Lip gloss

The habit of emphasizing your lips, making them expressive, is as old as humanity. Lipstick, and now gloss, do an excellent job of this function, allowing women to always look attractive.

The market has a huge range of lip glosses with different textures, shades and effects. Let's try to understand this diversity.

Lipstick has been used by the fair sex since time immemorial. Lip gloss appeared much later, during the time of the famous ruler Catherine de Medici. Scientists know that she was fond of chemical science and it was in her laboratory that perfume compositions and various cosmetics were invented.

When creating the first lip gloss, the queen used beeswax and natural red dye as the main components. When applied to the lips, additional components had a nourishing and softening effect. The new tool quickly gained popularity among both ladies and men, who at that time also actively used cosmetic products.

A little later, also in France, a way was invented to moisturize and nourish the lips, giving them a pleasant seductive shine with the help of a combination of different oils. Secular noble ladies avoided the use of such means, since this was the lot of ladies representing the most ancient profession.

Until the 1980s, women in the USSR were only familiar with lipstick. Moreover, she had a poor assortment of colors and pronounced flaws.

Usually such a product contains a fairly small amount of dyes, because the intensity of the color is not its primary task. But it contains a composition of oils, nourishing, moisturizing and protecting substances. To give their products unique beneficial properties, many cosmetic brands produce natural products, the composition of which is enriched with vitamin complexes, organic oils, and plant extracts. Such a tool is able to have a positive effect on the delicate epidermis, caring for it during the day, as well as protect it from the harmful effects of the sun and wind, and accelerate tissue regeneration.

Depending on its texture, gloss can be produced in various forms. Most often, liquid formulations take the form of a tube equipped with a soft and fluffy or plastic applicator. With it, it is convenient to apply the product. Solid versions can be presented in the form of lipstick or placed in a jar. To apply it, you need to use a special brush, although many girls gracefully pick up the product directly on the finger.

Compared to lipstick, lip glosses have benefits that every woman can take advantage of.

1. Most of these products contain useful moisturizing and nourishing ingredients that allow you to take care of the delicate dermis throughout the day.
2. The content of natural oils can protect the lips from the harmful effects of the environment. However, cosmetologists do not advise completely replacing balms with such cosmetics.
3. There are much fewer dyes in such a product than in traditional lipstick, which means that their unpleasant effect is minimized. It is advisable to choose products that contain only natural ingredients, so you can completely protect yourself.
4. An advantageous combination of coloring pigments and oils will make the lips more voluminous and sensual.
5. Neutral or transparent means will perfectly complete the everyday look, making it light and weightless.
6. Good cosmetics are not felt on the lips, remaining almost invisible to a woman.
7. A high-quality product always lies flat, does not clog into folds, allowing them to be masked. Therefore, many older women prefer to use it in everyday life to mask age-related changes.

If the decision to purchase gloss is made, you need to choose it correctly. After all, the choice will depend on how well it will serve you. To make a conscious decision, you need to familiarize yourself with some rules that will serve as an excellent guide in the vast world of the cosmetics industry.

• Do not rush to purchase a product when you see it in a catalog or on the lips of one of your friends. The catalog may not contain the correct composition. This is especially important if you are a adherent of natural compounds or have an increased sensitivity of the skin. In addition, on the pages of a glossy magazine, the shade may look somewhat different from a real live product.Therefore, it is better to choose a color after a visual acquaintance, and preferably a test on your own sponges. After all, even looking at the shade used by another woman, it is difficult to say whether it will suit your eye, skin and hair color.
• Be sure to pay attention to the composition of the product. In order not only to improve the appearance, but also to get the maximum benefit with a minimum of harm, choose products containing natural nourishing oils, plant extracts, and vitamins. It may also contain a moisturizing agent, such as glycerin or hyaluronic acid, or protective ingredients.
• When applying the product, listen to the sensations. High-quality gloss should not leave behind lumps or grains of sand, it should be almost invisible. If an unpleasant smell or bitter taste is clearly felt, the remedy is most likely spoiled. Unpleasant sensations like burning, itching and others should not be, perhaps this is how your skin reacts to any allergen in the composition. The only exceptions are products that give extra volume, but their description should indicate that a short-term burning and tingling sensation may be present.
• Don't try to get the cheapest option especially among strangers who do not represent a well-known company. In case of financial problems, such a composition can be made with your own hands from available products.
• For young girls, the use of bright colors is undesirable. glitter or applying it over flashy lipstick, it can age and make the look defiant and vulgar. It is better to use soft tones with a slight unobtrusive shade.

