Pomegranate lip gloss. Advantages of liquid lipstick

Matte lip gloss is universal remedy to create a rich coverage on the lips. It has many advantages, fits perfectly, helps to create unique image... It is important to follow certain rules when choosing a shade and have healthy skin.

The versatility of matte gloss is that it suits any look. He .

Composition:

• matte substances do not dry out the skin due to the creamy structure;
• gloss contains pigment elements that allow it to fit snugly to the lips;
• useful vitamins, beeswax help to keep the skin healthy and hydrated.

Safety filters protect against negative impact sun.

Advantages liquid lipstick:

• universal - suitable for daytime and evening makeup, to any clothing and event with the right shade;
• comfortable to use, does not stick to clothes, hair, does not leave stains;
• stable - due to its dense structure, it is not smeared;
• useful - lips become soft, velvety.

How to choose the right one

When choosing a product, you need to be based on quality. High quality cosmetics contain amino acids, sun protection filters. Nice smell, dense structure without lumps will help you make the right choice.

In case of allergic reactions to substances containing bee products, it is better to choose cosmetics with palm wax in the composition.

The texture should not cause a feeling of tightness, dryness.

By hair color and color type

Cosmetic matte products look great on the lips in the palette:

• burgundy;
• reddish brown;
• lilac.

Expressive thin lips become with a red tone, which gives their owner sexuality, impudence.

The right choice for a blond tone:

The blonde should not put on bright pink and red glitter. For a red-haired girl with white skin, dark red, brown, coral colors are suitable. There is no need to choose an orange, hot pink tone.

For a brown-haired woman with white-pink skin, it is better to choose dark pink, purple, light brown, pink colors.

The right choice for a brunette:

A background of medium saturation matte shine can be chosen by all girls. For color type with dark skin you need dark, saturated colors.

For a certain image and makeup

For gentle day makeup it is necessary to use peach, terracotta tones. They will give fragility, tenderness to everyday look... Not the best choice v matte gloss- pink palette. But there are exceptions.

For a candlelit evening, you don't need to choose orange, brown tones for makeup. If the lighting is going to be neon at the event, a beige, warm tone should be applied.

By age, the shades are suitable:

• juicy colors for middle-aged women;
• light colors - for young ladies;
• dark shades - for adult women.

When choosing a tone one must take into account the daytime or evening event to be attended.

The pastel palette produces less wrinkles.

Soft eye makeup provides deep colors lipstick. If your eye makeup is saturated, you need to choose a lipstick in nude shades.

A pencil for lips should always be chosen darker in tone than lipstick. This creates an interesting gradient.

How to apply to lips correctly

Important . If the task is to increase them, you need to choose light shades lipstick, dark tone - will reduce the volume.

Preparatory stage for applying gloss:

1. Remove flaking. Exfoliate or rub your mouth with a petroleum jelly toothbrush.
2. Apply a moisturizing gel or cream. Can apply hygienic lipstick... After application, blot with a napkin. If redness remains, it is necessary to cover tonal means.
3. Apply a gloss brush. It will accentuate the shape of the lips.
4. A cosmetic pencil will help to clearly define the contour, highlight the shade, make it deeper, more saturated.

Do not apply 2 coats for women over 40, which will accentuate the wrinkles around the mouth.

To paint lips with a matte long-lasting gloss should be:

1. Apply evenly. Start in the middle upper lip, lead the brush to the corner of the mouth. Then go down to the lower lip, symmetrically draw the lower contour. Then connect the upper and lower lines, starting from the corners, moving up and down towards the drawn lines. Place the applicator edge-on to remove excess lipstick. When applying, use a thin layer so that the product stays on the lips longer in time, does not roll off.
2. Apply tone. Outer part shine is darker for the contour, for the inner part it is necessary to choose a lighter color. When applying, you need to stretch the lips to even out the edges. Use a beveled brush or concealer to blend the unevenness around the mouth with foundation.
3. Makeup for 24 hours. The secret of application consists in two stages: after the first layer, apply a napkin to the lips, and powder through it, apply the next final layer. The method will allow you to maintain an even fit of the product on the lips throughout the day.

