To minimize bleeding:
1. Fill in lips completely with lip liner.
2. Apply lip color in a light coat, using a lip brush.
3. Blot lips with tissue.
4. Lightly dust lips with a translucent powder.
5. Apply lip color again in a light coat using a lip brush.
6. Blot lips with tissue.
Do not apply gloss if you tend to bleed.
HTH.