To make your lips beautiful and “inviting, inviting to kisses,” you need to apply lipstick correctly. There are a lot of ways and means for creating perfect lips. About the rules of makeup for this part of the face – in the material Woman’s Day.
Lipstick history
Lip paints have been used since ancient Egypt. Literally everything that came to hand was used. And mostly henna and carmine came across. Their juice gave the lips a coveted reddish tint. Later, in the Victorian era, women applied red corrugated paper to their lips for the same purpose.
Lipstick became a full-fledged beauty product only in 1880. Consisting of simple ingredients – oil, wax and grapefruit, it spread quickly, changing the shape of the lips, but still managed to gain a foothold in the minds of the ladies as the best means of beauty and seduction. And by 1950, 98% of women had at least one tube of lipstick. The trend, by the way, continues to this day.
Curious facts about lips from Clinique
According to the Clinique study “The Truth About Beauty” of all makeup products, Russian women consider lipstick to be an absolute must-have. She was chosen by 33% of respondents. For comparison, 24% of Russian women preferred mascara as the main makeup tool, while only 9% preferred foundation.
Color Surge Butter Shine Lipstick from Clinique. Universal lipstick-gloss. When applied, it becomes soft and light and does not feel on the lips.
Color Sensational Lipstick Luxurious Color from Maybelline New York. The patented polymer adheres the color pigments to the lips with a soft elastic film.
Moisturizing lipstick cream from Yves Rocher. Fits flawlessly from the first application, contains bio sesame oil for nutrition.
The main thing is the shade!
Lip makeup is a real art. The lipstick should fit perfectly evenly and match the skin tone. Then, even the brightest will look organic.
There are several types of skin, conditionally they can be divided into two: warm and cold shades. In Russia, most women have a cold skin tone (almost transparent light, as well as dull dark skin tones). For them, lipsticks of cold tones are ideal: pale pink with a steel sheen, cold reds and the whole gamut of plum tones.
For skin of warm shades (ruddy, the color of baked milk, as well as light, but with freckles), respectively, warm … These are peach tones and a range of warm reds that are ideal for fair skin. Brown tones are suitable for dark skin.
Do not be afraid to experiment with color on your lips, from each lipstick (in the same range) take a little paint and mix it on the back of your hand in a shade that you like.
Color Sensational Lipstick Luxurious Color from Maybelline New York.
Joli Rouge lipstick from Clarins. Provides a soft and even application, instantly moisturizing lips.
Glitter lipstick Rouge Appeal from Clarins. Sensual texture, incredible stability, seductive shine.
About the technique of applying makeup
Yuri Stolyarov, the official makeup artist of Maybelline New York in Russia, advises.
In order to emphasize the contour of the lips, use a pencil to match the lipstick or darker, but not brighter! The shades must match. If you are at a loss with the choice, you can always use a lip liner of a neutral shade, almost transparent it will match the color of the lips.
Apply some concealer or foundation on your lips before applying lipstick.
To add volume to your lips, apply a little more lipstick to the center of your upper and lower lips.
To avoid staining your teeth with lipstick, apply it with a brush. Only with its help you can create really perfect lip makeup. After applying lipstick, place your finger horizontally between your lips and squeeze them, remove excess lipstick from your finger.
Moisturizing lipstick cream from Yves Rocher.
Lipstick Long Last Lipstick from Clinique. Provides maximum color intensity, lasts up to 8 hours on the lips.
Color Sensational Lipstick Luxurious Color from Maybelline New York.