You can enlarge the lips by going slightly beyond the edges of the contour. By following the rules, you can create a unique, complete image.

Review of popular manufacturers

There are many manufacturers of matte products.

The name of the company	Advantages	the effect
Loreal	rich in vitamins, hyaluronic acid, conforms to the shape, masks peeling, flat tip applicator, does not roll	lasts up to 5 hours. Moisturizing, nourishing, increasing
Lankom	delicate consistency, oils are present. Long-lasting, rich, matte finish, does not dry out the skin	protective, moisturizing, enveloping
Nyx	not felt on the lips, looks impressive, comfortable sponge with a beveled tip, popular among Russian, American bloggers, available in 11 shades	persistent, saturated
Giorgio Armani	stylish unusual design, oval applicator, easy to apply, coats evenly, contours, does not feel on the lips	augmenting, velvety
Essen	includes dill, orange softens and protects the skin	Nutritious, gentle care strengthening
Energy of minerals (Belarus)	micronized citrine powder, dense consistency, matte, price 360 ​​rubles. Application is soft, uniform, non-stick	long-lasting matte effect, moisturizing, gentle care
Belor Design (Belarus)	medium consistency. No dryness, smooth glide thanks to the silicone applicator, rich palette of shades. The cost is 450 rubles.	moisturizing, rich
Vivienne Szabo	8 tones, the most accurate shade, light texture, no dryness, tightness. Easy to apply, spread	velvety, nourishing, moisturizing, rich
Bourgeois	dense structure, no heaviness, lies flat, no lumps. For active girls, quick makeup	rich, moisturizing, softening
Relui	9 shades, the most accurate tone, light texture, no tightness	velvety, moisturizing, high durability
Chanel	soft structure, natural shades	augmenting, natural
Lux visage	pleasant scent, can be applied to flaky lips, even coverage, color retention for 12 hours	moisturizing, velvety, long-lasting
Anastasia	light shape, pleasant texture	moisturizing, increasing
Maybeline	universal shades, uniformity during application, does not dry out, easy to wash	nourishing, moisturizing
Poppy	offers 2 types of product: a pigmented lipstick with a deep palette and a satin product with a semi-matte effect	reinforced, semi-matt

Matte products are considered a real makeup trend. They dominate glossy products with their velvety effect, uniform coverage and flawless makeup throughout the day.

Expression “It's a sin if a woman looks less beautiful than she could be”, said by the famous writer M. Cervantes, it makes you think. And it really is a sin. Why do we, so beautiful, so rarely think about it fully? After all, we love it when they say to us: “God himself gave you!”, But often we do not appreciate it. In the previous article we wrote about hair styling, now we will talk about how apply lip gloss correctly... Living in the rhythm of constant movement, we are always in a hurry somewhere, we do not have time for something, and sometimes we do not pay due attention to ourselves.

And how you want to be on top always! And it's not even about the beautiful exquisite outfits, because the most casual wear can look more attractive when combined with well-thought-out makeup. I want to dwell on lip makeup, after all bright accent always remain on your face lips.

Irresistible to your lips will give lip gloss

A win-win when creating beautiful makeup is an lip gloss. It can be applied either on lipstick or on its own. It all depends on the desired effect.

If you prefer freshness and naturalness, then it will suit you neutral gloss for lips.

If you want to accentuate your eye makeup, then it is ideal to use a gloss with a subtle shade that will retouch your lips while still looking seductive. Also, a soft lip gloss is perfect for daytime makeup.

If you are close vamp woman image, then you should think about transparent gloss over lipstick... It will accentuate the color while creating the effect wet lips... If the emphasis in makeup is on the lips , win-win will be juicy shine over bright lipstick, but do not forget that eye makeup should be natural tones.

How to apply lip gloss correctly

At first, before applying the gloss, you need to use lip pencil... It will prevent the gloss from spreading. The color of the pencil should match the shade of the gloss.

