Plus the best lipsticks for a perpetually parched pout.
Reader question: I have really dry lips so lipstick always looks terrible on me.
Is there any way for me to wear it?
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Judy Price
As someone with eternally chapped lips, lipstick has always felt intimidating to me too.
And don’t even get me started on matte finishes, which might as well be dry lip purgatory.
Long story short, wearing lipstickisdoable with dry lips, but it does take a little extra work.
Exfoliate with a lip scrub in the morning.
If you really want to keep your pout flake-free, it’s time to bring in an exfoliator.
Apply a thin layer of lip balm 10-20 minutes before applying lipstick.
Think of lip balm as a lipstick primerit will give your lips the ideal base to layer lipstick over.
So, why wait the extra few minutes?
It can also shorten the wear of your lipstick since the waxes prevent the pigment from setting properly.
To avoid unnecessary waiting (because who has time for that in the morning?
Apply a hydrating lipstick.
Yes, they exist!
I know it says semi-matte, but this formula goes against everything you know about traditional matte lipsticks.
If you’re looking for a hydratingred lipstick, this is a great option.
Fun fact: The unique bullet shape is inspired by Rihanna’s iconic Cupid’s bow for uber-precise program.
Remember the Lip Smackers collection you hoarded in the ’90s?
The pigmented formula will never feel goopy on your lips (or have hair stuck to it).
Plus, it smells like coconut!
