Beauty Review Junkie

Secret #5
Lip Stuff

Where do I start? Lipstick & lip gloss choices are so numerous: sheer, matte, shimmer, satin, lacquer, gloss, plumping, vitamin-e, SPF, stain, and so on, not to mention the ocean of color choices. I think the best way to sort through these choices is to understand what texture, mood and look each brings. So, I'm going to help you understand just that!

One thing I would like to encourage you today is to try a different shade then your comfortable in. So many times we get stuck in a rut and for some reason convince ourselves that we don't look good in any other color. The problem with this is that your current shade is probably not doing you justice, (is that the same shade since high school?).

Cosmetic looks like fashion and hairstyles keep changing. If you stick with the same-o-same-o, you begin to date your look. Don't get me wrong there are some classics, however with any "new" fashion taken from inspiration of old, there is a new spin on it. To look fab today, slip on a shade that's you "today".

The trick to picking out a new daring lipstick is to simply try it on, take five, and go walk around the mall. Look in every mirror along the way. Get used to seeing yourself in your new shade. By the time you make it back to the make-up counter you will have fallen in love with your new shade, and will end up purchasing the matching lip liner and gloss!



FORMULA

Sheer
Texture- wash of color.
Mood- natural
Look- for a subtle look.



Matte
Texture- opaque
Mood- bold
Look- confident

Shimmer
Texture- glittery (fine or chunky)
Mood- fun
Look- outgoing

Satin
Texture- smooth
Mood- sophisticated
Look- classic

Lacquer
Texture- Thick & ultra shiny, hence "lacquer".
Mood- flirty
Look- sexy

Gloss
Texture- wet
Mood- vibrant
Look- fresh

Plumping
Texture- comes is matte and gloss
Mood- upgrade
Look- fuller lips

Vitamin E
Texture- moisturizing
Mood- health conscious
Look- smoother lips (great under lipstick and glosses)

SPF
Texture- protecting
Mood- health conscious
Look- colorless

Stain
Texture- stained
Mood- low maintenance
Look- soft

COLOR
Reds
can be cool or warm depending whether it's base is blue or orange.
Mood- flashy
Look- classic


Pinks
Since pink is a tint of red it also can be cool or warm.
Mood- fun/flirty
Look- feminine

Oranges
brings warmth to a look.
Mood- happy
Look- friendly

Peaches
Mood- youthful
Look- soft

Browns
are neutral and many woman mistake this color family as "natural". However, only a shade that matches the pigment of your lips is natural.
Mood- yoga
Look- earthy

Purples
Mood- royal
Look- dignified

Today lipstick confusion ends and the next time you pick up a tube of lip stuff you'll have a whole new perspective. Ok, so what are you waiting for? Go get that new lipstick!