Lipstick Makeup

Every woman should own at least one amazing lipstick. Lipstick is a total style accessory, like a stunning pair of heels or a beautiful handbag. And like heels or a handbag, there is no such thing as 'the' perfect liquid lipstick. This is a good thing... actually a great thing! It means there are multiple perfect lipsticks for every woman.

Lipstick looks best on smooth lips, so always use a lip balm before applying lipstick, especially in wintertime or when in the sun. Before any matte liquid lipstick is applied, begin with a good quality lip liner. Outline the natural boundary of your lips, then color in with the lip liner pencil. This will keep the lipstick in place without feathering or bleeding.

Lipstick Tips:

Matte lipstick is the longest lasting, but is also dry.

To get extra definition, apply lip liner (again) after applying lipstick.

Moisturizing lipsticks are more likely to bleed than creme lipsticks.

lip gloss makes the lips look fuller.

Medium colors make the lips look larger.

Neutral lip colors will match any color of skin or apparel.

Sheer lipstick and gloss does not last long.

During this time, women wanted lip colors that denoted passages their expressions. Lip stains became popular, which is applying concealer, rubbing it off with a tissue, leaving just a hint of tint on the lips. And, towards the end of the 90's, lipsticks that didn't rub off came about. Actually, this was great, because worries about those telltale 'lipstick on the collar' fiascoes could be eliminated.

Before applying the lipstick stain, use a lip liner in a shade lighter than your nyc lipstick, and line your lips just inside of the natural line. This will help your purple matte lipstick stay put. Blend in your color. If you find the color is too bright, simply use a darker grey purple lipstick to go over the color, and blend them. It is a quick makeup trick that works.