Im scared to wear lipstick...?

Question

whenever i wear it, im scared it will smear all over my face. also, i feel like i am standing out, but everyone says it looks good, but i still feel self-conscious. so, i just dont wear it. but whenever i ask for advice on my makeup everyone says to add color to my lips. anyone have good advice on a soft color that wont stand out, but will add color and a good brand that i wont have to worry about smearing? thanks! ps- please dont suggest lipgloss im really tired of it because thats what i wear everyday instead of lip stick.

Answer 1

start with pinks. try the ones from stila. it's a good brand. u should try matte lipsticks instead of shiny ones. my fave is matte stain for lips from bobbi brown. there's also clinique long last soft matte lipstick. just look at gloss.com

Answer 2

Clinique Butter Shine is good. I don't know what your coloring is but there are some pinks and nudes that are great! MAC Viva Glam V is a favorite of mine. It's a neutral pink that works on almost all skin tones and has just a bit of shimmer.

If you're really worried about smearing, you can try the long-wearing lipsticks like Max Factor Lipfinity and Cover Girl Outlast. I don't know that you'd like them though, because they are hard to remove (even with a good remover) and they feel like you have something on your lips.

I would recommend you try a stain. BeneFit's BeneTint is a good one, but Vincent Longo's Lip & Cheek Gel Stain is even better. These are liquids that you brush on and let dry and then you pretty much forget they're there. You can top them with lip balm or gloss for a shiny look or to change the color a little. These don't smear at all. BeneTint doesn't wear as well or as evenly as Vincent Longo's, which is why I recommend that one.

Answer 3

Well, I was going to say lipgloss, but I guess not now! hehe, anyways, I think that if you're uncomfortable wearing it, then don't feal like you have to wear it. You shouldn't feal compelled to do everything that other people say. On the other hand, you said that you're tired of lipgloss, so maybe you should try a little lipstick. If you have problems deciding what colors to wear and how much, get a facial by a Mary Kay consultant, or go to a department store and have them do a look on you and tell them that you're especially wondering about lipsticks. They'll help you with that. If you think that lipstick is too thick, then try permanent lip coloring. You're lips will be like that forever, but you won't have to worry about fading or smearing, or thickness. I personally apply a little bit of lipstick and then lipgloss on top, but here's some tips for lipstick. Color lips in fully with lipliner, first. Then put on a lip outlining pencil like they sell with Mary Kay. Then apply the lipstick! I hope that this helps you!

xo tinkerbell xo

Answer 4

try a pink-y/tan color, as close to the natural color of your lips as possible. Also, wear lipliner with it. That should keep it on your lips! I absolutely love any lipstick from maybelline or covergirl - you just can't go wrong. I would suggest the 'nude' or 'pink' collection from Almay. It has a coordinating lipstick, lipliner, and lipgloss (to wear over the lipstick). You can pick it up at walmart, or other major retailers. For more tips and product reccomendations, check out my site:

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Answer 5

get a light pink a little bit darker then your cheeks-or put a lip liner on and a lil lighter lipstick on over it will make ur lips pop out and dont feel self concious some people cant wear make up b cuz they still are well ugly so if u got it flaunt it dont b afraid of what u got. also put a pale pink lip liner on and then put vaseline over ur lips (it makes them soft and shiny vry cute) and it looks really good. hope dat helps!

Answer 6

try using a lip stick that is close to your natural lip color..it will still make a difference, then put lip gloss over the lip stick..it will look good without you standing out too much.

Answer 7

Why don't you try using a pinkish/brownish colour?
It will look natural but still gives a nice shade to your lips.
You can also use a lip liner.
Don't worry your lipstick won't smear all over your face :)

Go on try something different.

Answer 8

i rarely wear makeup so i always feel selfconscious when i do. i hate how fake it looks (even when it's supposedly *neutral and natural*) so when occasions arise that light makeup would be appropriate for, i generally choose a kind of coralish colour lipstick. it enhances my own lip colour without looking uncomfortably fake. each skin tone will have a colour that looks best so don't be afraid to try a few out at the makeup counter before you buy.

Answer 9

You need a light shade lipstick that you will feel comfortable with also one that sticks and does not smear, I would suggest Avon Mocha Ice W..Lori

Answer 10

scared of lipstick you say ......okay this is the trick .....its not so much that you are rally scared of lipstick , its color!!!!! try to find a lip-pencil that is similar to your skin tone .....line your lips THEN rub your lips together then try a lip balm .....guess what you have ...YOUR OWN LIPSTICK !!!!! try this for a while until you get use to the idea of having color on your lips.....when you get use to that idea then you can move on to TRUE color ......have fun !!!