How to Use lipstick in a Sentence

lipstick

noun
  • I put on some lipstick.
  • She was wearing bright red lipstick.
  • As for how to find the best shades of red lipstick for your skin tone?
    Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 14 Feb. 2024
  • Your lipstick says that this look is too young for you.
    Audrey Burges, The New Yorker, 5 July 2023
  • And Clairol’s winning thing on the mouth: Call-a-Copper lipstick.
    Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 17 July 2023
  • Throw on a rabbit fur stole, red lipstick and you’re all set.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 17 Oct. 2023
  • Think of those heavy-set glasses à la Iris Apfel, or of a bold pink or red lipstick.
    Kathleen Baird-Murray, Glamour, 2 Mar. 2023
  • Grab a black wig and some red lipstick, and slip into a sleek black dress for a clever (and so easy!) costume.
    Olivia Evans, Women's Health, 7 Sep. 2023
  • Who was the first to cloak themselves in darkness and smear black lipstick onto their face?
    Daniel Rodgers, Glamour, 7 Nov. 2023
  • The Dior Addict lipstick gives up to six hours of color and shine and 24 hours of hydration.
    Enjanae' Taylor, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2024
  • For starters, the red French tips perfectly match her red lipstick.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 21 Dec. 2023
  • Just pop out your computer, throw in your lipstick and phone, and get on your way!
    Sophie Dweck, townandcountrymag.com, 31 May 2023
  • When budgets get tight, there’s nothing a tube of lipstick can’t solve.
    Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 5 Mar. 2024
  • Jenny stood inclined on the bar, wearing a blue and black dress with red lipstick.
    Noé López, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2023
  • The singer added to the goth glam aesthetic with sultry eye makeup and bright red lipstick.
    Oscar Holland, CNN, 13 Mar. 2023
  • And just a few inches below, her lips were coated in a glossy black lipstick.
    Marci Robin, Allure, 27 Nov. 2023
  • The woman wore lipstick and nail polish, and her eyes were shining.
    Margaret Talbot, The New Yorker, 22 Jan. 2024
  • Apply a thick layer before bed and wake up to plumper lips that feel nourished and ready to face the day (and your lipstick).
    Georgia Day, Vogue, 30 Dec. 2023
  • It’s made with 18-karat gold and shaped like a tube of lipstick for discreet hair removal anywhere.
    Natalie Alcala, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2023
  • Admittedly, too deep to project on the founders of lipsticks, lotions, and creams.
    Ebony Flake, Essence, 29 Mar. 2024
  • The liquid lipstick has a matte finish and can stay on your lips for up to 24 hours without touch ups.
    Talia Ergas, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2023
  • Swift can also be seen donning her iconic red lipstick as her hair blows in the wind.
    Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 10 Aug. 2023
  • Rio wears auburn pigtails, bold red lipstick, glittery makeup and clear high heels for the show.
    Elizabeth Myong, Dallas News, 19 Apr. 2023
  • The silencer on the gun in the photo is actually a Pat McGrath lipstick that Swift is known to wear.
    Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2024
  • On one wall was a large abstract painting in russets and burgundies and bright lipstick shades.
    Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2023
  • The bathrooms smelled like baby powder and old lipstick.
    Emily Ziff Griffin, The New Yorker, 21 Feb. 2024
  • For long-lasting color that won’t dry out your lips, matte liquid lipstick is the way to go.
    Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 7 Jan. 2024
  • And Sir John's first order of business will be revamping the lipsticks.
    Katie Intner, Harper's BAZAAR, 21 Apr. 2023
  • The singer has her hair down and appears to be wearing light makeup, with perfect eyebrows and a light pink lipstick.
    Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 1 July 2023
  • To complete the look, Nicole swiped on bold eyeliner and a neutral lipstick for makeup.
    Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 25 Apr. 2023

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