• If you are choosing a product for the summer period, try to find one that has UV protection.This will help not only create the perfect image, but also protect delicate skin from drying out and aging.
• If possible, always use a tester before buying. If you experience unpleasant sensations, the presence of a repulsive smell or bitterness, immediately remove it with a napkin or cotton pad, and remove the residue with make-up remover milk, gel or micellar water.
• Has the meaning product consistency. If it is too thick, it will be difficult to distribute it, most likely, the layer will turn out to be too thick. If the texture is too liquid, the effect will be short-lived.
• Pay attention to the applicator that comes with the tube for drawing. The brush or plastic should be slanted at the end for proper distribution. Completely round specimens may apply the composition with streaks.
• Be sure to check best before date before the purchase. Buying an expired product is impractical and dangerous to health. Due to the fact that the substances that make up the composition can oxidize and deteriorate, such cosmetics will not give the desired result. Moreover, spoiled ingredients can cause severe irritation or an allergic reaction, especially on the delicate and sensitive epidermis of the lips.
• Also check the expiration date after opening. High-quality modern cosmetics can be stored after opening the tube for about a year without changing properties. The longer the period for use, the more preservatives the manufacturer added to the composition. Substances that have a preservative effect are not always useful and safe. It is not scary if the period of use is short, this means that the product contains many natural ingredients.A good shine is spent pretty quickly.

Increased durability and even application are known for products that have beeswax as an ingredient. But, as you know, this substance is not suitable for everyone because of its allergenicity. Particularly wear-resistant products are produced by professional cosmetic brands. For important occasions, you can also pay attention to moisture resistant products. The following brands have proven themselves well in this matter: NYX, Essencem Manhattan, Estee Lauder.

To create additional effects, you can purchase cosmetics that increase the volume of the lips or give special shine options. For example, there are many modern products on the market that make sponges more sensual and plump due to the content of special irritating components in the composition. An ultra-radiant version from the well-known brand Avon, which creates a 3D volume, may also be suitable.

For children's matinees or holidays, do not use products intended for adults. Children's skin is especially delicate and susceptible, so the product must be 100% safe, contain a large amount of useful substances and only natural ingredients. The effect of lifting or increase in volume is excluded in such a product. In fact, children's gloss formulations are very similar to balms that protect lips from dryness and chapping. Children's shine "Princess", "Little Fairy" is very popular. They have a pleasant aroma and useful properties.

The huge variety of lip glosses in the cosmetic store is constantly updated with new brands, products with innovative properties and new products from cosmetic giants. Consider the most popular manufacturers of this product.

• Well-known representative of the Russian market of cosmetic products Oriflame offers a wide range of products. Cosmetics from Sweden are very popular among ladies, it is especially convenient to choose a product from the catalog, which presents all the new products and often has convenient discounts.

• Moisturizing version of "Gordani Gold" has light airy shades and translucent shimmer. The moisturizing effect is achieved due to the inclusion of hyaluronic acid in the composition of microscopic spheres.
• Multifunctional product with a creamy texture "5 in 1" is famous for that 80% consists of useful components. Gives a feeling of moisture for a long time, is represented by glossy tones, has a pleasant texture and caring properties. Its coverage is comfortable and non-sticky, and when applied in several layers, it gives the lips extra volume.

• Distinguished by special durability "Colour Unlimited" gives the surface a mirror shine and is able to hold up to 6 hours.
• "Power Shine" has a radiant effect, makes lips plump and can withstand up to 8 hours of wear.

• Brand Victoria's Secret in addition to well-known lingerie and swimwear, it has its own line of decorative cosmetics. Glitter produced by the company has a special sweet aroma and even taste, which is very attractive to some buyers and somewhat embarrassing to others. The products have delicate shades and a pleasant glow. On the lips they are felt, sticky, but have good durability for about three hours. They go off with dignity, without leaving a white strip and without rolling.

• Shop of cosmetic products "Letual" presents its own brand.The company's product range includes products in the usual liquid form, as well as in the form of a pencil.
  • Caprice pencil combines rich shades, a brilliant finish and care thanks to the enrichment of the composition with jojoba and shea oils. It has a high content of vitamin E, which gives a long-lasting moisturizing effect.
  • Bijou - a product with a special sparkling effect, has a cream texture, perfectly distributed on the lips. Thanks to the content of hyaluronic acid, it fills and masks cracks.
  • Lip volumizing product "Starlette" combines a vinyl effect with a brilliant finish. It has a modern applicator that perfectly distributes the texture.

