10 Tips for Choosing Lipstick

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Maybelline

L’Oreal Paris

Nyx

Bobbi brown

Pupa

Dior

NOUBA

Vivienne sabo

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The first, and sometimes the only thing that a girl pays attention to when choosing a lipstick for her lips is color. To find the perfect shade, apply a little cosmetic on the fingertips. What for? So you can see how the selected color will look on the lips, because the skin tone of the fingertips is closest to them.

If your lips are plump, then pay attention to the lipstick muted shades: bronze, light brown, beige, dusty pink, red, etc. The owners of thin lips are recommended to use only light colors in make-up.

To choose the right tool, you must consider the hair color. For example, for platinum blondes the best solution would be “berry” shades of lipstick: pink, mauve, light lilac, and others. Gold-silk haircuts are recommended to pay attention to apricot or light coral colors. Brown hair and brunettes are better suited pastel and nude shades of lipstick.

Cosmetic brands offer a wide selection of lipsticks, differing not only in color but also in their shape. The most common ones are:

Lip gloss

It is presented in the form of a convenient stick or tube, which can be supplemented with a soft applicator. Glitter creates a translucent and slightly radiant coating. Lipsticks of this form are recommended for girls who want to visually increase the volume of their lips.

Fudge pencil

Even when applied in a thin layer, it provides uniform coloring. The special formula allows to achieve accuracy even without the additional use of a contour pencil. Just circle such lipstick outer lip line, then gently fill the center.

Lip balm

Combines at the same time 2 products: cosmetic and health-improving means. The balm provides nourishment, moisturizing and healing of the lips, preventing them from peeling. Keep in mind that it leaves a transparent coating that is not suitable for creating a spectacular evening look.

Lipstick varnish

Incredibly rich shade and mirror shine - its main features. Lacquer lipsticks are sold in small tubes, to which a convenient applicator or brush is attached, providing a more accurate and accurate application. Lipstick of this form is not recommended for girls with thin lips.

Lipstick marker

An excellent choice if you are a minimalist who does not like bright colors, shine or brilliance. Lipstick-marker can help complete the makeup, highlighting the natural shade of your lips. However, it has a minus: it absolutely does not moisturize the skin, therefore it can cause a feeling of dryness and tightness.

The next criterion for choosing lipstick is its texture. It depends on the sensations on the lips after using a cosmetic product, as well as the convenience of its application. Basic textures:

Cream

The best choice for girls, the skin of the lips which constantly dries and cracks.Cream lipsticks are enriched with moisturizing ingredients, therefore they are easy to apply, they give a wonderful combination of shades and a feeling of softness.

Keep in mind that cream textures are inferior to matte for durability. Moisturizing ingredients and oils give the desired color, but on the first touch it disappears. We recommend that you always wear a cream lipstick with you so that you can quickly correct makeup if necessary.

Hard

All the usual version of lipstick, performed in the form of a stick. Its characteristic feature is a high concentration of pigment. Solid lipstick is applied to the skin with a very thin layer, but it does not roll off. Its advantage is amazing stamina.

Dry

It is found on sale in small jars. Apply dry lipstick with a special applicator. Advantages: durability, rich color and economical consumption. However, keep in mind that such lipsticks contain a huge amount of coloring pigments, so they leave unpleasant sensations after application.

Modern cosmetic brands combine several useful properties in a single product, offering girls lipsticks of various effects:

Moisturizers

Their composition includes vitamins and oil complexes, smoothing the skin of the lips. Moisturizing lipstick is easy to apply and lay down in a thin layer, so it is very convenient for everyday use. With constant use of cosmetics with moisturizing ingredients, your lips will become soft and soft.

Nutritional

In addition to oils, they contain waxes, as well as vitamins A and E. The main advantage of nourishing lipsticks is a rich texture. They are recommended for use in the winter months, as they are able to protect the skin of the lips from strong weathering and cold air.

Hygienic

Are in great demand, despite the fact that such lipstick is almost always colorless. They help soften the skin of the lips, heal small cracks and eliminate flaking. Hygienic lipsticks leave a pleasant natural shine after application, so they can be used to complete a simple day makeup.

