How do I make my lipstick last all day?

Line your lips first with Lip Pencil in a matching shade to create a base that grips color and prevents feathering. Apply your Lipstick, then blot with a tissue and reapply for maximum staying power. For a truly transfer-proof finish, choose Lip Lava Liquid Lipstick — its matte, weightless formula sets down and stays put through wine, coffee, and hours of wear.

How do I pick a lipstick shade for my skin tone and undertone?

Cool undertones look best in blue-based reds, pinks, and berries. Warm undertones glow in orange-based reds, corals, and terracottas. Neutral undertones can wear both. As a general rule: if your veins look blue, go cool; green, go warm. Our Lipstick Palette is a great way to try multiple undertones in one product and see what flatters you most.

Is Bodyography lipstick vegan, cruelty-free, and paraben-free?

Yes, all Bodyography lipsticks are cruelty-free, paraben-free, and gluten-free. Most of our lipsticks are vegan; please check the individual product page for confirmation. We formulate with skin-loving ingredients like aloe vera, grapeseed oil, vitamin E, and castor seed oil so your lips are conditioned as you wear color.

Is the formula drying, or is it moisturizing?

Our classic Lipstick and Fabric Texture Lipstick are moisturizing formulas infused with aloe vera, grapeseed oil, and vitamin E — creamy, comfortable, and never drying. Lip Lava Liquid Lipstick is a transfer-proof matte that stays put for hours, so it feels slightly more set than our creams, but it doesn't dry out lips the way traditional liquid lipsticks can.

What's the difference between matte, satin, and cream finishes?

Matte is flat, high-pigment color with no shine — long-wearing and modern (Lip Lava Liquid Lipstick). Satin is soft, low-shine, comfortable, and forgiving on lips of any age (our classic Lipstick). Cream is a rich, hydrating finish with medium shine and a plush feel (Fabric Texture Lipstick). All three formats deliver full-coverage color — the finish is the only real difference.

Is Bodyography cruelty-free and vegan?

Yes — Bodyography is 100% cruelty-free and has been for over 27 years. The majority of our products are also vegan; a few contain beeswax or other animal-derived ingredients (all cruelty-free). Check individual product pages for confirmed vegan status. Cruelty-free is a non-negotiable across the brand. Certified by PETA and LEAPING BUNNY.

Where is Bodyography made, and are ingredients ethically sourced?

Bodyography is a family-owned professional cosmetics brand, headquartered in California and manufactured primarily in the United States, along with partners in S. Korea, France, Spain, Taiwan, China and Italy. We source ingredients responsibly and formulate to our own clean-beauty standards rather than to a universal checklist. What we include is just as intentional as what we leave out.

What's Bodyography's return policy on opened makeup?

We offer returns on unused products within 30 days of purchase. Because of hygiene standards, we generally cannot accept returns on opened cosmetics unless the product is defective. If your product arrived damaged or you have a formulation concern, please reach out to our customer service team — we take every message seriously and want to make it right.

How can I get a free professional shade match?

We offer free shade matching for foundation, concealer, tinted moisturizer, and more. Email us with a clear, natural-light photo of your face and neck (no makeup, no filter), and one of our team members — many of whom are working makeup artists — will match you personally. It's one of the most-used services we offer.