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Would this work on dark-skin tones for lips? My lips are a pink and brown blended tone.

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Yes, it would, it has been tried and tested on lips of this color and it works just fine.

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Will this work for chapped lips?

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Yes, but I recommend trying to cure your chapped lips before worrying about color. Try applying some Vaseline or coconut/olive oil the night before, then lightly exfoliate them and apply a lip balm before adding color.

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Can I redden my lips with food coloring?

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Yes, but it is not recommended. It will only last for about 24 hours, and may bleed outside your lip line, giving you a messy look.

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After applying this the color, how long will it stay?

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It depends which method you use. The fruit and popsicle method should only last a couple hours, but the Kool Aid one lasts all day.

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Can I substitute Hawaiian Punch for the Kool-Aid powder?

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Yes. They work the same as long as it is powder. If you use a liquid, use a cotton swab, ale and clear lipstick.

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What should I do when I'm in a social gathering and the color starts to fade? I really don't want to go with bare lips for the rest of the party but I don't want to embarrass myself, what should I do?

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If you use Kool-Aid or a strawberry, bring some to the party in a plastic storage bag in your handbag. Then, you can retouch as needed during the party. Or you might want to pack a lipstick just in case the color starts to fade. You could retouch your lipstick throughout the gathering.

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My liquid lipstick got to watery when I let it melt, will it still work?

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Yes. Just melt it again with a lighter to get its shape back, then put it in the freezer.

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Can I store the extra Kool-Aid paste in a container for "on the go" portability?

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Yes, just use it as needed, although I'm not sure how long it will keep.

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How about smoker's lips?

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It honestly depends on how long you've been smoking. Your lips could permanently be discolored if you've been smoking for a long time.

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What if I do not have red fruits or Kool Aid?

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You can buy either fruit or Kool Aid for a really cheap price.

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Is vitamin E lip balm good for lips?

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Yes, vitamin E is the best for your lips as it makes them soft and shiny.

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I applied honey and massaged my lips, but it didn't work. Why not?

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If you were to mix 1 teaspoon of honey and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon or cayenne pepper, this will give a long lasting red affect to your lips. Note: the more cayenne pepper or cinnamon you add the plumper your lips will appear.

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What are the perfect drugstore dupes for high-end red lipsticks?

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I really like the NYX Butter lipsticks, try some of those.

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Is there another substitute for lip gloss (like lip balm) when applying the red juice (fruit method)?

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You can use matte lipstick or you can put the normal lipstick on and put some makeup powder on it as it will absorb the oil.

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Can I just use a red drink mix?

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You could, but most of the drink mixes are very sour before they're mixed with water, so this could be unpleasant.

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Can I use food coloring in red color?

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It will stain, for maybe 1-2 days depending on what your day-to-day activities are, but yes.

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Can I use actual Kool Aid?

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Yes, although the stain will be lighter. Allow it to dry first and add several layers to get a darker color, but be mindful of keeping it on your lips.

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If you'll eat, for instance pomegranate regularly, will your lips stain somehow overtime?

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No your lips won't stay stained just by eating something. But beet juice is awesome as a lip stain! It also helps to keep your lips soft and healthy. just clean a beet, juice it in a juicer or a blender, add a few drops of lemon juice. Then just apply it on your lips and wait a few minutes for it to stain and you can do that until you get the shade you want!

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If I use honey and lemon on my lips how long do I need to keep it on? And for how long do I need to do it?

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Do not keep it on for more than 10 minutes. The skin on your lips is very sensitive and the lemon will most likely irritate it. Only do it once a week.

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