I think it has to do with what effect you want, and what your natural lips are like. For example, my lips are rather unevely pigmented. I use a pearlized gloss or shimmer chapstick, because the shimmer helps even out the look while still looking somewhat sheer & low key. I also have a friend with very highly pigmented lips who really prefers lipstick, because the opaque coverage really helps tone down the bright natural color.

gloss. I love bobbi brown and chanel the best. YOu could try bobbi brown rose sugar or chanel giggle might be nice on you!

I like the moisturising formula of gloss but I *hate* it when my hair sticks to it when it's windy!!! I've had real problems with dry lips over the last few months and have settled on The Body Shop Hemp lipbalm. I'm hoping to start wearing lippie again soon. I love lip stains though they are drying they do leave a lasting colour. I use Mac prep and prime under them which helps it to last then keep adding lip balm over the top x

I love lipgloss but my hair is constantly sticking to it, so I actually do either lipsticks or MAC lipliner and a dab of Kiehl's lip balm for shine.

MAC Twig is a nice neutral pinkish-brown - didn't work for me, but perfect on my fair-complexioned friend.

I've never been a big fan of either because I don't like anything drying or sticky on my lips. I usually just play up my eyes and swipe some lip balm on my lips! That said, I really love Almay's Lip Butters because they feel like balm, super creamy and moisturizing. I have the berry (medium) and the nude (medium-light). But I really think the pinks or reds on the darker end of the spectrum would be lovely with your coloring!

Lipstick. Lipgloss never lasts on me and I don't like sticky lips.

Angie introduced me to Laura Mercier's stickgloss. It acts like a lipstick, but I find it very moisturizing.

I just noticed that this thread was started 3 years ago!!

I have many different brands of both, but I like my lipsticks on the sheer side, and my glosses to be non-sticky. Both have to be moisturizing.