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
  • Pugh slicked her hair back and wore dark red lipstick paired with dark red nails.
    — Tracey Harrington McCoy, Peoplemag, 8 Dec. 2022
  • Black lipstick might be swapped for a berry liner.
    — Sophia Panych, Allure, 8 Oct. 2025
  • The lights on her red cape and her ruby lipstick were bright.
    — Neima Jahromi, The New Yorker, 23 May 2022
  • But a lot of the time matte lipstick would get dry and chalky.
    — Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Swift wore red lipstick to add a pop of color to her look.
    — Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
  • The look was topped off with a sleek updo and bright red lipstick.
    — Catherine Santino, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
  • While some lipsticks tend to be drying, this one is far from it.
    — Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2026
  • Or wear lipstick to the grocery store?
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
  • That’s like putting lipstick on a pig and calling it a princess.
    — al, 14 Dec. 2021
  • Throw on a rabbit fur stole, red lipstick and you’re all set.
    — Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 17 Oct. 2023
  • Artists used lipstick for blush and lip gloss on the eyelids for shine.
    — refinery29.com, 6 Dec. 2020
  • The pair shared a hug in the photo, and matched with red lipstick.
    — Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Try matching your lipstick to your purse.
    — Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 4 Jan. 2026
  • Just don’t forget the red lipstick.
    — Zoe Weiner, StyleCaster, 30 Sep. 2025
  • If lipstick isn't your thing, then just a trace of pigment may be the way to go.
    — Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 23 Aug. 2022
  • Would bright pink lipstick, a cartoon print tie, or a blue steel pout do the trick?
    — Sofia Shchukina, NPR, 3 Sep. 2024
  • Her pink lipstick, notably, is gone.
    — Maggie Harrison Dupré, Futurism, 22 Jan. 2026
  • The lipstick red works really nice on my skin with a deep tan.
    — Alexis Bennett, Vogue, 1 Aug. 2022
  • Dream of putting on a lipstick and never having to touch it again?
    — Chelsea Hall, Marie Claire, 28 Oct. 2020
  • Some of the girls thought one of the female muppets had too much lipstick.
    — NBC News, 17 Dec. 2020
  • And that includes her lipstick.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 14 Aug. 2025
  • The lipstick lover in your life will be thrilled with this affordable gift.
    — Jennifer Aldrich, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2021
  • For one thing, the lipstick is creamy and comfortable to wear.
    — Robin Raven, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
  • The wooden tray at the bottom can hold rings, lipstick, and more.
    — Chris Hachey, BGR, 15 Apr. 2021
  • Finish off the look with a structural leather bag and your best lipstick.
    — Clare Holden, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
  • In the same clip, Swift wears coral lipstick, not her usual red.
    — Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Aug. 2025
  • Use one under lipstick or gloss, over a balm, or all on its own—no hard and fast rules here.
    — Annie Blackman, Allure, 5 May 2025

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