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Lips: your questions answered

What's the difference between a lip tint and a lipstick?
Lip tints, a Korean favourite from brands like rom&nd, are usually water or gel based and leave a sheer, juicy stain that lasts through coffee and lunch. Lipsticks give fuller, more opaque colour in finishes from satin to matte, and liquid lipsticks dry down to a long-wearing finish. Tints suit a natural, blurred look, while lipsticks give a more defined, polished one.
How do I make lip colour last longer?
Start with smooth lips: use a balm earlier in the day, then blot off the excess before applying colour. Line and fill in with a lip liner, which gives colour something to grip. Apply lipstick, blot with a tissue and add a second layer. For tints, build up thin layers and press in with a fingertip. Matte liquid formulas, such as Maybelline's, are made for long wear.
How do I choose a nude lip shade?
A flattering nude is usually a shade or two deeper than your natural lip colour, rather than a match for your skin, which can look flat. Fair skin often suits soft pinks and peachy beiges, medium skin warm rose and caramel tones, and deeper skin rich browns and mauves. A lip liner matched to your lipstick, or a touch deeper, adds definition. Hince offers a wide range of muted shades.