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Minimizing Red Lips?


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So my lips are naturally very red, which annoys me like nothing else; they're the last thing on my face that I want people to notice.

Do any of you put something on your lips to make them more flesh-toned? I've read about using thick stage makeup (foundation liquid and powder), but I'm hoping to find something that's easy to use every day and that I won't have to fix up every time I swig some soda. There are so many lipstick brands featuring "neutral" and "nude" colors that I could probably spend a fortune before I find something decent. My first buy wasn't worth it, and I'm too poor to do a lot of experimenting.

I'd really appreciate your suggestions or advice! And if there's a specific brand that you'd swear by, I'll be all over it. =)

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Guest AlyTheGreatAngel

Yes! I Can help im a big 16 yr old makeup junkie>=]!! Dont spend your moneyy!! Ok so I dont know if you have seen Taylor Swifts Covergirl commercial....well anyways she has these 2 things that shes "using" the foundation and this lip stainer thing...well I recommend the lip stainer thing in nude it looks like a Marker and ifs just a stain it wont look glossy or like lip stick or anything its perfect just buy and I recommend U go to walmart its 5-6$ and at CVS its 8$ :/ I just saved u momey:) good luck! OHHHHHH and U can set it in with translusent powder NYC sells one for 2$ =) Good luck....btw NYC sells at CVS:D.

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Guest Bunny

Foundation. There are things you can find that keep makeup from smudging and ect but just a regular foundation will help. And you can get it in a stick to make it at least easy to reapply.

Not to mention a regular one isn't as heavy and wont make it look like you just don't have any lips.

At least that's what I'd do.

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Ok so I dont know if you have seen Taylor Swifts Covergirl commercial....well anyways she has these 2 things that shes "using" the foundation and this lip stainer thing...well I recommend the lip stainer thing in nude it looks like a Marker and ifs just a stain it wont look glossy or like lip stick or anything its perfect just buy and I recommend U go to walmart its 5-6$ and at CVS its 8$ :/ I just saved u momey:) good luck! OHHHHHH and U can set it in with translusent powder NYC sells one for 2$ =) Good luck....btw NYC sells at CVS:D.

Advice from a pro! I was hoping there would be some hanging around here. =)

A lip stain sounds great--particularly the non-glossy non-sticky part. I'm kind of curious about how visible it would be, though. Do you happen to know if it's pretty opaque, or do you think I'd have to add layer over layer over layer to cover up my lips' natural redness?

And I'm a makeup dunce. By "set it in" do you mean that after it finishes drying, I'd dust the powder over my lips? Sorry for the silly questions!

Foundation. There are things you can find that keep makeup from smudging and ect but just a regular foundation will help. And you can get it in a stick to make it at least easy to reapply.

Not to mention a regular one isn't as heavy and wont make it look like you just don't have any lips.

At least that's what I'd do.

You know, I hadn't even thought about the stick foundations. And easy is right up my alley! (So is not appearing lipless.) I'll look around and see which stick foundations won't make me look like I've been eating cake batter.

Thank you both for the suggestions! I really appreciate them. =)

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You need to remember that green neutralizes red just as yellow neutralizes blue so find something with that base of hue.it;s why they make those yucky looking green concealers-to cover red spots etc.

Also add dark rimmed glasses or a dramatic hairstyle, big flat neck chain, a bold pattern in a shirt-things along that line to become a focal point and draw the eye away from your lips.

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You need to remember that green neutralizes red just as yellow neutralizes blue so find something with that base of hue.it;s why they make those yucky looking green concealers-to cover red spots etc.

Also add dark rimmed glasses or a dramatic hairstyle, big flat neck chain, a bold pattern in a shirt-things along that line to become a focal point and draw the eye away from your lips.

You know, I'd just thought those were green containers, not that the stuff inside was green too. Revelation! I'm pretty sure I've seen green lipstick-like tubes of concealer before. I'll keep a sharp eye out for those.

I've got the super cool glasses, but everything else is pretty lacking. Sounds like I'll be messing around with my hair and clothes a bit too. That's great advice, and will definitely make me feel less self-conscious.

Thanks!

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Guest AlyTheGreatAngel

No I believe you would only apply it once as for the layering It would depend on your likeing. Play with it but I think one layer would look great! Natrual the marker it self is ment to look natraul no matte finish or anything but with the powder it sets it so it give it that matte finsh but honestly its however you like it! As for the foundation/concealer sticks I would not recommend them because it will look a bit fake been there done that and Ironically its because I have big lips I love them but I can wear RED lipstick and I tried making them smaller. It did not work! Stick with the stains! Good luck!

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No I believe you would only apply it once as for the layering It would depend on your likeing. Play with it but I think one layer would look great! Natrual the marker it self is ment to look natraul no matte finish or anything but with the powder it sets it so it give it that matte finsh but honestly its however you like it! As for the foundation/concealer sticks I would not recommend them because it will look a bit fake been there done that and Ironically its because I have big lips I love them but I can wear RED lipstick and I tried making them smaller. It did not work! Stick with the stains! Good luck!

Okay, I think I'm sold on trying some lip stain! It really does sound ideal. =D

If anyone else has had better luck with foundation/concealer, though, I would love to know which one you recommend. =)

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Guest Lokki

Speaking of concealer...I use a Cover Girl blemish concealer stick on my lips. It goes on just like lipstick. I smooth it out after that and apply some chapstick over it to minimize the patchy, "makeupy" look. I'm not sure how much it is, but any concealer stick would probably work.

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