HOW TO WORK THE LIPSTICK......AND WORK IT GOOD!

PRIME YOUR SMILE --- Start by filling in lips with a flesh-colored pencil. Like a primer before paint, this step lays a foundation for the quick-to-fade shade to cling to, so it stays on longer.

PICK YOU HUE --- To avoid looking washed-out, opt for pink undertones (rather than beige or nude) that are at least two shades darker than your complexion. Peachy-gold flatters fair to medium faces.

GO FOR THE GLEAM ---Choose a high-shine lipstick. When you go light on color, a slight sheen will draw attention to lips, putting the spotlight on your smile.

PREVENT SMUDGES ---Next, trace the outline of lips with a nude-colored pencil;

FIND YOUR SHADE ---Cherry reds bring out rosiness in fair cheeks. Orangey reds warm up olive skin, and fuchsias work for dark complexions.