Did I mention I'm a super fan of lipsticks? Especially pinkish and nudish tones. I just can't have enough of them! I probably have varying shades of them in different textures/formulations!
I'm naturally tanned and my normal lip colour often tends to look more reddish. "Heaty Red" as some people might say.
Putting on nudy or pinky shades of colour complements my skin tone, makes my lips look softer and kissable instead of overly swollen!
Did you know:
Lipstick actually provides protection to our lips and minimises our risk of lip cancer seven times as compared to men??! (University of California study)
Our lips are an extremely sensitive part of our body and we should provide proper protection for it.
Guys and girls, I strongly suggest you all invest in a lip balm with SPF to protect against harmful UV.
Nowadays, with the vast array of lipstick choices in the market, how do we know what to get?
Here's a general guideline to lipstick and its formulations:
The more pigments in lipsticks, the more drying it is.
There are 5 different lip forrmulations namely:
Sheer, Shimmer, Matte, Cream and Long lasting.
Mattes contain the most pigment and sheers the least.
Sheers
Give a natural wet look with only a hint of tint and different degress of shine. They don't last long on the lips and you don't need a mirror to apply.
Very simple and straight forward actually :)
Brand e.g. MAC lipgloss THE all time favourite!
Shimmers
a.k.a frosted with a metallic or pearlescent hue making the lips shimmer because it contains mica, a light reflector.
Brand e.g. Bobbi Brown Essentials Shimmer Lip Gloss
Cream
Gives a matt, velvety look without the heavy feel. It contains more oils and conditioners than mattes. Also commonly know as hydrating lipstick.
Brand e.g. Shu Uemura lipstick
Mattes
contain the most pigment making lip colour last longer. It gives a flat non shiny surface.
Tip: It is good to apply a layer of lip balm to moisturise the lips before applying the matte lip colour.
Brand e.g. MAC
Longlasting
Lip colours work on a time release principle. The heat from our lips stimulates the release of the colour. It contains ingredients found in our foundations, making it last. It can be relatively drying too.
Brand e.g Revlon Colourstay
With all the pretty colours and different textures of lip colours in the market, there is no reason to neglect those pouty/sexy lips of yours!
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