Jewel & Jewel

My lips never seem to burn during the summer—is it still necessary for me to wear SPF?

When you’re hitting the beach or plan to be outdoors for an extended period of time, take precaution: The shinier and more reflective your pucker is, the more UV rays it will attract. While the negative effects on lips may not be immediately visible, a dark brown lesion—called labial lentigo—sometimes develops after repeated sun exposure. A spot that can appear as small as a freckle or as large as Marilyn Monroe’s mole, labial lentigo often forms on the lower lip since it’s a larger, more exposed surface area.

To keep your pout lesion-free, wear a matte, non-reflective lip balm like Tarte 24/7 Natural Lip Sheer with SPF 15.

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Why does lipstick look different on my lips than in the tube?

Ever try on a way-too-bright lipstick just for fun—only to be pleasantly surprised when it actually looks good? The reason, according to makeup master Pat McGrath, is because the natural color of your lips counteracts the vibrancy of the lipstick hue. “Kill the natural color by applying foundation first, and you’ll get a completely different lip shade using the same lipstick,” she says.

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Spring is in the air and that means it’s all change in the beauty world. Gone are the dark eyes and berry shades of winter, and in their places are a whole of host of fresh new hair and make-up trends to try. The spring/summer 2009 shows were a thing of contrast.

Prada spring/summer 2009

Chloé spring/summer 2009

Gucci spring/summer 2009

Anna Sui spring/summer 2009

Dolce & Gabbana spring/summer 2009

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