Comments on: Holiday Makeup Ideas: Red Lips

By: BowsNHearts

BowsNHearts — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 07:14:34 +0000

I love Benetint! I use it for my cheeks and lips!

By: Rozylipop

Rozylipop — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 05:31:11 +0000

Thank you! I just ordered a new lip balm! I’m going to try this and you’re right, especially right now, my lips are sooooo dry!

By: Phyllis

Phyllis — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:12:23 +0000

Aww I’m sure you can rock red lips Kristie! I never wore red/bright lipsticks until 1+ year ago. It just takes some time to get used to the color.

By: kristie

kristie — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 06:44:38 +0000

i love this look but unfortunately i don’t think such a vivid red would ever work on me .

By: Phyllis

Phyllis — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 06:19:46 +0000

Rozylipop,

If you have a lot of lines on your lips, chances are your lips are chapped so first, you need to invest in a good lip balm and apply religiously.

Matte lipsticks tend to be on the drying side (which explains why your lines are being accentuated) so again, you need to prep your lips with a generous layer of balm before you apply lipstick.

I have chapped lips myself too and I personally try to stay away from lipsticks that are completely matte. If you like the matte look, you can always try a lipstick with a satin finish so it’s not completely matte nor glossy. I also find blotting with tissue in between coats help “mattify” the look.