Because LipSense is applied, and wears, much differently than wax lipstick, it is important that you read the following instructions before use.  Ready?  OK….

LipSense  long lasting color does have a bit of a learning curve.  Just like driving a car or baking bread, it is easy once you learn how.

• LipSense needs to be applied to clean, dry lips.  If you have lip color, chap stick, gloss, moisturizer, foundation or oils from foods, the colour will not hold as promised. I use a wet washcloth after putting on the rest of my makeup.
• LipSense is colour pigment in a suspension fluid, so it is important to shake the tube for a few seconds prior to use.  You should hear the mixing balls moving inside the tube.  If you are using the tube for the first time or the first time in a week or so, maybe shake about 10 seconds.

• If you like to line your lips, you may use our LinerSense or line with LipSense using the pointed part of the LipSense applicator.  If you need to do any correcting to your liner or LipSense just erase with your Ooops! (provided in your Starter Set) and wipe away.

• You will apply three thin coats (we recommend a minimum of three and up to 5) of LipSense - allowing each coat to dry about 5  seconds.  Between coats, resist the urge to rub your lips together!  This can be done after your gloss is applied.  If you are using a highlighter, your top coat will be highlighter.  LipSense colours mix beautifully - so get creative!

• Think of applying LipSense more like painting than applying lipstick.  Go in one direction, as opposed to the back-and-forth motion you use with wax lipsticks.  You can go all the way across the top lip or the left side, then the right, before moving on to the bottom lip. You may find the final application is more even if you start on the right side for the first coat, and left side on the second coat, etc.  (This is because there is more product on the applicator when first taken out of the tube.)

• If you experience a tingling sensation after applying LipSense, don’t worry.  This is normal for women with dry lips. (Many women who regularly use wax lipstick and chap stick have dry lips.) The tingling will stop immediately when you apply the gloss and won’t happen at all after a few days of using the Shea Butter gloss.

• After you have put on your desired coats, and they are dry, liberally apply the gloss and rub your lips together to distribute the gloss.  Reapply as needed during the day and after eating. For the first week use your gloss frequently and at night before bed. Your lips will quickly feel softer and healthier than ever before.  If you notice slight exfoliating of your lips, don’t worry.  This is natural and will reveal healthy skin cells below!

• LipSense mistakes can be corrected with Ooops! and removed at night with glycerin soap (like original Neutrogena) and a cotton pad, cotton ball or washcloth.  Don’t use soap on your lips every night - only if you still have a lot of product left on your lips.