Depending on the health of your lips, a glossed look does a pretty good job of covering up imperfections..but if you want to go matte- Be sure to exfoliate. Here's how: Start with dry lips. STEP1:Dip your finger in coconut oil+sugar STEP2:Scrub Scrub Scrub and Viola! smooth and silky AND hydrated kissable lips. XOXO Brit SELFMagazine article Q&A: 1. What are your favorite dark lipsticks this season (products and colors)? My Favorite dark lip colors this season:NARS Audacious