Bold, daring colors look divine on bountiful lips, especially when paired with minimal makeup elsewhere. Skip high-shine lip glosses, as they can appear goopy on larger lips. Instead, head for satin or creamy matte-finish lipsticks, moist-looking glosses, and tinted balms. Yummy! Spread Something Wonderful: Contagious Compliments Isn’t a smile the best accessory ever? It’s free. […]

Medium-size lips come alive when embellished with color. Check out bright and bold shades for evening drama or romantic and natural hues for daytime. You can always apply lipstick in a bright shade, then tone it down by sweeping on a lighter gloss on top. Medium-lipped ladies can pull off a classic red lipstick with […]

Make the most of small lips by using light to midtone shades that contain a pearly shimmer. Start by highlighting the Cupid’s bow (that little dip on the top lip) and under the lower lip with a bit of white highlight shimmer. This picks up light and frames the shape of your lips to make […]

The new tinted lip balms are fantastic, especially for women who don’t like the feel of lipstick or the stickiness of some glosses. Tinted lip balms give your lips that lively hint of color while moisturizing and protecting them at the same time. Lip stains are another great option. Usually found in gel or liquid […]

My lovely lips frame my bright smile. Mirror Mantra Today I am going to rock this world. I look great as I am right now!   Kimberlee, 16, Lakeland, FL   Bamboozled by color choices? Start with rose lipstick; it complements every skin tone. Redheads look great in warm rose, fair ladies shine in cool […]

Colored lip liners should come with a warning label: Caution, potential for abuse! For years, women have used liners to draw on lips they don’t have, to “correct” unevenness that would otherwise look really cute, to attempt to lock in lipstick for twenty-four hours or more, or to seal in gloss only to get “ring […]

Lips bring such bliss to our days. Laughter! Tasting a scrumptious dish! Offering an encouraging word! And my personal favorite, kissing! Clearly, our powerhouse puckers deserve pampering. Too many of us, however, have been caught up in obsessing over changing our lips instead of treating them like treasures. We waste our energy drawing on someone […]

Q: I really like using blush to add more color to my face, but sometimes the redness around my nose area becomes the focus instead of my highlighted cheeks. How can I prevent this? —Megan, 23, Glendora, CA A: By first creating an even skin canvas, your cheeks can command the spotlight. Start with the […]

Sultry, low cheekbones can command the limelight. It’s as easy as letting your fingers be your guide. First, apply bright blush two vertical finger-widths away from the nose and two horizontal finger – widths below the eyes. This pop of color brings attention to the cheeks by enhancing the apples. Next, sweep a bit of […]