Tuesday 17 December 2013

An Ode to Matte Lips


My makeup look is incomplete without a slick of colour upon my lips. It pulls everything together and offers a polished look. I often find myself using lip products to easily update my look from day to night. For me, lips are the key ingredient in my makeup routine and this year it seems that beauty trends have focused on framing the lips.

A go to trend has been a matte lip, which seems to have graced many catwalks this year. So, why choose matte over other formulas? Well matte lipsticks are highly pigmented and last longer in comparison to other formulas. They are universal and suit any skin tone. Whether you are fair or darker in complexion a bold matte lip is an elegant way to add a kick to your makeup. For an added bonus matte shades can be worn day to night so there’s no need to change your lipstick!

Even so be warned, your lips may need a little extra preparation. They need to be in near perfect condition in order to take full advantage of the beautiful finish matte lipsticks have to offer. The formulas of these lipsticks sit dry on the lips, thus every imperfection tends to show. So buff away because flaky lips will always fail to be hot.

And if bright shades don't appeal to you then you may be tempted by red or berry shades?  Berry shades are perfect for the colder months and reds will always be fashionable in any season.

Are you tempted to go matte?

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