• BB-shine combines five effects: moisturizes, cares, restores, nourishes and gives a soft shade. It has the sweetness of candy and caring properties.
• Product from Max Factor "Color Elixir Gloss" has sixteen shades, allowing you to choose the right one for each customer. Equipped with a convenient sponge-shaped applicator, it has a creamy consistency similar to a balm and fits perfectly.
• Means "Levres Scintillantes", produced by the brand from France Chanel, is especially popular. Perfect for spring makeup according to the makeup artists of Cosmopolitan magazine. It has a pleasant texture and makes lips well-groomed. The disadvantages include the possibility of leaving a white stripe between the lips when worn.

• Brand Missha presents a large selection of glosses and tints for different occasions.
  • Glam Pearl has a pearl overflow and nourishes thanks to the plant oils included in the composition.
  • Neon Tint differs in the ability to adjust the color to the natural tone of the lips. Due to the 3D neon effect particles, it reflects the light falling on the skin.Has a sun protection factor of SPF15.
  • Agua Gel Tint has increased durability. Increases the natural brightness of the lips by several shades, without letting them lose their naturalness.
  • "Tinted Jelly Lips" It has a jelly texture that doesn't smudge or run. Caring for the skin thanks to the content of shea butter and cupuaçu and mango extract. The effect is complemented by a pleasant aroma of fruits.

• The American brand Estee Lauder releases a version with an applicator "Pure Color Gloss". It has an incredible number of variations - 23 shades with a glass finish. Light aroma, moisturizing effect and good stability make it particularly attractive.
• Budget brand Art-Visage offers its customers a wide variety of products. Among them there are matte and glossy samples with a large number of tones. Users generally respond positively to the product "Gloss", they note its pleasant texture, good coverage and a particularly attractive price.
• Urban Decay Company presents "Revolution" products with active pigmentation and juicy radiance. The following shades are presented: Scandal, Bitterswit, Savage, Assassin, Punch Drunk, Big-Bang Revolution, Kinky, FailBait.
• New Catrice Lip Gloss Cushion Lip Cushion has a lot of positive reviews. It features an innovative cushion format. Acclaimed for its noticeable care, camouflage of imperfections, pleasing shades and good staying power.

• Glitter from Clinique have a large number of formats: traditional liquid with an applicator, moisturizing pencils, balms and bottles in the form of a varnish. Lip lacquer is one of the innovations used by the Belgian firm. It has even coverage and lasts up to six hours.Cares for the skin and is not felt when worn.
• Guerlain Gloss D'Enfer has twenty shades, pleasant texture. Does not stick and is not felt. The convenient applicator emphasizes the shape of the lips, the consistency allows you to create the effect of naturalness or saturation, depending on the application. It has an unobtrusive vanilla aroma.
• Erborian oil and gloss offers radiance and powerful care in one product. The composition is useful and natural: oils of Japanese camellia, sunflower and pumpkin seeds, jojoba and sesame. These ingredients have a softening, nourishing and antioxidant effect.
• Belvedere Company presents products that have the effect of balms and radiance. Saturate with color and protect the skin from harmful factors. Has sun protection factor SPF 20.

• Ninelle products have a pleasant price, sweet smell and average effect. The gloss does not look very natural and tends to form a white streak between the lips.
• Brand Isadora presents glitter pencil. Easy to apply, makes the lips smooth and soft thanks to the texture of the cream.
• Remedy from Eva Mosaic has a palette of 44 shades. Caring, does not contain parabens and mineral oils.
• Product from Inglot bulges in liquid, oil form and jar. There is also a set of two shades that create a 3D effect of volume. Enriched with vitamin E and peptides.

To always look your best when using gloss or tint, check out makeup artists' opinions on the best way to apply it.

• To make the product last longer, before applying it, you need to walk on the lips with powder or liquid foundation.
• For a particularly bright effect, apply lipstick, blot excess with a napkin.Apply a thin layer of powder, go over lipstick again and add shine with gloss.
• For a light natural effect, apply the product only to the middle of the lips and then stretch it over the entire surface, pressing it with your lips.
• The evening version allows you to use gloss on top of lipstick, this will enhance its color and add shine.
• In daytime makeup, it is better to use glitter separately. It will make the image sensual and light.
• Despite the caring ingredients, gloss cannot act as a balm. For full protection, use a balm under a brilliant gel.

In the comments, ladies especially distinguish between the liquid texture of Estee Lauder, Chanel and Pupa glosses. Among solids producers, IsaDora, Maybelline and L'Oreal distinguished themselves. The latter brand is distinguished by the production of budget palettes with a variety of juicy and nude tones. Among the balms, buyers especially highlight Clarins, L'Oreal "Infaillible Sexy", Max Factor.

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