Types of Lipstick
Lip color comes in many forms. Among them are:
Lip Liner - Available in pencils and automatic applicators, used to define lips. It also helps in improving lipstick's staying power and preventing "bleeding", particularly with older women.

Lipstick - The main component in lip color, used to shade the majority of the lip surface. May be frosted, glossy, or matte; available in thousands of shades.

Lip Gloss - A shiny lip covering, either colored, frosted, or clear. Gloss may be applied alone or to add shine to traditional lip color.
[edit]How to Apply Lipstick




The right lipstick completes a great look.Apply your lip liner first. Liner should be the same color or a shade slightly lighter than your main lip color -- never darker. Outline your natural lip line. Next, fill in your lips with your lip color. Using a lip brush will help your lipstick stay longer. Add gloss, if desired, and blot your lips with a tissue to remove excess color. Utilize your mirror, everytime, to avoid a rushed, clown-like look.

Tips for Lovely Lips
Looking your best requires a little finesse. For luscious, kissable lips, try the following:

Don't Skip the Liner - Lip liner gives a defined, elegant look as well as preventing lip color "bleeding."
Avoid Orange and Brown Lip Color Shades - They tend to make teeth look yellow.
Store Lip Color in the Refrigerator - I know it sounds weird, but your color will last longer.
Color Outside the Lines - For plumper lips, apply lip color slightly outside of your normal lip line.

Apply Foundation to your Lips - A thin layer of foundation on your lips will increase your lip color's staying power.
Chapstick - Apply a light layer of chapstick under your lip color to increase its staying power. Plus, your lips will be moisturized and protected from the sun.
Another Tip for Lasting Lip Color - Blot your lips after applying, lightly dust with pressed powder and reapply

Why doesn't this lipstick look right on me?

Why doesn't lipstick look the same when applied as it does in the tube? It's usually not the color that you saw in the tube that looks bad (otherwise, you wouldn't have bought it!), but the underlying or undertone color in the lipstick that shows it's true colors after you've applied it.

How can you tell what your undertone color is? Run a tester lipstick onto a piece of white paper (we do this for photo shoots all the time to find the right color, because on film, those undertones can look off), and look, what color do you see besides? It's easier to see on white paper, harder to see on skin tone until it's too late. What are you looking for? For theory's sake, let's take your favorite brown toned lipstick. Your basic lipstick undertones that you might see would be:

Red - pink
Makes the color seem warmer, but harder and deeper as well. Can also bring out all the red tones in your skin as well so be careful!

Yellow - orange
Makes the color warmer, and softer. Looks great on warm skin tones, but if you're really pale, can bring out the green/blue undertones in your skin. To be on the safe side, go towards the yellow side, rather than the range. Too much orange can make skin look gray and sluggish.

Green - blue
A way to make a lipstick more dramatic - deeper. Try to stay clear of these if possible, they can make you look like you're STILL standing under fluorescent lighting.

Silver - gray
Adds shimmer, softness, depth, Easy to spot in those light shimmer lipsticks that are so popular now. Adds light and softness to the lipstick, just make sure that it's not too much on the blue/gray side. Can make those under eye circles stand out.

Green
Huh? Green? Yep, sometimes. The trendy colors have them, and it's usually paired with a yellow tone as well. You'll look cool and hip, but you'll also feel as if you need more color on your face. (Hint: that's why the big blush trend is also prevalent.......just check out the lip color!)

There are perhaps more lipstick shades than any other cosmetic. Here, women can go wild choosing among the huge selection. A lipstick pencil helps in preventing the lipstick from “bleeding,” that is, running outside of the lip line. The lip pencil should match the lipstick closely and not be too dark or too light. If you want to make your lips appear larger, you can draw a line just outside of your natural lip line. The trick is to draw it right outside of your lips, not a whole centimeter out. On the flip side, if you want your lips to appear smaller, draw a line just inside of the natural lip line. You can apply lipstick straight from the tube or with a lip brush. A lip brush gives you more control over how much color goes on your lips.

Gloss is a better option for night than for day. Again, with nighttime, “going out” makeup, richer, brighter colors and shiny lips are more appropriate than in the office from nine-to-five.

Seasons are another thing to keep in mind. Spring and summer call for lighter colors and light application. Some women forego the foundation altogether during the humid summer months and opt for a concealer for only those spots that need it (typically under the eyes and around the base of the nose). A fully made-up winter face can look odd during the easy, carefree days of summer.

Whatever the season or time of day, remember that makeup should be fun, a colorful addition to your overall look and should enhance, not overpower, your beauty.