Secondly, To keep the lip gloss on your lips longer, apply a little on your lips before applying powders or foundation.

Thirdly, if you want lips to look soft and fresh, apply gloss in the middle lower lip and smudge it (closing and opening lips). Then there will be a thin film of gloss on your lips, which will give your lips a light effect.

The resulting light, natural makeup will give you confidence in any situation!

Lip gloss is one of those products decorative cosmetics, which must be present in the arsenal of any woman. There are several reasons for this: this is an express way to transform, suitable for both day and evening makeup, moisturizes well, hiding cracks, peeling and other imperfections.

The main thing is to apply lip gloss correctly.

How to apply lip gloss: the secrets of makeup artists

Gloss as we know it is a product that appeared in the mid-1930s. For its comparatively short story, it has become so popular that today there is a huge variety of its types and shades. All of them have one key property in common: the product adds volume to the lips and at the same time preserves their natural beauty.

This makeup product is popular with women of all ages. Girls appreciate the lightness of texture and naturalness of shades in it, older women - its property to moisturize lips well and hide fine wrinkles... To make the shine look really good, it's important to apply it correctly. Makeup artists have developed a certain technique, following which, you will get exactly the effect you expect.

1. Apply an emollient balm to restore soft and firm skin.
2. Due to its liquid consistency, the product can spread and look messy. To prevent this, use a nude or gloss-matching pencil contour.
3. To prolong the life of your makeup on your lips, prepare a base. Product pigments are better absorbed if you first apply powder or tone cream.
4. Also, according to makeup artists, you can use a combination of gloss and lipstick in this order: powder, lipstick that needs to be blotted out with a napkin, another layer of powder and a thin layer of gloss. This recipe will help you achieve that seductive effect of plump and moist lips.
5. For a natural look, apply to the middle of your lower lip and simply spread it evenly with a sponge or brush. So he will lie down thin layer rather than a thick sticky film.
6. If you are using a gloss plumper, then remove the remnants of the sticky top layer with a napkin. This will give your lips a natural look.

Choosing a lip gloss

Initially, this lip makeup product consisted of the simplest formula: a blend vegetable oils, plus - a natural coloring pigment (red, as a rule). The composition of modern glitters also includes nutrients that are not limited to oils. Moreover, some of these nutrients more than a coloring pigment, which gives this lip cosmetics its caring properties.

When choosing shine, be guided by the following criteria:

• texture: it should not be sticky, contain a lump or grains; perfect product one that is imperceptible on the lips;
• composition: choose a product that contains emollient and caring components, for example, petroleum jelly, glycerin, a vitamin complex;
• glitter is designed to create an effect natural lips so choose a product that is natural.

Lip gloss is a versatile make-up product that will successfully complement a discreet daytime make-up and will favorably emphasize a spectacular evening make-up.

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Competent makeup involves focusing on one part of the face: eyes or lips. The accentuation of an element of appearance depends on the situation. For example, for business meeting a woman is recommended to highlight her eyes: when communicating, trying to negotiate, business partners look into each other's eyes. For special occasions, for example, corporate or club party, you can focus on the lips.

Illiterately shaped lips can play a cruel joke with a woman. Will look funny too full lips on round face or thin compressed labial folds on triangular shape... The expressive features of the lips attract the attention of the opposite sex, they can say about a girl no less than her eyes.

Lip gloss appeared in the 19th century. The production of an element of decorative cosmetics was not put on the conveyor at that time; French ladies made the shine at home. For the preparation of liquid translucent lipstick, the girls used dyes vegetable origin, wax.

Nowadays, cosmetic trade companies have a large assortment of lip gloss. The liquid translucent lipstick contains vitamin complexes(retinol acetate, "E", "C"), extracts medicinal plants, mineral complex.

Every girl can make a lip gloss at home. The constituent components are inexpensive, and professional units are not required to mix the ingredients. The main plus homemade liquid gloss: the hostess knows exactly the list of ingredients, there is no need to be afraid allergic reaction... Second plus: individual approach to the choice of colors. What shade a girl wants to have on her lips, this is what she will cook.

