How to Remove Long-Lasting Lipstick
How to dissolve long-wear, matte and stain lip colors without scrubbing, and how to care for lips afterwards.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
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Lip Makeup
The right lip color can finish a look in seconds. These guides explain how to choose shades for cool, warm, neutral and olive undertones, what to expect from matte, satin, glossy and sheer finishes, and how to prepare your lips so that color goes on smoothly. You will find step-by-step help with liner, red lipstick, nude lipstick and ombre lips, along with ways to reduce smudging and to remove long-lasting formulas without scrubbing.
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Ombre Lips: An Easy Step-by-Step Tutorial
Two easy ways to create a gradient lip, the soft blurred center and the defined dark edge, with shade pairings and fixes.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
How to Reduce Lipstick Smudging and Transfer
Why lipstick moves, feathers and marks cups, and the application steps that keep it in place for longer.
By Sunil Dutt · 3 min read
Lip Tint vs Lipstick vs Lip Gloss: Key Differences
How lip tints, lipsticks and glosses differ in color, shine, comfort and wear, and how to combine them.
By Sunil Dutt · 3 min read
How to Choose Nude Lipstick for Your Skin Tone
How to find a nude lipstick that flatters fair, medium, tan and deep skin, and how to stop a nude from looking washed out.
By Sunil Dutt · 3 min read
How to Apply Red Lipstick Neatly
How to choose a red that suits you and apply it with crisp edges, clean teeth and color that lasts through a meal.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
How to Prep Your Lips Before Applying Lipstick
A short routine of gentle exfoliation and moisture that makes lipstick go on smoothly, plus care for dry or chapped lips.
By Sunil Dutt · 3 min read
How to Apply Lip Liner for a Defined Look
How to choose a lip liner shade, outline and fill the lips step by step, and use liner to stop lipstick feathering.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
Lipstick Finishes: Matte, Satin, Glossy, and Sheer
What matte, satin, glossy and sheer lipstick finishes look and feel like, how long each lasts and which lips they suit.
By Sunil Dutt · 3 min read