Lipstick information

Lipstick safety

The Environmental Working Group has a "Skin Deep" database that rates beauty products, including lipstick, on the safety of their ingredients. No testing or user ratings are included.

AlterNet.org's aim is to inspire action and advocacy on health care and other issues. This article discusses the findings of a study of lead in lipstick.

TheDailyGreen.com lists 11 lead-free lipsticks, as tested by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics.

Lipstick in culture

Rita Johnson, writing in Chemical & Engineering News, discusses lipstick's history and ingredients in "What's That Stuff? Lipstick."

ClearlyExplained.com discusses the science, history and cultural aspects of lipstick.

Ben Zimmer at Slate.com gives the historical background for a popular phrase in "Who First Put 'Lipstick on a Pig'?"

How to apply lipstick, choosing a shade

Paula Begoun answers readers' questions and provides basic information about how to apply lipstick and choose the right shade.

In this YouTube video, InStyle magazine demonstrates how to apply lipstick.

Julyne Derrick, beauty guide for About.com, has a number of "Makeup Tips," including good advice for choosing the right lipstick shade and for making it last.

Canadian Living provides good tips for determining what shade of lipstick goes with your skin tone.

SheKnows.com has several articles with useful tips about lipstick application and color choice.

Linda Wells' book, "Allure: Confessions of a Beauty Editor," available at Amazon.com, has practical tips on lipstick application, technique and choosing the right shade.

Real Simple has a short article and video outlining four simple steps for "How To: Apply Lipstick."

Manufacturer websites provide useful information for choosing the right color as well as application techniques.

MAC

Nars

L'Oréal Paris

Revlon

Clinique

CoverGirl

Chanel

Blistex

Burt's Bees

Nivea

Mary Kay

Peacekeeper

Dr. Hauschka