Choosing the right shine: basic rules

If a lady decided to use lip gloss industrial production, it is recommended to adhere to certain rules for its selection.

You need to acquire gloss only after it has been visually tested on your own lips. When choosing cosmetic product in catalogs, in online stores, you can make a mistake with the choice of colors. Ingredients may differ from the stated list. It is also not recommended to buy glitter just because it suits a friend or relative. A certain sheen tone can be perfect for one lady and ruin appearance another person.
When buying a product, you need to carefully read the composition of the components. In order for the sponges not only to look beautiful, but also to be healthy, it is recommended to choose a gloss, which contains vitamins and moisturizing components.
When testing, you need to pay attention to the sensations after applying the product: palpable grains of sand, bitterness, unpleasant Strong smell speaks of a poor quality product.
You cannot buy lip gloss from unknown persons by hand. It is better to prepare a cosmetic product at home with your own hands.
Lip gloss should tint the surface slightly. Bright dense texture looks ugly on the lips of young ladies.
V summer months it is recommended to choose a gloss with protection against ultraviolet rays... A special protective complex will help to avoid photoaging of the skin of the lips.
It is recommended to use a tester before purchasing. When there is unpleasant sensations, itching, bloating, you need to immediately remove the product from the surface of the lips with a napkin, then wash off the remaining gloss with a make-up deactivator.
Modern products can contain components that, when applied, produce an "effect plump lips". In this case, there may be a weak feeling of fullness, burning in the area of ​​the lip folds. On the label, the manufacturer is obliged to indicate possible side effects when applying the product.
It is recommended to pay attention to the viscosity of the product before purchasing. Too liquid gloss will not linger on the lips for a long time.
Lip gloss is supposed to be applied with an applicator or a special brush with small thick fibers. The edge of the brush should be beveled at a 450 angle. A round or flat applicator will leave streaks on the lips.
Before buying, you need to pay attention to the date of manufacture of the cosmetic. You cannot buy an expired gloss.

Lip makeup principles using cosmetic gloss

With the help of a cosmetic gloss, you can give the lips desired shape... In order for the gloss not to spread, the makeup of the lips lasted as long as possible, you need to learn how to apply the cosmetic product correctly.

Lip makeup stages

Stage 1: preparatory

Lips are exposed to unfavorable weather factors (wind, frost, ultraviolet radiation). For protection, the body uses internal reserves: during the day, a microfilm is formed on the lips, consisting of a secret excretory system- subcutaneous fat.

Dust and dirt particles are retained on the microfilm. The protective barrier thickens and hardens the lip surface. When applying decorative cosmetics, the protective film is corroded active ingredients products, lipstick and gloss can roll off, forming lumps. An unpleasant sight will not please any lady.

The instructions for the use of the product must contain a note on the purpose of the product. Body peels contain coarse particles that can damage the delicate structure of the lips.

Clean the surface with peeling.
Apply a nourishing or moisturizing day cream.
Get your lips wet after five minutes paper napkin to remove excess cream.

Stage 2: basic makeup base

It is not recommended to apply decorative cosmetics without a tonal base. The "base" can be colorless or contain coloring components. As a preparatory layer, you can use foundation or powder. Benefits of a basic framework:

Masking of visual defects (small cracks, pimples on the edging of the lips).
On tonal basis lip makeup lasts as long as possible.
The edging with a pencil looks more expressive on the prepared lips.

Dial on applicator a small amount of funds.
Spread the base evenly on the surface.
Allow to dry naturally.
After 2 minutes, blot your lips with a paper towel.

Stage 3: lip correction with a cosmetic pencil

There is a misconception: a pencil is needed only for drawing arrows in front of the eyes. With the help of a mechanical pencil, you can model, sculpt the lips as you wish.

To reduce the area of ​​the lips, you need to circle the contour with a pencil closer to the central surface of the lip folds by one millimeter.
To visually increase the swelling, it is recommended to draw a line with a pencil one millimeter more than the natural contour of the lips.

