Bobbi Answers Your Lipstick Questions

Got a beauty question? Please tweet @yahoobeauty with #askbobbi or email me at [email protected]. Keep the questions coming and I’ll keep answering them.

Dear Bobbi,

I want to wear red lipstick for fall, but I can’t seem to find the right shade. Can you help?

Thanks,

Marisa

Dear Marisa,

Some women look amazing in red lipstick and it’s easy for them to wear a range of reds. If you like yourself in red lipstick, see how you look in a bright shade versus a dark one. But red lipstick doesn’t work on everyone. Dense, matte formulas are more of a commitment, and will either work or not. A sheer formula is more forgiving, and easier to wear. Try a lipstain or even a lipgloss in red as an option—it’s the easiest way to wear red.

Xo Bobbi

Dear Bobbi,

I’m now 55 and have light wrinkles around my lips. How do I keep lipstick or chunky lip pencils from bleeding off my lips? 

Thank you,

Jaynie

Dear Jaynie,

Use a lip pencil that is close to your natural lip color to outline and then fill in your whole lip. That is the best way to create a base so that your lipstick won’t spread out. Apply lipstick on top of it.

Xo Bobbi

Dear Bobbi,

What the easiest way to keep my lipstick from coming off during the day? I teach for a living and don’t have time to reapply often.

Thanks for your help!

Janice

Dear Janice,

There is no such a thing as a lipstick that stays on all day that actually looks good. I would suggest using a matte lipstick, it will stay on longest and you can refresh it around lunchtime. You can always apply a tinted lip balm to keep the color on—just a quick swipe will refresh your look, no mirror required.

Xo Bobbi