Whether you are after the perfect red pout or a nude and sensible smile is something
you adorn, lipstick is a huge part of all our lives!
Here's everything you need to know before you buy another lipstick!
What goes into our lipstick ultimately goes into our bodies.
Don’t pretend like you’ve never consumed some of your lipstick along with your dinner!
That’s why it’s all the more important that you pick brands that
make their lipsticks with natural and non toxic ingredients.
Lead is the most dangerous and unfortunately the most common ingredient found in lipsticks.
It may not say lead on the label but it can be found in the product in small amounts.
Look for organic brands that clearly state that they contain no chemicals.
These lipsticks are usually comfortable and non drying.
Since they use all natural ingredients, they are good for moisturising your lips too.
It may be time to toss out the super long lasting liquid lipsticks and go the natural route
As much as we would love to keep using our favourite lipstick for years and years, we
would strongly advise against that.
An expired product is always bad news, but an expired lipstick?
It could not only damage your lips but could be toxic for your body too.
The shelf life of any average lipstick would be one year.
To make sure your lipstick survives without any kinks, store it in a cool and dry place.
Heat and moisture only invite germs to breed, as long as your lipstick is away from them,
it's in the safe zone.
If you can’t trace back to when you bought the product, a good rule of thumb is to stop
using your lipstick if its formula has changed or if it smells funny.
Finding that one nude lipstick that perfectly compliments your skin or finding the right
red to beat all else can seem impossible.
Matching your lipsticks according to their and your undertones can be extremely helpful.
Here’s a simple guide to finding the perfect nudes, reds and pinks for you
For warm undertones look for brownish lipsticks that are on the red or orange side.
For cool undertones look for brownish lipsticks that are on the pink or maroon side.
For warm undertones look for red lipsticks that are on the orange or brown side
For cool undertones look for red lipsticks with bluish undertones.
For Warm undertones look for pink lipsticks that are mauve or on the brownish side.
For cool undertones look for pink lipsticks that are reddish or cool pinks.
You could have the perfect non toxic, non expired, perfectly coloured lipstick, but
all that goes down the drain the minute you apply it on to dry and uneven lips.
A lip prep routine that exfoliates and hydrates your skin can give you the perfect smooth
canvas you need.
If you’re not one to whip up diys at home, this exfoliation technique will be perfect for you
All you need is a soft muslin cloth and some almond oil.
Apply some almond oil to your lips and add a few drops to your cloth as well.
Scrub your lips gently with the cloth in circular motions.
The cloth will help you get rid of dead skin while the almond oil will moisturise your lips
Another good practice is to always apply a lip balm before applying any lipstick.
This will keep your lips hydrated and plump.
A long lasting matte lipstick is what you may instinctively reach out for when you have
a long night ahead of you.
Even the best of the best need reapplying after 2 to 3 hours.
What is the best way to reapply your lipstick when you're outside?
We’re sorry, but the best way would be to completely remove and reapply your lipstick!
All you need for this is to keep a makeup wipe handy!
Remove your lipstick, add a little moisture and reapply!
Here’s all you need to know to have the perfect pout!
Let us know in the comments below, what is your favourite lipstick and until next time
stay tuned and stay Glamrs!