The pencil is used not only for the contour, but also for covering the entire surface of the lips when performing evening make-up. After touching the lips of the glass, with a kiss, most of the decorative agent on the lips is erased.

Taking full lip coverage with a pencil will help preserve lipstick and lip gloss for a long time.

Regardless of whether the lips will be painted with lipstick or just gloss, it is recommended to choose a pencil to match the lips or slightly darker than the natural shade. How to correct lips:

Draw a check mark in the center of the upper lip with a pencil.
Draw a contour from the corner of the lips to the check mark: first on one side, then on the other.
Draw a horizontal strip under the lower lip (0.5 cm), focusing on the check mark on the upper surface.
From the corner of the lower lip, draw a contour to horizontal stripes at both sides.
Blend the contour with the applicator.
Apply gloss or.

To create a "3D effect" of lips, you need:

Repeat the basic movements with a pencil to draw the outline.
Gently paint over a small distance in the corners of the upper and lower lip with a pencil.
Blend the painted areas with the applicator.
Apply gloss or lipstick.

Stage 4: applying lip gloss

After correcting the lips with a pencil, you need to decide: which lip gloss to use. For daytime makeup, a transparent gloss is suitable. You can use a cosmetic product with pigments that repeat the natural shade, pastel shades... More suitable for an evening make-up saturated shades: color of ripe berries, red tint, glitter with added glitter.

Application technique:

Draw up a small amount of gloss with a brush.
Spread the gloss from the center of the upper lip to the outer corners of the lips.
Repeat the movements on the lower lip.
Distribute the shine evenly by smacking.
Remove excess cosmetic product with a paper towel.

How to make your own lip gloss at home: folk recipes

Cranberry Lip Gloss

Pink glitter can be prepared with natural cranberry juice.

Preparation:

Melt the wax in a water bath.
Squeeze the contents of the capsule into wax.
Add components from the list.
Stir the mixture with a plastic stick.
Pour the mass into molds.
Place containers in a cool place for 24 hours.

Glitter with a chocolate tint

- 50 g
Bitter chocolate - 20 g
Vitamin E - 1 capsule

Preparation:

Melt the cocoa butter in a water bath.
Grate the chocolate on a fine grater.
Microwave the chocolate powder for 15 seconds.
Mix butter and grated chocolate.
Add the contents of the capsule to the resulting mixture.
Mix the composition, pour into jars.

Pomegranate lip gloss

Castor oil - 20 ml
Wax - 20 g
Cocoa butter - 20 ml
Almond oil - 20 g
Pomegranate juice - 25 ml
Vanilla extract - 10 ml

Preparation:

Add castor oil, wax, cocoa and almond butter to heat-resistant dishes.
Heat the mixture in microwave oven(45 seconds).
Mix the composition thoroughly with a wooden stick.
Add pomegranate juice and vanilla to the mixture.
Moving composition; pour into molds.
Place the gloss containers in the refrigerator for 24 hours.

If the lips often suffer from chapping, it is recommended to add liquid vitamin"A" is retinol acetate. When preparing the gloss, it is enough to add the contents of one capsule.

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Lip gloss is hygiene product lip care related to decorative cosmetics. It is very popular among women of all ages. The name "glitter" indicates its purpose, that is, to shine, to decorate.

It is used for tinting lips. Unlike lipstick, gloss has a viscous consistency and less saturated colors... With its help, you can emphasize the beauty of the face, give the lips additional volume, expressiveness and hide some imperfections.

Choosing a lip gloss

When choosing such a cosmetic product, no difficulties should arise, since the range of these products is huge. There are many colors and shades this tool, a colorless version, with the addition of glitters and various reinforcements.

It can be applied with a brush, a special brush, a ball mounted in a tube, and simply with a finger. But still, in this sea of ​​abundance different colors, shades, prices and brands of manufacturers can be easily confused.

The best way to pick for yourself perfect option Is to use a sample of a specific type of lip gloss.