From the top coat lipstick, depends on the appearance and attractiveness of your lips. Kinds:

Matt

Saturated color, velvety layer and a feeling of softness - this is what leaves lipstick with a matte finish on the lips. For perfect application, we recommend using a thin brush, and pre-coat the outside of the lips with a concealer. An excellent choice for brunettes and blondes with plump lips. Perhaps the only minus of matte lipsticks is the absence of moisturizing components in the composition. With frequent use, they will dry the skin of the lips, so for 30-40 minutes before applying, use a nourishing balm.

Glossy

Light shade and gloss - that's what you get when applying this texture. With the help of glossy lipstick, you can create truly delicate and sensual images. An excellent choice for day makeup, especially for girls with thin lips. The composition of lipstick with a glossy finish includes not only moisturizing ingredients, but also reflective particles. They provide a shining effect on the lips, but at the same time they are characterized by weak stamina.

Satin

Remains when using solid lipstick, which includes moisturizing ingredients. More rarely, the manufacturer adds reflective particles, leaving a light sparkling gloss when applied.

Transparent

The occurrence of pigment in lipstick with such a finish is minimal. Even if you choose a bright color, consider: on the lips it will be barely noticeable. Transparent finish can create both hard lipstick and lipstick-gloss. If nacre is included, then a reflective effect will remain.

The exact shelf life of the lipstick cannot be determined. However, manufacturers claim that, subject to all rules and recommended storage conditions, you can use a cosmetic product for about 2 years.

The main storage conditions to extend the shelf life of lipstick:

• avoid direct exposure to sunlight
• room temperature,
• no sharp temperature changes.

If you constantly wear lipstick with you in your bag, then its shelf life will be reduced to only 2-3 months.

The choice of lipstick is greatly simplified if testers are represented in the store. Be sure to use them to ensure the quality and convenience of applying cosmetics. However, keep in mind that liquid and moisturizing lipsticks are applied only with the use of a contour pencil or a special lip liner.

If you are not used to using them, you will get a soft look, perfect for day makeup. Of course, pencils should match the shade of your lipstick. Gloss is better applied with an applicator or a special brush, at the same time appreciate their convenience. Make sure that the lipstick falls flat, not slipping and not clogged lips.

Choosing lipstick for lips, we recommend to pay attention to its composition. This is especially important for owners of sensitive skin, since some components can cause an allergic reaction in the form of redness, peeling or inflammation.

It is desirable that the composition of the lipstick included the following elements:

• vitamin E,
• aloe,
• ceramides
• mineral oils, etc.

When buying lipstick, keep in mind: with daily use of lipstick, a woman “eats” at least 1 tube annually, and the vitamins in her composition suppress the negative effect of chemical components on the body. That is why saving on your health is not worth it.

Remember that not only your makeup, but also the condition of the lips skin depends on the chosen lipstick. In order to remain confident in the quality of cosmetics, we recommend taking into account several important criteria when choosing it:

Smell

An indicator of the freshness of lipstick is its fragrance. Cosmetics should smell nice or have no smell. If an unpleasant odor emanates from the lipstick in the store, then only one conclusion can be made: one of the components has disappeared.

Appearance

Fondant column should have a uniform color. When buying, pay special attention to its appearance: the presence of liquid droplets, cracks or small dents. Found them? Unfortunately, before you poor quality or missing product.

Persistence

The most lasting lipsticks remain on the lips for 24 hours. They do not disappear even with the use of food, since they contain special coloring pigments that are resistant to almost all factors. The main thing is to apply this lipstick correctly and let it dry completely (3-5 minutes). Great solution for evening makeup.

The perfect combination of price and quality of lipsticks is offered by both Russian and foreign manufacturers. The price range is extensive: from 70 to 2 500 rubles and above, so you can easily choose cosmetics that match your financial capabilities.

Brands offering the best lipstick:

• Maybelline
• L ’Oreal Paris,
• Nyx
• Bobbi Brown,
• Pupa,
• Dior,
• NOUBA,
• Vivienne Sabo.

The lines of lipstick of these cosmetic brands are updated regularly. Every season they offer trendy solutions in a new version.