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 It is important to know the difference and varieties
of products that are available when shopping for lip make-up.
When it comes to making a choice in beautifying one's face, the
options can be limitless. Such is the case with lip make-up. When
choosing between lipstick and lip gloss, there are a few key things
to take into account.
If deep, rich and long-lasting colour is what you are after, than
lipstick is the choice for you. Sold in a variety of forms, lipstick
is a combination of emollients, such as oil or Vaseline, waxes and
pigment. It often includes additional things like aloe vera or
vitamins for moisture, sunscreen and an array of chemicals that are
for increasing the staying power, enriching the colour or just making
that particular brand a more marketable product. More than half of
the lipstick in the United States contains castor oil, which forms a
shiny film when dry. Castor oil, when consumed in large quantities,
can produce illness, but is safe in lipstick.
You can find lipstick in several forms, including stick, cream and
gel. Stick, the most well-known, is long-lasting both in the tube and
after application. Lots of lipsticks are made with ingredients that
make them stay put on lips for long periods of time (e.g.
colourstay). These lipsticks may now also include added vitamins and
moisturising ingredients to counteract the drying effects of some of the
chemicals. Many products also include sun block for protection
against harmful rays on your lips.
Cream lipsticks have the benefit of being ultra-moisturising, but can
be messy to apply. Using a small lip brush cuts down on mess, but can
be tedious and difficult to do on the move. Sometimes it is best to
apply a shade in cream form at home and touch up through the day with
the stick, which is easy to carry in your purse or pocket.
A great alternative to traditional lipstick, is lip gloss.
Gloss is glamorous, dressy and make
your lips look fuller. It is used to give the lips a glossy lustre
and it is distributed as a liquid. It comes in different shades of
opacity ,that is metallic, frosted and glittery. Instead of using
lipsticks, many women prefer using lip glosses. Depending on what you
buy and the way you apply it, lip gloss can dress you up for any
occasion, be it a formal or a party. Glosses are used directly over
the lips for a translucent look, or it can go with a lip pencil or
over lipstick. You need to understand what will suit you the most.
Some important tips are given below to help you understand what way
gloss can help you. Gloss is ultra shiny and highly pigmented, is a
convenient wand application, comes in iconic shades and it is ideal
alone or over lip colour.
Various Types Of Glosses:
A gloss has
a heavy, shiny coverage. If it contains a moisturiser, it is usually
Vaseline based so that is the exact feel that you will get. There are
many types of glosses available in the market today. At times it does
get confusing to choose the right type of gloss which you require.
Usually lip glosses contain glycerin, aloe, and vitamin E, which
helps to moisturise the lips.
The lightest
form of gloss is the translucent type, available in a tube. This form
of gloss unfortunately does not have a long lasting effect.
2. Shimmer glitter gloss: This can be
used for formal occasions in an instant.
These are
heavier glosses and tend to be very gooey and thick, but they last
the longest. The versatility of these glosses gives you enough choice
when using them.
This is
thicker and longer lasting. They have a shinier and fuller effect on
the lips. Lip lacquers also have this glazed effect.
How can I keep my Lipstick On?
Step 1
To get the most out of your lipstick it is always best
to exfoliate your lips. They are skin too and need to be pampered.
This can be done with a designated lip product or with a soft bristle
brush. Once you have done this, apply lip balm that does not contain
alcohol, since this will just dry your lips out.
Step 2
Apply liquid foundation over your lips and let it set
for about 30 seconds. Then line your lips with a lip liner that is
close to the colour of lipstick you choose. Start at the
"Cupid's bow" on the top lip, directly under your nose.
Make a "V" and then line outwards to the edge of your
mouth. On the bottom, line directly in the middle of the lip and go
out from there.
Fill in your
lips with the lip liner and then apply your lipstick. Be sure to dab
your lipstick to "clean" off excess lipstick. Lightly
reapply foundation to you lips.
Finally,
reapply your lipstick and dab again. At this point you may apply a
"dot" of lip gloss to the middle of your lips for the
perfect pout as well but do the above steps and your lipstick should
last most of the day if not all day long.
Sources:
www.essortment.com
www.101beautysalon.com
www.ehow.com
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