Beauty | Style

Can You Wear Lipstick With A Mask? Yes!

Best long-lasting tips to wearing lipstick under a mask. Smudge proof and keep fierce with tips for keeping your lipstick long-lasting under your mask.

Cathy Clarke
4 min readDec 6, 2020

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I adore lipstick and everything about lipstick. It is an obsession that grew from my first strawberry Lipsmacker to an ever-evolving, extensive red lipstick collection.

I tried to get on trend with the increase of eye products due to the need to wear masks in all public interactions. Although I have enjoyed my time experimenting with vibrant eyeliner and YouTube tutorial-esqe eye looks, nothing completes my look like a polished lip.

I must admit, I feel like it’s an ode to my past life before the pandemic. I have always believed in the power of red lipstick and, just like generations before me, red lipstick is not only is a part of my identity but symbolizes my strength, confidence and voice.

Just like everyone else, the pandemic has massively altered many aspects of my lifestyle. My job (theatre teacher) and hobbies (art galleries, travelling) evaporated at the start of the new normal. With physical distancing rules and public health regulations, my job and hobbies are seeking to re-define themselves…

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Cathy Clarke

Educator. Theatre Artist. Creative Strategist. Nourishing creativity and critical thinking through action based leadership. www.cathyclarketheatre.com