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Lip Makeup Tutorials

Lip Makeup

No makeup look is complete without a swipe of lip color. Bold, statement-making lipstick shades and plumping, light-reflecting glosses can level up the rest of your makeup in an instant. Prefer something more understated? Hydrating balms and sheer tints deliver an everyday wash of color. Explore our lip makeup blog for inspiration and shop the range to find your next favorite.

Lip Makeup FAQs

What Are the Types of Lip Makeup?

There are several categories of lip products, each serving a different purpose. These include lipstick (available in liquid, cream, crayon, and bullet formats with matte or high-shine finishes), lip gloss, lip stain, lip liner, and lip balm. Lip gloss is great for a subtle, yet shiny look, while a lip stain imparts a long-wear finish that gives a very natural effect. Lip liners help define the borders of your lips and prevent color from feathering.

Which Lip Products Are Long Lasting?

Several formulas are designed for extended wear:

  • Super Stay Teddy Tint — up to 12 hours of wear
  • Super Stay Vinyl Ink — up to 16 hours with a glossy finish
  • Super Stay Matte Ink — up to 16 hours with a matte finish
  • Super Stay Ink Crayon — up to 8 hours of wear
  • Super Stay 24 Lipstick — up to 24 hours of wear

How Do You Do Lip Makeup?

Start by using a lip liner to outline your lips, then fill them in with your chosen color. For added dimension, finish the look with a swipe of gloss.

Where Can I Find Lip Makeup Ideas?

Our lip makeup blog offers tutorials, techniques, and professional tips to help you create your next look.

How Do I Make My Lips Look Bigger with Makeup?

Drawing slightly outside of your natural lip shape with a liner helps create a fuller appearance. Lighter lipstick shades and a plumping gloss add the illusion of volume through added dimension and light reflection.

How Long Does Lip Makeup Last?

Drier formulations can last up to two years, while liquid products typically last about six months to a year.

How to Do Makeup for Thin Lips?

Placing your liner just outside your natural lip line, combined with a lighter lipstick shade and a plumping gloss, helps create a fuller-looking pout.

How to Remove Lip Makeup?

Liquid makeup removers work best, particularly waterproof formulas for long-wear products. Oil cleansers or cleansing balms are effective alternatives.