Lipstick
Beautiful lips are a way to get noticed. Colored and defined lips are a symbol of sexuality especially when they are accentuated in the right way. Lipsticks are made of oils, pigments and waxy formulas. The wax is what gives lipstick a stick structure. It is usually comprised of a number of different waxes including beeswax. Lipstick applies a touch of color in sheer, matte and shiny formulas that help to protect and repair the lips. The type of finish that the lipstick provides is based upon the ingredients used. Matte finish lipstick ingredients including filling agents and waxes. Shimmery and shiny finishes have a variety of ingredients used including oils, fish scales, fats and pearl particles. Creme base or dewy finish lipsticks contain a combination of waxes in order to coat and protect the lips.There are many different colors of lipsticks to choose from including classic reds, nudes, corals, peachy pinks and deep plums. Lipsticks serve many different functions include plumping, long-lasting color, conditioning, protecting and smoothing.
Knowing the right lipsticks to buy can save you money and disappointment so here is a list of the best ones we have come across. Chanel’s lipsticks are known for their fantastic colors and classic conditioning properties. One of their top sellers is Chanel Rouge Allure Luminous Satin Lip Color. It leaves the lips looking younger and fuller. It is just under $35 at many beauty departments. Many drugstore lipsticks contain the same ingredients and similar formulas to the high-end ones so lipsticks are something you can get away with spending less on. L’Oreal Paris Infallible Le Rouge 10HR is a beautiful lipstick that retails for under $12. Maybelline also has a great variety of colors and lipsticks that are flattering to all skin tones including Super Stay 14HR Lipstick. Many lipsticks also provide protection from the sun. Many people don’t realize how sensitive our lips are to the sun’s rays all year round, but wearing the right lipstick can help to provide you with some protection from the sun’s harmful and aging UV rays.
Some great lipstick colors we suggest having include a classic matte red. Red lips are perfect with minimal makeup and make your lips the focal point. It is also important to have one peach or pink that can be worn in the summer months to give a youthful look. A peach or nude looks great on any skin tone making it a perfect lip for when you are wearing a more dramatic eye. A few tips for wearing lipstick include: less is more; coating on lipstick not only looks fake it also will detract from your overall look; and blotting your lipstick is very important because it gets rid of excess lipstick providing just the right amount of color and coverage. To apply your lipstick simply dab on and purse your lips together to help disperse the product. Then use your finger or lipstick brush to fill in any missing areas to give yourself the perfect pout. Then take a piece of tissue and purse your lips. This will successfully remove excess product and provide staying power.
Lipstick can help to freshen up your look effortlessly, so we suggest investing in a few staple shades that will look great no matter what the occasion.