This way you can assess the quality of the product and its color range directly already in action. The applied gloss should not form lumps, smell bad or bring bad sensations such as heaviness, dryness, burning, etc.

If such characteristics are still present, then this product is not of high quality or it has expired and it is categorically not recommended to buy it.

In the case when it is not possible to carry out a preliminary test, choosing the color of the future purchase, you should be guided by the statement that the gloss should be 2 tones darker than your own lips.

Bring the probe to your lips while looking in the mirror, assess the situation and choose the desired shade... This little one female trick will give you the opportunity to make the right choice.

Do not apply gloss on plump, lush lips. bright colors, he will visually increase them and give additional volume. This option is optimal for thin and expressionless lips.

The most popular is the transparent gloss, its use is universal. This product can be applied with hygienic purpose to add some charm to the lips or to lipstick of any color.

If there are some problems with the lips, such as peeling, cracks, etc., then when choosing this type of decorative cosmetics, you need to rely on it medicinal properties, a complex of vitamins and nutrients that it contains. The composition is indicated on the package.

Except, natural beauty nature has endowed people with individual characteristics such as skin tone. These features should be taken into account when applying makeup, because the final result of the makeup artist's efforts depends on these nuances.

Women with fair skin shades of gloss close to natural colors... They are light coral, pink and apricot. Dark tones will look dull and may even visually age.

Owners of natural blush are categorically not shown red, bright colours... They will be decorated with pale pink tones or colorless sheen.

Swarthy, women with dark shade leather, almost all colors are suitable, except for very light ones. They can experiment with bright hues and unusual options, such as brown, hazel and so on.

A good quality gloss does not have to be very expensive. When buying this type of cosmetics, pay attention to the expiration date and the packaging, more precisely, its integrity. The cap of the product must not leak.

The main criteria for the quality of gloss can be considered its uniform distribution on the lips and light, gentle sensations on the skin.

How to apply lip gloss correctly

Only correctly applied gloss will truly embellish lips and create an effect good makeup.

This tool is produced in various packages. The most common is an applicator bottle. Liquid gloss is placed in a tube, solid in a jar.

For expressionless lips, without clear contours, you need to pick up a pencil. The applied contour will keep the shine from spreading.

In order for this cosmetic product to stay on the lips longer, you can apply a preliminary base in the form of:

• powder;
• foundation;
• regular lipstick.

Apply the colored lip gloss in small strokes using a brush or on the middle of the lip. In the latter case, you need to press your lips together and rub them over the entire surface with smooth movements. This will help avoid some imperfections, such as excess lip gloss or uneven coat.

If you have any problems with your lips, apply any cosmetical tools you need to be extremely careful or postpone these procedures for a while until complete recovery. Consult a beautician or dermatologist about this.

If the main obstacle to good makeup is peeling lips, then in this case, petroleum jelly will help. Pick up toothbrush with very soft bristles, if necessary, simply steam them, and the bristles will become tender and soft.

After applying Vaseline, massage your lips with a brush. Performing this procedure several times a day will help get rid of the problem of flaky lips.

History of occurrence, composition and other interesting facts

Looking at the pages of history, we can say that the first woman to try this cosmetic product was Catherine Medici. She was also his supposed inventor.

A unique remedy, consisted of natural vegetable dye and beeswax... Lip gloss, of those distant times, immediately became very popular in the French court. It softened, moisturized and at the same time beautified the lips and was liked not only by women, but also by men.

The popularity of this cosmetics is explained by the fact that the applied gloss allows the lips to look natural, and for people with problem areas of this beautiful part of the face, to mask imperfections.

The main ingredient in lip gloss is natural oils, dyes, and flavorings. The medicinal type of this cosmetics is characterized by the addition of such plant components like extracts from chamomile, flax, coconut, aloe, green tea and olives.

They saturate cosmetics with vitamins, useful substances... Lip gloss containing similar herbal extracts heals small cracks, protects delicate skin lips from harmful influence wind, frost, ultraviolet radiation and more.

Very often there are disputes that better lipstick or shine. There is no single answer to this question. We can say that this is a matter of taste.