Lipstick Tips

by WiredBerries Editors — August 18, 2008

Few things make you feel as complete as a good lipstick. Shoes' major rival as the most important accessory, lipstick can be all you need to look polished. Here are a few lipstick tips acquired from friends and the Internet:

• Test lipstick on your fingertips rather than your wrist or the back of your hand.
• Absolutely do not use dark liner with light lipstick unless you're getting ready for a costume party.
• The oldest trick in the book for keeping lipstick off your teeth: Apply lipstick, than stick your index finger in your mouth and pull it out with your lips gently pursed. The extra will come off on your finger rather than your bright whites.
• If you get home and you realize you made a bad lipstick purchase, don't throw out your mistake. Try mixing the color with others to create a perfect customized shade.
• Make your gloss last a little longer by first covering lips with liner, then applying gloss.