How do you prevent wine-stained lips?

If red wine turns your lips a blotchy purple, try one of these reader tips:

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Apply your deepest red lipstick first, suggests Natasha Beckerson. Any staining will blend right in beautifully!

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Before you go out, mix 1 Tbs. of brown sugar, 1 tsp. of olive oil and 1 tsp. of honey; rub on lips, then rinse, says Sue Wade. The scrub exfoliates away any dry skin, which is more prone to stains.