contrary, very matte powdery reds will always attract the eye more than a classic satin texture which will more discreetly embellish the lips.

– Is it possible to reduce the yellowish appearance of the teeth by working on the color of the complexion? If so, can you explain the good routine to adopt in terms of choice of colors and make-up gestures?

It is true that if you have dark or golden skin, your teeth will always appear whiter (by contrast effect) than on a light complexion. It is therefore better to avoid accentuating the pallor of your complexion. Work the complexion in a natural and transparent way, never forgetting the touch of blush on the cheeks which structures and invigorates the complexion.

– Can we "sublimate" a defect in the teeth with make-up tricks (teeth of happiness, etc.)? Some names of stars who have dental defects assumed thanks to the intervention of make-up artists?

As often, the best way to blur a defect such as a so-called "imperfect" dentition is to assume it and make it your trademark. Its little touch of originality. For example: Vanessa Paradis' happy teeth or Laetitia Casta's skewed teeth make them so charming and make them among the most beautiful women in the world!