Over at My Husband Betty, we’ve been having one of our fluffier discussions: what lipstick do you use?
I’ve got a couple different shades that I use: MAC’s Taupe (not really taupe) with Spice lip liner is a good neutral day-time shade.
For evening or drag I tend to use Viva Glam IV (rose with gold) with Brick lip liner, or Media (reddish purple) with Vino lip liner, both of which are matched to the eye shadow/blush I’m wearing.
Both lip balm and foundation are helpful. Lip balm to prevent chapping, and a light coat of foundation will help the lipstick stay on. (Foundation does lighten your lips a bit, so you need to compensate by going a little dark with the shade of lipstick.) FWIW, a friend of mine claims that different brands can make a difference. For example, she finds MAC’s Russian Red really drying, but found the same shade elsewhere that works fine.
FYI, Paula’s Choice has the best lip brush I’ve seen—it holds a point like nothing else.
FWIW, one tip I learned: if you use a lip liner, first outline your lips, then lay the pencil on its side and feather inward. This both gives you lips a fuller look (since the edges of your lip will be slightly darker than middle, and avoids the “Joan Crawford look” if your lipstick wears off.
