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  • Question
    What are warm-toned lipstick colors?
    Xochitl Martinez
    Community Answer
    Anything red-based: pinks, orange creams, etc.
  • Question
    I want my mouth to look small. How can I do it?
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    Use lipsticks in colors that are closer to your skin tone. For example, if you have very light skin, I would recommend a light pink or nude. For a medium skin tone, a deeper nude color would work, and if your skin is dark, use a brown or brown-pink color. If you want, you can apply concealer to the edges of your lips to make them appear smaller.
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    Why did you play a video of a woman who has yellow bottom teeth? It was really gross!
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    It is absolutely disgusting that you had to address it. If you don't like it, simply go and watch a different tutorial. Not every woman has pearly white teeth. Be more open minded, you should just be happy that woman made that video to be used.
  • Question
    Sometimes my real lip color comes out, even after using lipstick. How can I stop this from happening?
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    You can put concealer on your lips first. Use one that is about the same tone as your skin tone, then apply the lipstick. The concealer will do its work covering your original lip color and it will help the lipstick to stay in place.
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    I'm always concerned about having lipstick on my teeth, if anything touches my mouth when I have lipstick on, I'll go mental! What should I do?
    Community Answer
    Try a lipstain. They are like lipstick but don't come off when you eat or drink. Either that, or just don't worry about it.
  • Question
    Would a cherry red lip complement pale skin?
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    Think "Taylor Swift". Yes! To determine the best "red" for your skin, find out if your skin has cool or warm undertones (if you don't already know), and then find choose a red lip color that flatters you. Not every color of cherry red will look good on you. Find one that makes you feel and look beautiful.
  • Question
    What if I don't have a lip liner?
    Community Answer
    You may still apply lipstick without a liner.
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    What colors suit dark skin?
    Community Answer
    You can wear just about any color, but bright, bold, and darker colors may flatter you the most. Reds, hot pinks, and pinkish-purples will look great. Stay away from lighter colors, as they will give you too much contrast (unless, of course, this is the look you wish to go for).
  • Question
    How can I make my lips look puffier?
    Community Answer
    Use a lip plumper and a plumping lipstick. Or you can apply lipstick more liberally around your actual lip.
  • Question
    If I can't find a lip liner that matches the lip liner, can I skip it or can I try to use a lighter lip liner shade?
    Xochitl Martinez
    Community Answer
    You can always choose to not wear a lip liner, though it is recommended for long wear.
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    If I want to prevent my lips from drying, can I apply some lip balm before lipstick?
    Community Answer
    Yes. Let it sit on your lips before applying the lipstick and wipe off any excess.
  • Question
    I have bought four lipsticks now, all from different brands, and when I put them on my lips they become bitty and parts of my lip show through. How can I stop this?
    Community Answer
    It's not sure what you mean by "bitty". You could put on concealer. white lip liner or chapstick on before applying the lipstick, if you are experiencing lipstick lifting off.
  • Question
    How do I make the curve of my lip with lip liner?
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    When tracing with your line, just follow the natural shape of your lip. If you're trying to create a different shape, use slow strokes until you find a shape that you personally enjoy. Then proceed to connect the strokes and fill in the rest of your lip.
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    How can I figure out if a lipstick color complements my skin tone?
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    A foolproof way is to look at your veins. If they are more green-ish, you have warmer undertones in your skin, and thus should chooses lipsticks with warmer undertones. If your veins are more purple, you have cooler undertones in your skin and should stick with colors with cooler undertones. If they are blue-ish, or you can't really tell, you likely have neutral undertones, and can pull off most any lip shade. Typically, those with a more bronzed tan or with yellow-ish, fair skin have warmer undertones. Those with an olive-y tan or pink-ish, fair skin have cooler undertones.
  • Question
    Can I use a different color lipliner with a lipstick?
    Kaylene Tebbens
    Community Answer
    You can, if you blend it well.
  • Question
    How can I maintain healthy skin?
    Trespassingclown123
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    Drink plenty of water as it flushes away any harmful pollutants. Eat organic foods with antioxidants. Limit your sun exposure or use sunscreen. Employ a morning face wash routine using natural skin products. Use only non-comedogenic makeup (if you wear it) to limit the amount of oils which clog pores resulting in acne.
  • Question
    Lipstick makes my face too overconfident. Which colors will help me?
    Cecilia Flores
    Top Answerer
    Avoid reds, black, purples, bright pinks, and dark colors. Try a muted pink, a light brown, something subtle.
  • Question
    Why doesn't red lipstick look good on me?
    Community Answer
    Some people look better in different color tones. You might want to find out whether your skin has a cool or warm tone, and then use that as a starting point to find the best colors for yourself. You can go to any makeup counter, like at your local mall, to get help with this step.
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    Which color should I use if I have dark lips?
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    The color is really more dependent on the shade of your skin than the shade of your lips. However, if your lips are darker, then I would avoid any particularly bright or dark colors. Instead, aim for a medium shade.
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    What lipstick shades are perfect for black, mixed raced, tanned and white people?
    Community Answer
    Mauve and taupe look absolutely lovely on any skin tone/color. From ivory to ebony, those colors will compliment any and all skin tones.
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    What color of lipstick fits dark lips?
    Community Answer
    You should focus more on what color matches skin tone, because the lipstick will most likely cover up your natural lip color.
  • Question
    How do I apply lipstick well?
    Awesome Sauce
    Community Answer
    Practice makes perfect! Perhaps you should start with natural colors, and once you get better at applying, move on to bolder colors.
  • Question
    How can I use lipstick without my parents knowing?
    Community Answer
    You could use lip gloss instead of lip stick. It's not as noticeable and easier to wipe off if you need to.
  • Question
    Am I to use lip liner or two types of lipstick for ombre?
    Cecilia Flores
    Top Answerer
    Both work fine, just as long as the finishes match. A matte lip liner and a glossy lipstick don't work together for ombre.
  • Question
    Can I wear more than one lipstick at a time?
    Community Answer
    You can. The main purpose for doing this is if you want to combine two lipstick shades into another shade by layering one on top of the other. If you mean can you wear one lipstick on one lip and one on the other, you could if you wanted to, but that is pretty unusual, and you definitely shouldn't do it for formal situations or if you want to look normal.
  • Question
    No matter how I apply lipstick, there is always a cracked line after some minutes. What do I do?
    Community Answer
    Try applying Vaseline or a similar product and a lip primer before applying lipstick.
  • Question
    How can I make a perfect shape when applying lip shade? I am always unable to get a perfect shape.
    Cecilia Flores
    Top Answerer
    It's almost impossible to do anything perfectly, especially when it comes to lipstick and eyeliner. Try using a lip liner to outline your lips, then fill them in with the lipstick.
  • Question
    How to apply lipstick shades for autumn, winter, spring and summer?
    Holdencaulfield
    Community Answer
    Red is a staple color year round. Go for more orange-red shades in the summer, and blue-red shades in the winter. Typically, go for warmer colors in the summer and autumn, and cooler colors in the spring and winter. Also, brown shades like taupes are great for autumn, happy colors such as pinks and purples are great for spring, darker/deeper shades like berries and plums are great in the winter and electric pinks and purples are great for summer.
  • Question
    Doesn't applying translucent powder make the lipstick matte?
    Community Answer
    It could, but you have to look farther into whether or not that certain lipstick will work with the translucent powder.
  • Question
    What's the right lipstick for dark people?
    Cecilia Flores
    Top Answerer
    Black lipstick looks amazing on dark skin because it doesn't look too dark. Reds, browns, and other vampy colors would look good, too.
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