6 Types Of Lipsticks Every Girl Should Own
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Who doesn’t love a little retail therapy every now and then, right? More so, when it is done by indulging in makeup. Those colorful palettes of eyeshadows, the lustrous shades of lip colors — it’s all one big visual stimulus for a shopaholic. Plus, if you are anything like me, you would be well aware of how an encounter at the makeup kiosk at the mall can be very traumatic.
While the saleswoman throws terms such as “matte”, “semi-matte”, or “lip stain”, I stand there looking befuddled, wondering why she is asking me these complex questions when all I need is a hot pink lipstick.
But as you might know, with evolving fashion and makeup trends, choosing a lipstick is no longer limited to selecting its color. There are other criteria that come into play such as how long does it last, or what kind of finish it has, or how it feels on your lips. Today, you’ll even come across certain lipsticks that even vouch to be transfer-proof. A great benefit that comes in handy during a hot makeout sesh!
To help you through this complex and colorful maze of lip colors, we have put together this guide that would help you make all the right lip color decisions! Here you go:
1. Sheer Lipstick: For A Subtle Touch
These lipsticks make for the best option on days when you want a little color on your lips, but minus the jazz of a full-blown matte lipstick. Offering a hint of color with a moist finish, these lipsticks are often supplemented with moisturizing oils which keep your lips nourished as long as they stay on.
It’s a perfect choice for office wear and goes well with almost all types of outfits and attires. However, it’s doesn’t stay long on your lips, with a maximum of 4–5 hours. One of these, in an evergreen color such as a nude pink, would be a great addition to your makeup kit.
2. Matte Lipstick: For A Velvet Finish
If you have to up the glam quotient of an outfit, or if you are looking to add a rich touch to your makeup, you should probably be choosing this. Matte lipsticks come in a wide variety of deeply pigmented shades. Their velvety and opaque finish do a brilliant job of hiding flaws such as patchy lips. However, they can be a little drying on your lips so we would advise you to first moisturize your lips with a balm before applying it. They are also available in liquid form, which can be a little trickier to apply, but it offers more hydration.
3. Lip Gloss: For Lustrous Lips
As suggested, this one offers the dual benefits of hydration and also makes your lips appear plump and full. The shiny finish offered by this lip product adds a touch of playfulness to your look.
Lip gloss leaves you with a semi-sheer finish and offers a low to medium coverage. You should have this in your makeup kit for those days when you want a glam pout with fuller-looking lips.
4. Créme Lipsticks: For Moist Lips
These are great alternatives when it’s freezing outside and you want to wear a lipstick that provides you with moisturizing benefits as well as a good enough color payoff. Crème lipsticks have wax which allows the color to be more pigmented. And as the name suggests, these lipsticks offer a cream-like finish to your lips. It almost feels like you’ve applied buttercream to your lips. If you want something that is a 5-minute solution for your lips minus the added burden of priming and prepping the them, this is your ideal choice. But be aware that the color payoff and staying power of these vary from brand to brand and across different shades.
5. Lip Tint/Stain: For Rose-Hued Lips
Do you want your lips to appear naturally rosy or in the shade of a pomegranate? If you answered yes to this question, then this next item on the list is for you.
On applying the product it might appear to be a little glossy but a little while later the gloss would be replaced by a sheer tint on your lips, which would appear very natural. You should have this in makeup kit for those days when you want to go for the no-makeup look.
6. Metallic Lipstick/Lip Color: For A Glam Touch
These have been around since the 90s, however, they have made a comeback in epic proportions just now. The foil finish of this type of lip color creates a lasting impression.
They are available in liquid formulations as well. The optical illusion created by the metallic texture also helps in making your lips appear full and pillowy. Perfect for those occasions where you want to just rock your lips like you were a true fan of the metal music.
So there you go girls, now that you have this ready primer, stock up on your favorite shades in these lipsticks. In fact, the more, the merrier! And if you have any other queries regarding these lippies or any other additions for this list, share them with us in the comments section.
