Sheer Moisturizing Lipstick is more casual (and forgiving) than their matte counterparts; these contain moisturizing ingredients like vitamin E or jojoba oil to keep lips supple and soft. These shades don’t require as much structure as mattes. Apply from the tube without lip lines, or pat them on with your finger.
Lip Stain will appear super-dark and liquidy in the package, but they go on rosy or berry-hued. They will stay on for a very long time. This shade can be applied quickly.
Lip Gloss comes in many different textures, from very thick and syrupy to light and slippery. It makes thin lips look plumper, and the shiny finish is a very hot look right now. Apply by sweeping it on with a wand, or if it’s in a pot, dab on with your finger. Glosses aren’t supposed to look perfect. But for a more polished look, line and fill in lips with a matching lip pencil (the best hot brands have just come out with sheer pencils that complement the texture of gloss), then apply the gloss.
Every look is based on one of four eye/lip combinations—Light eye/Light lips, Light eye/Dark lips, Dark eye/Light lips, and Dark eye/Dark lips.
1. Light eye/Light lips
This is a fresh, dewy, “no makeup” look. Matte neutral shadows and shimmery creams are used. Lip shades are warm carmels, coffees, toasts, and anything with a hint of golden undertones.
2. Light eye/Dark lips
This is classic, elegant, very 1950s, and very ladylike. You’ll use a lot of black mascara and no shadow. Lip shades are deep and dramatic, like plum, true crimson, and deep bronze.
3. Dark eye/Light lip
A sexy, party look is conveyed here. The lip shades are subtle, but are in purple, emeralds, and maroon.
4. Dark eye/Dark lip
We’re talking serious glamour here. Eye and lip shades should have the same tone. For example, a purple eye will eggplant stain lipstick is an ideal look. A bronze eye with a golden-chestnut lip gloss will also look sensational.
